Is Your State Next? Insurance Requirements for Massage License Renewals
Oklahoma is the most recent state to pass legislation requiring licensed massage therapists (LMTs) to have massage therapy liability insurance in order to renew their licenses. Though the law was passed in May 2016, it goes into effect on May 1st, 2017. So if you’re a massage therapist in Oklahoma, you will need “proof that […]
Why Massage Therapists Need Insurance
Massage therapy provides rejuvenation and relief to sore muscles, but providing that therapy may present legal and financial risks to massage therapists. Here are some examples from real claims BBI has received: One client said that her massage therapist caused nerve damage and severe pain, possibly due to too much pressure during the massage. Another […]
7 Things Sports Massage Therapists Need to Know
Massage therapy is a broad discipline with a variety of specialties. Though many massage therapists choose to offer a broad range of services, some may want to focus on a specific modality. Right now, sports massage is generating a lot of interest in the massage therapy world. If you’re considering specializing as a sports massage […]
Creating a Successful Website for Massage Therapists
For massage therapists, creating a fabulous website is essential part of running a successful business. After all, your website is your opportunity to tell your story, create your brand, and create trust between you and potential customers. Your website is the place where you can share your pet care philosophy, show that you have massage […]
A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Protecting Themselves and Their Clients
One way that massage therapists can protect themselves from liability claims and from getting into uncomfortable or dangerous situations at work is to ask the right questions when they meet a potential client. Here are a few of the most important questions for massage therapists to ask. It may be wise to keep a record […]
Avoiding Sore Feet as a Massage Therapist
If you are a massage therapist with sore feet, you don’t have to just accept foot pain as a part of your life. Taking care of your feet might help you find relief and get back to enjoying your work. We’ve put together a list of ways massage therapists can take care of their feet […]
Are you a massage therapist? Don’t let election day pass you by without taking trying a few of our suggestions for gathering new and additional business.
It is that time of year again—tax season—and in honor of the season, the Beauty and Bodywork Insurance Program has put together a list of a few tax tips for massage therapists, estheticians, and cosmetologists who are self-employed or own their own business. Tax Tip #1: Deductions You can deduct business expenses, including the expense […]
Ten Tips for Taking Care of Yourself as a Massage Therapist
As a massage therapist, you spend your career taking care of others, and it is important that you don’t forget to take care of yourself as well. Here are some tips for taking care of yourself as a massage therapist. Incorporate yoga into your exercise, particularly stretches that open your shoulders and strengthen your arms. […]
The 3 Most Common Insurance Claims of Massage Therapists
The 3 Most Common Massage Therapist Insurance Claims At Beauty and Bodywork Insurance, we are often asked what kind of claims we see the most from our clients. Here are the three most common claims by therapists who have massage insurance through BBI. Injury to Your Client from a Massage or Treatment Of course, a […]
5 Apps to Help You with Your Massage Therapy Business
As a massage therapist, there is a good chance that you are working as an independent contractor. This means that you are responsible for your schedule, clientele lists, and finances. By the time you juggle all of this there is barely time to see your clients. To help you , we’ve compiled a list of […]
