Communication is key between massage therapists and their client, both before the session and while the client is on the

One of my pet peeves, as someone who receives massage regularly, is getting what I call “the wrong massage.” That’s

All massage therapists know that we prefer our clients to speak up during a massage if anything feels uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the

Before a massage session begins, it’s not uncommon for a massage therapist to palpate their client to get a feel for

Every field has its own language or lingo, and massage is no different.  We all know about the importance of genuinely

Many massage therapists worry about providing pleasant service, but clients can be more nervous than we are.  After all, it can

Chances are, if you’ve been practicing massage for a while, you are a skilled, effective, and caring practitioner and that you

Successful customer service with massage clients is built on communication and trust.  An integral piece of building this trust are

So, how do you start your massage session?  Not your intake, but the part of the massage where you’re actually making

Now, we all know massage, itself, calms the nervous system through the power of our tactile sense, the sense of touch.

Clients come to us in all kinds of states, and that can lead to not just potentially awkward situations, but sincere

Massage is for more than just the muscles. The skin, the fascia, and the lymphatic system are all affected, as

Have you ever had a client who walks into the massage room with you and won’t even look up? They’re like

Body modesty is always an issue, given that our clients quite literally bare all when they are in our care.

We all need to be listened to, but sometimes, that need can actually obscure communications. Take care not to be misled

Unique and specific techniques, like myofascial release, can greatly enhance the therapeutic benefit of your work on your clients, but when

We’ve all heard from clients the occasional horror stories of their having been “brutalized” in a session with another massage therapist

I’ve noticed a ‘narrowing syndrome’ that sometimes develops among experienced massage therapists. When you first go to massage school, you learn

Let’s say you have a big, beefy athlete of a client on the table, with lots of delicious areas to

In today’s digital age, with so many of our clients (and ourselves!) spending so much time hunched around our smartphones, curled

Clients can seek massage for stress relief and relaxation, or for therapeutic work on a specific problem. Sometimes a client with

Time management in the massage room can be tricky. Even with a thorough intake, you never know what you’re going to

Are you looking to build your client base? When you already have some happy clients returning to see you, but

One of the most challenging things for a lot of therapists can be finding themselves in an intake with a