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It’s easy to think being a massage therapist jus It’s easy to think being a massage therapist just involves giving massages. But the truth is, if you’re self-employed, there’s a lot more that goes into it than just the hands-on a work. Even if you take out the studying, there is so much left too deal with. Admin, accounts, finances, spreadsheets, client management, marketing, branding, creating content for your social media and website. The list seems to go on and on. But if you’re just starting out, I want you to remember one thing. In the beginning, barely 10% off your time will be spent giving massages and the other 90% will be taken up with all the other tasks involved in setting up your massage business. But keep going because once you’ve got a year or two in you’ll start to see those % shift. Slowly it’ll become 50/50 And eventually, with good planning and systems, you’ll be doing 10% admin and 90% massages. I know you never signed up for doing 90% admin and 10% massages but pretty much every business is like that in the beginning. It takes time to grow and evolve your business but if you put your head down and do the hard work now it will pay off in the long run. If you’re wondering what you’re looking at, that’s my office. It’s where all my massage admin takes place and where I write 90% off these Instagram posts. It’s where I hang out on my days when I’m not working with clients. #themassagerebel #massagebusiness #massageoffice #massagelife #massagetherapist #massageadmin #massagesuccess
Harder, Faster, Deeper, Stronger. This is how we Harder, Faster, Deeper, Stronger. This is how we’re usually taught to massage when we come across restrictions, tension, holding patterns and tightening. Have you ever considered just pausing. Pause, Sink, Wait, Explore. Explore micro movements under your hands, feel the skin, fascia and muscle tissue melt, relax and then wait some more. I’ve had so many massages where it’s just been about following the routine, getting to the next body part with the therapist rushing around the table. Is that relaxing? Is that helpful? There’s no rush, take time to pause during your massage sessions, your clients will thank you for it. #themassagerebel #massagetherapist #massagelife #massagebusiness #massagemarketing #slowmassage #pause
Confidence is the magic ingredient in every amazin Confidence is the magic ingredient in every amazing massage. It doesn't matter how many modalities you've studied. Or, how many certificates you have hanging on your wall. If you don't have confident hands, you're going to struggle growing a fan club of massage clients. When you look at veteran massage therapists and you're trying to pin down exactly what it is that makes their massage so good. What it is that makes their clients so loyal. It's confidence. Confidence is the biggest differentiator between newbie therapists and seasoned massage professionals. Confidence is why some therapists make it and some don't. If you want to make it as a massage therapist, invest in growing your confidence. Confidence comes from hands on bodies. The more people you work with and the more varied those people are, the more your confidence will grow. Confidence comes from doing massage not studying massage. Confidence comes from working with real clients, not family and friends or fellow massage students. I'm not a fan of therapists offering big discounts or working for for free at events but . . . If you need to grow your confidence, maybe it's an avenue worth considering? But whatever you do, invest in growing your confidence as a massage therapists. If it was available, would you attend a massage course that didn't teach you new techniques, but was 100% focused on building your confidence as a therapist? Let me know in the comments. #massagebusiness #themassagerebel #massagelife #massagetips #massagemarketing #massagetherapist #massagebusinesscoach #massagetherapy
They want to be listened to and heard. They want They want to be listened to and heard. They want to know you can help. They want to know they're going to be OK. They want to know you're passionate about helping them. They want to know you care. They want an effective service. They want value for money however much they're spending. They want to understand a little bit about how what you're doing will help. They don't want to leave confused. They want to know how many sessions it will take. They want to know how much it will cost. They want to know if you've helped other people like them. They want to feel safe. They want to feel better. They want to trust you. #massagebusiness #themassagerebel #massagelife #massagetips #massagemarketing #massagetherapist #massagebusinesscoach #massagetherapy
That's it! If you deliver an epic service, if you That's it! If you deliver an epic service, if you make your clients think WOW, then the rest will take care of itself. That doesn't mean everyone who comes through the door is going to think you and your service is amazing. But, it does mean that those who do love what you do and how you do it will be raving about you. They'll be recommending you left, right and centre. Now, I'm not suggesting all the admin and business stuff will be taken care of, you're still going to have to deal with that. But, your name, your reputation and your marketing well a lot of that is going to be looked after by your unofficial fan club or clients who adore your services. So how do you deliver an epic service? MY suggestion is go an book an appointment on your own website, go sit in the waiting area, sit in your client chair, fill out your own intake form, lay on your massage table. Put yourself in your clients shoes, experience as best you can the service you offer while all the time asking yourself, how can I make this better. How could I make this epic! #massagebusiness #themassagerebel #massagelife #massagetips #massagemarketing #massagetherapist #massagebusinesscoach #massagetherapy
If your client feels safe and comfortable in your If your client feels safe and comfortable in your space and presence your work is half done. I know it sounds so simple but it’s true. If you put the effort into helping your client feel at ease from the moment they arrive your job is gonna be so much easier. You’ve got literally zero chance of helping someone feel better, feel less pain, discomfort or stress if you can’t first help them to feel safe and comfortable. I’m not talking about declaring your treatment room a “safe space” and providing a comfy massage table with blankets. I’m talking about so much more than that. Professionalism Appearance Presentation Vocabulary Tone Manner Cleanliness Hygiene Expertise Temperature Atmosphere Ambiance The list goes in and on but you get the drift right. Everything about your presentation, interaction and environment plays a roll. And you need to understand however hard you try, not everyone will feel safe and comfortable in your practice. That’s not necessarily a reflection on your business, practice and the effort you’ve put in. It just might not be the right place or you the right therapist for that client. #themassagerebel #massagelife #massagebusiness #massagetips #safe&comfortable #massagetherapy #massagetherapist

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