Comments on: Questions? http://www.massagegeek.com/blog The Art and Science of Massage Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:58:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: susan pegram http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-6074 susan pegram Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:59:15 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-6074 I'm a '98 graduate and need to get licensed here in CO. I'm also a nurse. Can't legally practice as a massage therapist even though I'm an RN here, which is really what I want to do - work as a nurse massage ther. It's been sooo many years, (and I turn 58 next week!).. I don't know if I can pass the MBLEX, but does anyone have a book that would be best to study that would give me the best chance?! What is recommended? If you could loan it to me, or I can buy it cheap, pick it up if you're in the Denver area... :) I’m a ’98 graduate and need to get licensed here in CO. I’m also a nurse. Can’t legally practice as a massage therapist even though I’m an RN here, which is really what I want to do – work as a nurse massage ther. It’s been sooo many years, (and I turn 58 next week!).. I don’t know if I can pass the MBLEX, but does anyone have a book that would be best to study that would give me the best chance?! What is recommended? If you could loan it to me, or I can buy it cheap, pick it up if you’re in the Denver area…
:)

]]> By: Gil http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-6053 Gil Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:47:22 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-6053 Hi there, I am looking for a software that can handle scheduling and paid bookings for a few different therapists, as well as classes and events – i.e. multiple calendars, staff management, and money handling. I was looking at MindBodyOnline which a few yoga studios and spas I came across are using, and it does seem to have the ability to manage a number of therapists as well as classes, giving staff access to their individual calendars etc. However it looks like customers can’t make a booking from a handheld device (such as iPhone) which is a big flaw! Any suggestions of a service that can handle multiple calendars and staff under one brand while being compatible with mobile devices? Thanks Gil Hi there,

I am looking for a software that can handle scheduling and paid bookings for a few different therapists, as well as classes and events – i.e. multiple calendars, staff management, and money handling. I was looking at MindBodyOnline which a few yoga studios and spas I came across are using, and it does seem to have the ability to manage a number of therapists as well as classes, giving staff access to their individual calendars etc. However it looks like customers can’t make a booking from a handheld device (such as iPhone) which is a big flaw! Any suggestions of a service that can handle multiple calendars and staff under one brand while being compatible with mobile devices?

Thanks

Gil

]]> By: Murray Bruce http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-5850 Murray Bruce Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:42:44 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-5850 Hi, I am a personal trainer/Craniosacral therapist, I have been using Mindbody for the past twelve months. I find the system not exactly what I need and now too expensive! I am looking less for online booking features and more at client record capability. I keep quite detailed postural records, which I find to be the neglected area of most systems. Hi, I am a personal trainer/Craniosacral therapist, I have been using Mindbody for the past twelve months. I find the system not exactly what I need and now too expensive!
I am looking less for online booking features and more at client record capability. I keep quite detailed postural records, which I find to be the neglected area of most systems.

]]> By: Jane Ruile http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-5796 Jane Ruile Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:35:43 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-5796 hi. I was looking for info when i stumble across your site (thank god). My questions are, I don't have a lot of experience the massage therapy and I really want to get in business but I`m a noob with all this, how much should i charge for friends or family? so i can get more experience, and because I`m not use to this can you give any tips on what to do when my hands ache after a few minutes thanks. hi.
I was looking for info when i stumble across your site (thank god).
My questions are, I don’t have a lot of experience the massage therapy and I really want to get in business but I`m a noob with all this, how much should i charge for friends or family? so i can get more experience, and because I`m not use to this can you give any tips on what to do when my hands ache after a few minutes
thanks.

]]> By: Grace http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-5780 Grace Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:00:05 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-5780 My partner is at a crossroads. He can no longer do the physical work he was doing due to an upper back injury and is struggling to find his niche. Recently, he has become involved in sports massage via a local football club, loves it and has expressed that he wants to undertake formal training in it. I think it's a worthy pursuit and am fully supportive of his endeavours. Thing is, will it take a toll on his back? I would welcome your thoughts on this. My partner is at a crossroads. He can no longer do the physical work he was doing due to an upper back injury and is struggling to find his niche. Recently, he has become involved in sports massage via a local football club, loves it and has expressed that he wants to undertake formal training in it.

I think it’s a worthy pursuit and am fully supportive of his endeavours. Thing is, will it take a toll on his back?

