Getting your first massage therapy job is an exciting experience. For many newly licensed therapists, it will be the first time working at a job that they are actually passionate about. And it will be a relief to finally have a good income rolling in. After graduating from massage school, passing the MBLEx and receiving your massage therapy license, it’s […]
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Referrals are the most powerful and cost effective way to get new clients and grow your massage therapy practice. The word-of-mouth process of a massage referral can occur slowly and organically, or you can speed up the process by using these eight referral marketing strategies that I’ll explain in this article. Most people, including massage clients, would rather do business with
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If you’re building a massage practice, or have just started a new massage therapy job, chances are you’ve been asked to write a professional bio. Having a great bio is important because when potential clients are looking for a therapist, they want to know about your experience and training. Your bio is the perfect place to share this information. A
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Are you trying to come up with the best name for your massage therapy or bodywork business and need some inspiration? If so, you’re in the right place. Choosing the right name for a new massage business is an important step in starting a practice. This post presents a list of over 850 hand-picked massage business name ideas and suggestions
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Being a professional is more than just earning a living from a specific activity. Professionals in every industry, including massage therapy and bodywork, are expected to perform their work to the highest standards, stay current with best practices and new research, commit to continued learning and professional development, practice ethical conduct, and actively participate within the industry. Professional associations can
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Preparing for a comprehensive exam like the MBLEx can be stressful. It is important to have a solid study strategy can help you to decrease any anxiety about the test and increase your ability to pass the massage exam in 2024. Many students also tend to procrastinate when it comes to working on a big project, whether it’s writing a
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One of the most common challenges that students in massage therapy school report is difficulty with time management. Juggling the demands of completing an intensive massage training program while working, maintaining family time, staying healthy, and keeping up with other obligations without getting overwhelmed can be a real struggle. This is why learning how to manage time effectively is an
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Informed consent is an important component of the intake process for new massage therapy clients. A signed consent form is a legal document that represents the client’s understanding of the services to be provided, and the assumption of risk. It is also an element of successful communication in a therapeutic relationship between the massage therapist and client. What is informed
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Client comfort can make or break a massage experience. If a client is uncomfortable during a massage therapy session, they will not be eager to schedule another appointment or refer their friends. This is true even if the therapist uses good technical skills, is professional, offers affordable services, and helps the client with their problem. Client comfort is what ties
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One of my favorite go-to methods when preparing for an exam has always been to create flashcards. I used this study strategy to get through school and also to prepare for comprehensive board exams like the FSMTB MBLEx. I like using flashcards because they help to strengthen active recall of the study material. And they give instant feedback to let
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Abbreviations and acronyms are commonly used in all fields within the healthcare industry including massage therapy. Individual professions such as massage therapists, nurses, physicians, dentists and physical therapists tend to have their own set of abbreviations that they use most often. There are other abbreviations such as DOB, Dx, Hx, and SOAP that are consistently used across all health and
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Learning anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology and other subjects in massage therapy school can be challenging for many students. It’s not that the information is all that difficult. The problem is that there is a TON of information to learn. With 206 bones, over 130 pairs of skeletal muscles (plus their origins, insertions and actions) and countless other tissues, organ
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We’ve all had to deal with the urge to procrastinate at some point in our life. Procrastination is an especially relevant topic for students because it can be hard to put away distractions in order to study or work on an important assignment. Most massage therapy schools will require students to complete several large projects during the program. Many students
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Have you ever known someone who seemed to be able to connect with others effortlessly and naturally? People whose conversations with strangers looked more like they were talking with an old friend? These are people who can gain someone’s interest and respect quickly. They have the ability to put other people at ease. And people seem to hang on their
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Starting a new massage practice is an exciting time in a massage therapist’s career. The ability to be a self-employed massage and wellness entrepreneur is one of the attractions that draws people to a career in massage therapy. While building a new massage practice is not overly complicated, it does take time, effort and determination in order for the massage
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The nervous system is one of the major systems of the body. With over 100 billion nerve cells creating over 100 trillion synapses, the human nervous system is one of the most complex structures in the universe. There is still a lot about the brain and nervous system that remains unknown. The nervous system interacts with every other system of
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