Archive for the 'massage' Category

Can I start a traditional Indian massage establishment in Houston without a state license?

My friend was running an ‘Ayurvedic Hospital’ in India. He recently moved to Texas. He would like to know whether he can start a traditional (Indian traditional – Ayurvedic) hosptial in Texas. Is there any license required? How can he get licensed? He is ready to study in a massage therapy school if needed, but [...]

Could I be a successful male massage therapist if I only work from my apartment? Would I get clients?

I’m worried that people will get the wrong idea. I’m planning on going to massage school to become a certified massage therapist in several styles. I would love for this to work. I want to help people feel better and I would get a personal satisfaction in doing so. I’m having trouble figuring out what [...]

Where should one massage if they want to relieve stress?

I’m planning something out for a friend who is stressed to the max. Where should I massage them most to relieve stress? Thanks.
I suggest everywhere..between the toes and the shoulders and back..aching feet usually smell due to sweat so if they are sweaty dry them using a cloth or something..stress is usually at the shoulders [...]

How can a massage therapist start getting referrals from hotels?

Are there any massage therapists (professional) that do outcall work at hotels? Is there a way to get referred by the concierge or do you just have to advertise and have the hotel guest find you?
You got to get to know and be trusted by the concierge.
Approach all the concierge and offer a free [...]

What are the different types of massage can one get at a spa?

I have never had a professional massage before because I can’t really afford one. However, I would like to know the difference between the different types of massage in case I decide to save up for one. Thanks for your time.
I’m a massage therapist. If you have never had one, the best is [...]

Massage therapist trying to figure out what portable massage chair to buy?

I am looking to buy a chair to do onsite chair massage, I will be doing a couple of hours a week and want a good, sturdy, comfortable chair. The range in prices is so high, from dirt cheap to insanely expensive, and I was wondering what people’s experiences have been, what chairs are [...]

What are the requirements for massage therapy in Puerto Rico?

I am a black female moving from the U.S to San Juan, Puerto Rico to persue my career in massage therapy. I need to know the requirements and pay for massage therapist in Puerto Rico. I am also looking for a houses or apartments that are furnished with uilities included. What would be good web [...]

What is a good way to boost my massage clientele business?

I am very qualified, but I find that I have a problem "getting the word out" about my business. What are some ways that I could promote my private practice to the "right" clientèle? Right being no perverts with the wrong intentions behind a massage, and returning clientele? I don’t have a place for them [...]

What exactly are the benefits of a penile massage?

I had my first professional massage done today and in the middle, the man asked me if I wanted a light penile massage. I said okay, and he did it. I have never heard of a "penile massage" and couldn’t find anything relevant on the internet. Is this a legitimate procedure? What are the benefits?
OMG, [...]

What would you be interested in learning in a professional massage therapy class?

I am the owner of a PROFESSIONAL massage therapy and wellness practice and we are going to start having couple’s massage classes. What would you be interested in learning if you were going to take a class?
Massage of Hands and Feet?
Stretching?
Full body massage?
if it was going to be a couples massage therapy class, i [...]