I would welcome your thoughts on this.

]]> By: nina ward http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-5737 nina ward Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:07:29 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-5737 very informative blog for both clients and practitioners. I can sense your passion and caring nature. THanks for adding to our wonderful industry. Been in practice for 16 years and still lovin it as I can tell you do, too. very informative blog for both clients and practitioners. I can sense your passion and caring nature. THanks for adding to our wonderful industry. Been in practice for 16 years and still lovin it as I can tell you do, too.

]]> By: Bruce Common http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-5677 Bruce Common Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:41:37 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-5677 Good evening Lynn Patricia, Just stumbled upon your blog and am delighted to hear your passion for massage therapy. I too feel grateful to be in this profession. After almost 19 years, I still look forward to opening my doors and working with people who need therapeutic massage. Your written voice is strong and authentic. I think I will read more and then it's time for sleep. Sincerely, Bruce Common Good evening Lynn Patricia,
Just stumbled upon your blog and am delighted to hear your passion for massage therapy. I too feel grateful to be in this profession. After almost 19 years, I still look forward to opening my doors and working with people who need therapeutic massage. Your written voice is strong and authentic. I think I will read more and then it’s time for sleep.

Sincerely,

Bruce Common

]]> By: Hailey http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-5643 Hailey Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:39:54 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-5643 Hi, I just found your site, and Id like to say thanks for all the infomation! I do have some questions. I am just out of Massage School and in the process of becoming licensed, I have been blessed with an opportunity to open up a small office located within a hair salon in my community. My question is this, I am young 21 to be exact and I am opening this business in a less than professional already established business. I want to feel ligit and offer relaxation,rehabilitation, and spa services. I also want to have a concultation before every (1st) appointment and charge a small fee of around $10-15. Do you think this is wise? To charge? I want to have a nice consultation with every client in order to educate them and to begin building a relationship with each person, but I want their actual session to be much different than an informal consultation. Do you think a totally separate consultation is a good ides? Do you think charging a small fee is a good idea? Hi, I just found your site, and Id like to say thanks for all the infomation! I do have some questions. I am just out of Massage School and in the process of becoming licensed, I have been blessed with an opportunity to open up a small office located within a hair salon in my community. My question is this, I am young 21 to be exact and I am opening this business in a less than professional already established business. I want to feel ligit and offer relaxation,rehabilitation, and spa services. I also want to have a concultation before every (1st) appointment and charge a small fee of around $10-15. Do you think this is wise? To charge? I want to have a nice consultation with every client in order to educate them and to begin building a relationship with each person, but I want their actual session to be much different than an informal consultation. Do you think a totally separate consultation is a good ides? Do you think charging a small fee is a good idea?

]]> By: Massage Geek http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-3343 Massage Geek Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:21:56 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-3343 Hi, Danielle. I would call your combination "Integrative Massage." I believe it is very important to let your client know upfront that you may be adding different styles. Particularly Reiki or other energy-based methods. It's imperative that you get the client's express permission before doing any energy work on them. Lynn Hi, Danielle.

I would call your combination “Integrative Massage.” I believe it is very important to let your client know upfront that you may be adding different styles. Particularly Reiki or other energy-based methods. It’s imperative that you get the client’s express permission before doing any energy work on them.

Lynn

]]> By: Danielle http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/questions/comment-page-1#comment-3286 Danielle Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:50:35 +0000 http://www.massagegeek.com/blog/?page_id=100#comment-3286 Hi, I practice Swedish massage, Reiki and various other massage therapies such as indian head, thai foot etc, and when I practice I tend to intuitively mix the techniques into my massage to provide a deeply relaxing treatment, therefore technically its not pure Swedish, and I never use the chopping when a client is half asleep on the couch! What confuses me is what term I can use to describe my massage, is it holistic, swedish or therapeutic, or any of these. What do you think? Hi,

I practice Swedish massage, Reiki and various other massage therapies such as indian head, thai foot etc, and when I practice I tend to intuitively mix the techniques into my massage to provide a deeply relaxing treatment, therefore technically its not pure Swedish, and I never use the chopping when a client is half asleep on the couch!

What confuses me is what term I can use to describe my massage, is it holistic, swedish or therapeutic, or any of these.

What do you think?

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