Why I Changed My Career to Massage Therapy
I have always enjoyed providing massages to people. When I was in high school I used to massage my friends during our lunch hour, just for fun. I knew I enjoyed massaging others but was completely unaware that I could actually make it into a career. I also knew I wanted to go to college but I wasn’t born into a family that could afford college and I also didn’t want to be thousands of dollars in debt. So what did I decide to do…I joined the military and left home when I was 19.
Evolution of Massage Therapy
We had a new client come in yesterday. She had a terrible experience with another massage therapist and really needed her next person “to be good.” She was not messing around, she did her research, read our over 80, 5-star only reviews and decided to give us a shot and made sure to let us know her expectations. I actually love clients like this, they know what they want, they have high expectations and usually, we deliver.
The Plight or the Potential of a Massage Therapist
When I met Jordan 8 or so months ago, she looked tired. When I learned she was so tired after only 1 year of full time work, I felt sad for her. An opportunity arose to come on board here at Self-Transformations and I hired her.
Let’s Talk About Tipping
America has turned into a tip happy culture. Seems like everywhere you look people want you to tip.
There is a Crisis in the Massage Therapy Profession Nationwide
The massage therapy industry is currently facing a crisis! There are high rates of burnout, almost no upward mobility and inadequate compensation.
Barefoot Massage Provides Deep Pressure to Reduce Chronic Pain
Barefoot deep pressure massage is direct application of pressure through the layers of muscle tissue. Providing deep pressure without discomfort or pain.
Trigger Point Massage Releases the Tightest Areas of Your Muscle
Trigger point massage focuses on releasing trigger points, which are small, tight knots that develop in muscles that may even cause pain in other areas of the body (an effect known as “referral pain”). Trigger point massage incorporates other therapeutic massage techniques from acupressure or myofascial release therapy, among others, depending on the therapist’s background.
Reduce Chronic Pain with Myofascial Release Massage
Myofascial Release Massage targets the connective tissue network, running through your body and wrapping your muscles and internal organs to hold them in place.
Baby Your Nervous System | Our 2024 Theme
We live a more complicated life than we ever have before. When in the history of our lives did we ever spend $5 or more on a gallon of gas, $8 for a loaf of organic bread, or upwards of 40% for many of us to live here in Boulder County? How about NEVER! Remember […]
7 Self-care Tips for Overwhelmed Working Mothers
As a working single mother, I am always looking for ways to take care of myself. It’s essential for keeping me balanced and grounded, so I can be the best version of me with my child. Even though I know the importance of self-care, all too often I need a reminder to step back and focus on my own wellbeing.
