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Comment on $100,000 a year as a massage therapist? by Toronto Massage Therapy

Toronto Massage Therapy — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:13:18 +0000

Thanks for the article. Too many of us don’t understand what our work is worth. It took me 3 years to have the courage to fully strike out on my own. We need to build up that risk-taking instinct where we can confidently invest that $5000 or $10 000 to start things up properly and develop that image, appearance and customer experience. Until we are willing to take that risk and believe in ourselves we will always get stuck paying 40% or 50% rent to the clinics. And I think I would still be in a profit sharing arrangement if carpal tunnel syndrome hadn’t finally convinced me that I needed to work less for more in order to survive in this industry. I’ll say it again, believe in yourself, understand your worth, reap the rewards!!!

Comment on Can the NCBTMB be saved? by Julie Onofrio

Julie Onofrio — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:47:39 +0000

you would have to ask the insurance company. There is no way to know but asking.

Comment on Massage Insurance Reimbursement by Wolfy

Wolfy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:37:06 +0000

My partner is an LMT contracting with a chiropractor in Oregon. He heard from an other LMT that he has to be a Chiropractic Assistant to be payed by insurance companies to for doing work under the chiropractor. Is this true?

Comment on Screening Massage Insurance Clients by Jody Hutchinson

Jody Hutchinson — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:10:17 +0000

I am always amazed that someone will call me and ask if I take insurance- when they barely know their policy, limits, etc. When I explain that California doesn’t license MTs and I can only take motor vehicle insurance benefits: no Medicare, Medical, etc. Many people don’t know much about their insurance. In the last week, I’ve had three calls: one for an out of state Workers Comp, a car accident where the client said the at-fault-party would pay and the adjuster said there is no benefit available, and someone who asked if I took Anthem Blue Cross and then walked out after I said no.
It seems crazy to me that people have expectations that their insurance pays for everything, even when it won’t.

Comment on Erections during massage by Evelyn

Evelyn — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:43:16 +0000

I am a Massage and Beauty Therapist, I work for myself.
I travel to most of my clients and everyday and every male client i have massaged get an erection.

I understand that, it does not bother me as long as they do not try to touch me or themselves, or ask me for sexual favors, they also need to lie down still and enjoy the treatment.

I pretend not to see, and if my clients start being nervous, embarrassed or both, i just make a joke or look at him smile and shake my had. As long as his intentions for requesting a treatment was for therapeutic reasons and not sexual, and he is not comfortable with the reaction of his body to the treatment. The treatments will continue, I will be happy so will he.

Women are the same too, and do move around and ask for more…

Male or female clients no favours they all need to behave!!!
You cannot control the way you feel but you can control your reaction…

Comment on Ideal Massage Client by massage Toronto acupuncture

massage Toronto acupuncture — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:09:34 +0000

Just wanted to say that I really like the new format of your website. It looks good. Very pleasing colours and easy to navigate. Good work!

as for my clients…. well, ideally, i like the mix. I find that too much of a good thing gets tedious, so I enjoy going from sports to therapeutic, to relaxing to motor vehicle accident. It keeps things fresh and exciting and requires taking a fresh approach.

Comment on Retaining Massage Clients by sean@massage therapy college

sean@massage therapy college — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:48:52 +0000

I agree with you 100%, sometimes it is very essential to retaining your clients in massage therapy business. In my case, i think 30% new customers were referral from my existing clients. Good point!

Comment on NCE Exam by Julie Onofrio

Julie Onofrio — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:20:29 +0000

You would have to contact the CA Certification Board to find out.

Julie

Comment on Can the NCBTMB be saved? by Julie Onofrio

Julie Onofrio — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:19:33 +0000

You would have to contact the CA Certification Board.

Julie

Comment on NCE Exam by meesg05

meesg05 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:08:22 +0000

I was wondering if I can still take the NCBTMB and get certified and licensed in CA if I did not finish school in Kansas City, MO??? Please help