FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started giving massages when I was 8 years old. My mom would come home from her two jobs, lay down and say "come here, Magic Fingers!". It wasn't long after that I discovered there was money to be made in massage. At Thanksgiving dinner I went around giving shoulder rubs and was rewarded with a five-dollar bill! Still, I didn't go into massage right away. I was worried that it would become a job like any other and I wouldn't enjoy it anymore. Instead, I went to a four-year college and got my bachelor's degree in psychology, which got me a job as a secretary. After several years in the 'real world' someone told me "Do what you love and the money will follow!". So I enrolled in massage school and never looked back. I've been licensed since 2008 and my passion for massage grows every day!
- What types of customers have you worked with?
EVERY massage I give is therapeutic! The most common types of massage people request are Relaxation and Deep Tissue. Many people, even many massage therapists, tend to think that Deep Tissue is more therapeutic, more beneficial than Relaxation Massage. I used to think the same thing. The truth is, it isn't a matter of what is better or worse...it's simply a matter of preference. Some people like the broader more relaxing strokes, while others want to feel every little knot getting beat into submission. And many lie somewhere in the middle. Therefore, getting feedback from my clients is essential! I do my best to learn what each person likes and how they want to feel while on my table and give it to them!
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Know what you like! Do you want a therapist who will work deep and get out all the knots? Do you want to just relax with a light surface massage? Are you interested in being stretched or do you just want to be kneaded? Do you have a specific issue that you want to address or are you looking for an all-over work-over? If you know what you want then you can ask for it. Most therapists will happily refer you to someone they know if they are unable to provide the style you want. Know who you are getting! Find out as much as you can about the therapist. Where did they go to school? What continuing education have they had? What style of massage do they specialize in? How long have they been licensed? Why did they become a therapist? Look over their website. Talk to them on the phone. Do whatever it takes for you to feel comfortable with the practitioner. If they provide the type of massage you want and you like them, chances are you will have a good experience!