I recently asked Stronglite’s Facebook friends and fans to provide me with topics they might like to read about in upcoming blogs. True to my word, here is one of several blogs I’ll be writing to cover their suggestions. Today, friends, we are going to chat about maintenance!
Bodywork Buddy posted a short, sweet, and succinct little blog recently. I encourage you to take a look at it. Partly as homage to them and partly just-because-it-is-the-truth, I’ve decided to build on that blog and remind readers how beneficial credit card business can be to the massage industry as a whole and – more specifically – to your individual business.
So, I’m a Facebooker. That’s right. I check my page daily, use it for both professional and personal reasons, and – more and more – even catch up on the news via Facebook. Yup – I am a Facebooker for sure. And, honestly, I don’t see anything wrong with admitting this (although I certainly know people who would disagree with me). Facebook allows me a once-a-day connection with friends and colleagues that I otherwise wouldn’t have. What’s more, increasingly, I find myself inspired by the posts of others. This morning was no exception. In fact, I was so inspired by a post that I feel compelled to share it with you in today’s blog. The post went as follows:
Massage has been in the news a lot recently. Massage therapists are currently believed to hold one of the top ten jobs in the country. Evidence is surfacing all over the place about the medical benefits of massage. Yes, we always knew it was true, but did the rest of the world? I’ve given this a lot of thought lately. I’ve wondered:Do people really know how beneficial massage is?
Spring made her way back into our lives this past Tuesday. For me, her warm embrace couldn’t have come soon enough. I love the renewal she brings to the Earth. To my mind, spring really is the perfect time to “freshen” things up – in both business and in life. And to help you get started on that task, I’ve put together a short list of ideas for “freshening” up your massage room.
Yes … you’re reading correctly: I’m going there. I’m using the word cheap. You see, I went online yesterday and was shocked to see the variety of massage tables out there. Okay, I wasn’t shocked by the number; I was shocked by the low prices. Naturally, I couldn’t help myself and decided to dig a little deeper.
Nope, you didn’t misread it. But, then, I doubt you’re entirely surprised. According to U.S. News and World Report, massage therapists have one of the top ten jobs in the country. Yup, the top ten! Are we amazed? No – we secretly knew it. Are we thrilled? You bet. So, instead of blogging about the intricacies or benefits of a certain massage table or the necessary qualities of a comfortable bolster, today I just want to send my highest high-fives and deepest admiration to the professionals of this extraordinary craft.
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I am, admittedly, a big fan of bolsters. In every shape and size, I feel like they truly add to the massage experience. They do this by improving the comfort of the client. But, bolsters don’t only serve clients; in fact, they help support practitioners in their goals for each massage session as well. That is, to my mind, a real win-win.
For those of you who are in the market for a new massage table, you are probably being inundated with table descriptions that include static and working weight. While most massage therapists are familiar with these, if you’re new to the business or if you’re a consumer purchasing for home use, you might be fuzzy on the difference. So, what is the difference between static and working weight? Let’s explore it:
I have a question. How many of your clients do you think actually know the color of your massage table? After a bit of thought, I suspect you’ll come to the same conclusion that I did: that is, very few. Yet, many massage therapists waver between color choices as if their lives depend on it. I can’t entirely blame them. We get attached to color. To many, it is the ultimate way of personalizing a space. So, to the crux of the matter, how does one decide what color massage table to purchase?
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