What To Look For In A Quality Massage Therapist Teacher Or Massage Mentor
Guest Blogger: Kris Kelley I’m often asked, “What attributes do quality massage teachers, or mentors demonstrate in massage therapist training?” Here are a few thoughts on this topic, my ‘Top Ten’ so to speak. Please note that I’m not going to start splitting hairs here, as in the difference between: mentors, teachers, instructors, consultants, etc., […]
Networking for Massage Therapists
There is one word that some people, including massage therapists, dread more than any other: networking. For those of you who are not familiar with the term, Google defines networking as “interacting with other people to exchange information and developing contacts, especially to further one’s career.” For a lot of people, it’s not necessarily meeting […]
What They Want: 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for a Massage Therapist
Giving gifts for Christmas can be just as fun as getting them, especially when you give a gift that the person is sure to love. Sometimes the gift is a treasured heirloom, sometimes the gift has to do with the person’s hobby, and sometimes it has to do with the person’s job. If you are […]
Are You Serious?! Every Massage Therapist’s Biggest Pet Peeves
From the Urban Dictionary: Pet Peeve – “An irritating experience caused by others in which you have no control.” There are, of course, personal pet peeves, such as a roommate not washing their dishes, but we are more interested in professional pet peeves. The following are some responses massage therapists gave when asked what their […]
How to Set Up Your Massage Room
Setting plays a large part in providing services and products to people. From the nicely furnished offices of large corporations, to the sanitized tables and booths of fast food businesses—setting is the ultimate defining factor in creating that ideal first impression. This is certainly no different for massage therapists. It is very important that your […]
Should I Require Liability Insurance for My Massage Franchise?
Massage therapy is one of the most widely known comforts and healing methods in the world. By using tools such as hot stones, lotions and oils, there are multiple ways to physically and mentally relax the human body. However, this alone does not necessarily guarantee a 100% satisfaction rate from customers, especially if something were […]
5 Things to Consider when Purchasing Massage Liability Insurance
Whether you are just starting out or if you have been in the massage industry for many years, it is important to make sure that you have good massage liability insurance. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of information online or elsewhere to help guide you in the purchasing process. For those without a solid understanding […]
Social Media Resources for Massage Therapists
As a massage professional, you have the ability to be part of the business community. Interaction between other professionals in your industry provides connections, builds your reputation, and promotes your business. However, you don’t have to pay to be active in your community. The dawn of social media has given professionals new ways to connect […]
Working Alone? Essential Safety Tips for Massage Therapists
If you work independently as a massage therapist, safety should be one of your top priorities. Whether you have your own storefront, go to clients’ homes, or work from your own home, there are easy steps to take to discourage thieves or other malicious individuals from taking action against you. We want you to be […]
How to Build Your Massage Business
Each week, we write several Facebook and Twitter posts with the goal of helping massage therapists grow their businesses. In addition to providing affordable liability insurance for massage therapy professionals, we are dedicated to providing business solutions to help massage therapists become more successful. With this in mind, we decided to put together an article […]
