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What Did You Do Before Massage?
I know, I'm nosey. I was a travel writer.
For six years, I got to travel to Bed & Breakfasts and get massages, all for free, and write about it. So my roots are in traveling, meeting people and hearing their stories. Now I travel around and do The World Massage Festival & Massage Therapy Hall of Fame.
I found the adjustment to a single location massage establishment, inside a strip mall, very confining. So I started a way to stay "in the massage world and travel!" But that is another story!
What's your story? What did you do before massage? Tell us of your travels and what massage is like where you are, especially if you massage outside the U.S. We really like pictures, if possible.
If you get bored come see me at my page http://www.massageprofessionals.com/profile/MikeHinkle
Thanks and welcome to Massage Professionals!
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Permalink Reply by Rick Johnson on
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Message Therapy is my latest profession change. I am a golf professional with my share of aches and pains. After physical therapy for some on going shoulder issues I became fascinated with body work. I hope to combine both professions into an ideal sport massage work.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on
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Hi Rick,
I think you are our first pro golfer. We are glad you are with us. We had a putting course at our last Festival. It was fun. Not sure if you've heard about this yet but it may help. http://ralphstephens.com/golflexology.php
Rick Johnson said:Message Therapy is my latest profession change. I am a golf professional with my share of aches and pains. After physical therapy for some on going shoulder issues I became fascinated with body work. I hope to combine both professions into an ideal sport massage work.
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Thanks Mike...flexibility is always an issue. I've never been flexible but doing AIS has helped a bit. I'm starting a new thing called Resisted Stretching by Bob Cooley.It's quite hard but looks very promising.I may incorporate it into my sports massage protocol. Have you heard of it?
Mike Hinkle said:Hi Rick,
I think you are our first pro golfer. We are glad you are with us. We had a putting course at our last Festival. It was fun. Not sure if you've heard about this yet but it may help. http://ralphstephens.com/golflexology.php
Rick Johnson said:Message Therapy is my latest profession change. I am a golf professional with my share of aches and pains. After physical therapy for some on going shoulder issues I became fascinated with body work. I hope to combine both professions into an ideal sport massage work.
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Permalink Reply by lee kalpin on
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What an interesting site! There are so many talented people in the massage profession.
I was a legal assistant for many years, then became a fitness and cross-country ski instructor. I loved that. I was being paid to have fun! - but there was a limit to the number of hours I could do in a week. and I needed a full-time job. One of my favourite classes was in Rehab exercises for people with back problems, and that led me to an interest in massage therapy. I have been in practice for 25 years, and have run my own clinic all these years. In addition, I have also taught (part or full time) for 15 years, been Dean of a massage therapy college and written numerous courses, as well as articles for massage therapy magazines.
I have always loved the profession and my interaction with my clients. Can't think of a more satisfying career.
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Permalink Reply by Renee N. Zwick on
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Most of my background involved working with troubled youth. I did a lot of community outreach jobs working with youth like therapeutic camps and other regular summer camps. I was a wilderness counselor for a year, which was very intense but rewarding. While I was in school I was a nanny for family with 3kids. I am looking for something a little different. I have found that in massage.
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Well Lee, it sounds like you have had quite a career. Dean of a Canadian College is quite an accomplishment. I hope you make it to a Festival one of these years. I know Massage Therapy Radio with Scott and Eric are coming this year to Berea, KY, I hope to meet you then! Thanks for sharing your story.
lee kalpin said:What an interesting site! There are so many talented people in the massage profession.
I was a legal assistant for many years, then became a fitness and cross-country ski instructor. I loved that. I was being paid to have fun! - but there was a limit to the number of hours I could do in a week. and I needed a full-time job. One of my favourite classes was in Rehab exercises for people with back problems, and that led me to an interest in massage therapy. I have been in practice for 25 years, and have run my own clinic all these years. In addition, I have also taught (part or full time) for 15 years, been Dean of a massage therapy college and written numerous courses, as well as articles for massage therapy magazines.
I have always loved the profession and my interaction with my clients. Can't think of a more satisfying career.
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Well Rene, it seems you have really been looking for a way to help. You have found it for sure in this profession. Just helping other therapists would take a lifetime, lol. I am glad you are here. If you need help, with anything, just holler out! Happy Holidays!
Renee N. Zwick said:Most of my background involved working with troubled youth. I did a lot of community outreach jobs working with youth like therapeutic camps and other regular summer camps. I was a wilderness counselor for a year, which was very intense but rewarding. While I was in school I was a nanny for family with 3kids. I am looking for something a little different. I have found that in massage.
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Glad you are with us! Thanks for sharing!
Jeanne Storm said:Nine+ years in Property Management here :)
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Permalink Reply by Suzanne H Eller on
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I was a public school teacher--first exceptional children and then secondary English. Over the course of the 30 year stint I did in education, I moonlighted as a waitress, a bartender, and a shoe salesperson. I am a CE, workshop and retreat junkie. I like learning and massage is the newest venue I have for that. I am amazed at how much information is out there and excited by how much I still have to learn.
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Well Suzanne, we love people that love to teach people! Welcome and 2010 is going to be a busy year! I look forward to our discussions!
Suzanne H Eller said:I was a public school teacher--first exceptional children and then secondary English. Over the course of the 30 year stint I did in education, I moonlighted as a waitress, a bartender, and a shoe salesperson. I am a CE, workshop and retreat junkie. I like learning and massage is the newest venue I have for that. I am amazed at how much information is out there and excited by how much I still have to learn.
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Permalink Reply by Kelli B. on
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At present, I work full-time offering Therapeutic Massage and Craniosacral Therapy at a Community Center in a small town in Illinois. Previous to enrolling in massage school in 2002, I was working in graphic arts and manual drafting. But then I wanted to do more for people, but didn't know what. I did know I wanted to be self employed, so I took classes for small business through the local community college. After that, I went searching for my calling at a university and tried several majors, never settling on one.
Then one day I had a vision, and another day I had a thought. The vision was that of a single leaf, and I knew that natural medicine was the answer to health. The thought: that beginning a career as a massage therapist would pave the way to many natural health roads. A catalyst to this thought was that my sister told me I gave a good foot massage, and I believed her. Massage Therapy as a career was an excellent choice.
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Permalink Reply by Daniel Lopes on
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I am a retired Pa. State Corrections Officer. I retired with 20 years as a Sergent.
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