Massage Cream & Massage Oil: Inventive Ideas for 2015
Successful massage therapists are always innovating fresh new ways to keep clients booking appointments. Today we’re offering suggestions on how therapists can revive their approach to massage cream and facial oil. Although this single aspect of your massage practice may seem to be a small fraction of your overall work, paying attention to such details is what will set you apart in your clients’ minds, [...]
Introducing the Lymphatic System, and How Massage Improves Lymphatic Health
The best massage school courses change the way learners think about health. Even very young children know that the heart pumps blood throughout the body. And the link between proper blood circulation and overall health is often a given among students at our massage school. Portland’s a pretty health-conscious place—it consistently lands near the top of "healthiest cities" lists. Yet even Rose City residents are [...]
Sports Massage: Tips for Landing a Gig with a Professional Sports Team
Molly Verschinegel, of Northwest Sports Massage, is an experienced LMT specializing in Portland-area sports massage for teams and individuals. We asked her to provide insight into how sports massage therapy enthusiasts can land a job working with a professional sports team. Her first response was to alert LMTs that such jobs are scarce, for several reasons. First, many athletes and organizations are accustomed to receiving [...]
Funding your Massage Therapy Education through Financial Aid and Scholarships
When it comes to financing your massage therapist schooling, it pays to be prompt. Get the financial aid ball rolling early, to prevent headaches later on. In today’s post, we’re reviewing several funding avenues for attending accredited massage schools such as East West College. Read on to learn how to apply for financial aid. Financial Aid Process for East West College of the Healing Arts [...]
Tips on How to Retain Massage Therapy Clients
Retaining clients is crucial for a successful massage therapy career. For one thing, it’s far more cost effective to book additional appointments with current clients than it is to earning new clients. This is true across all industries. Client loyalty expert Fred Reichheld estimates that a 5% boost in customer retention will increase profits by 25%, and overall growth by 100% across all businesses. Moreover, [...]
Massage Therapy Modalities: Introducing Thai Massage
Thai massage, known as Nuad Bo Rarn or “ancient massage” in Thai, is a unique massage modality that has only been available in the United States for about fifteen years. However, its rich history in Thailand stretches back over 2,000 years. In a traditional Thai massage, the client lies on a mat on the floor, while the therapist uses his or her knees, feet, elbows, [...]
Massage Cream & Massage Oil: Inventive Ideas for 2015
Successful massage therapists are always innovating fresh new ways to keep clients booking appointments. Today we’re offering suggestions on how therapists can revive their approach to massage cream and facial oil. Although this single aspect of your massage practice may seem to be a small fraction of your overall work, paying attention to such details is what will set you apart in your clients’ minds, [...]
Introducing the Lymphatic System, and How Massage Improves Lymphatic Health
The best massage school courses change the way learners think about health. Even very young children know that the heart pumps blood throughout the body. And the link between proper blood circulation and overall health is often a given among students at our massage school. Portland’s a pretty health-conscious place—it consistently lands near the top of "healthiest cities" lists. Yet even Rose City residents are [...]
Sports Massage: Tips for Landing a Gig with a Professional Sports Team
Molly Verschinegel, of Northwest Sports Massage, is an experienced LMT specializing in Portland-area sports massage for teams and individuals. We asked her to provide insight into how sports massage therapy enthusiasts can land a job working with a professional sports team. Her first response was to alert LMTs that such jobs are scarce, for several reasons. First, many athletes and organizations are accustomed to receiving [...]
Funding your Massage Therapy Education through Financial Aid and Scholarships
When it comes to financing your massage therapist schooling, it pays to be prompt. Get the financial aid ball rolling early, to prevent headaches later on. In today’s post, we’re reviewing several funding avenues for attending accredited massage schools such as East West College. Read on to learn how to apply for financial aid. Financial Aid Process for East West College of the Healing Arts [...]
Tips on How to Retain Massage Therapy Clients
Retaining clients is crucial for a successful massage therapy career. For one thing, it’s far more cost effective to book additional appointments with current clients than it is to earning new clients. This is true across all industries. Client loyalty expert Fred Reichheld estimates that a 5% boost in customer retention will increase profits by 25%, and overall growth by 100% across all businesses. Moreover, [...]
Massage Therapy Modalities: Introducing Thai Massage
Thai massage, known as Nuad Bo Rarn or “ancient massage” in Thai, is a unique massage modality that has only been available in the United States for about fifteen years. However, its rich history in Thailand stretches back over 2,000 years. In a traditional Thai massage, the client lies on a mat on the floor, while the therapist uses his or her knees, feet, elbows, [...]