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How To Be a Good Massage Therapist

In body positive, CT, Essential Oil, Manchester, Massage, meditation, Music, reflexology, self care, studio on main on March 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM

Recently we talked about ways to be an ‘amazing client’.

Just as I’ve shared how you can be thoughtful and mindful of our professional relationship, I hold myself accountable too.

As I’ve asked you to do, I show up early for appointments so that I can be grounded and ready to support you in your healing journey. I am showered and clean. Hands are washed and sanitized before and after each session and street clothes are separate from work clothes.

I’m interested in your needs and requests and respond to the best of my ability. Do you want a specific music channel? I’m happy to change the tunes for you. If you prefer silence throughout the session, I’ll follow your lead. And if you need to chat a bit to unwind from the day, I’m a great listener.

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Beyond common courtesies I also follow all licensing and professional organization requirements. There are continuing education units that I am required to meet each year which means I am constantly being introduced to new techniques and taking refresher courses on ethics and standard practices.

Recently I’ve tapped into information about tuning forks and how bringing balance to the nervous system and our energetic bodies can promote healing in the physical body. Next week I’ll be taking another class on reflexology and look forward to bringing some fresh energy into the techniques that I already employ regularly.

Please be in touch when you’re ready for your next session. I look forward to working with you.

[ you can book your next appointment here ]

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Better than a resort massage . . .

In Massage, Yoga, Manchester, studio on main, self care, reflexology on February 25, 2026 at 12:38 PM

If you want a massage that is better than Charlie’s, book with me today.

There are several budget friendly options to choose from if a traditional one hour massage feels out of reach. The 40 minute face, scalp, neck and shoulder massage and the 30 minute foot massage both touch on reflex points that can help the whole body/mind/spirit relax.

You can book an appointment directly online by following the link and clicking the ”book now” button.

Book your next massage here.

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Some tips on how to be an amazing therapeutic massage client: No. 4

In Business, Manchester, Marketing, Massage, self care, studio on main on October 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM

Have achievable goals. There are many reasons to get regular therapeutic massage. You can come in once a month as part of your complementary / preventative healthcare routine to help you reduce overall stress and increase a sense of calm and peace. You can also come in to reduce pain, increase range of movement, improve sleep. It is important to maintain realistic session goals. For example, if you have discomfort and limited mobility from twenty years of hard, repetitive movement at a job, it is probably not going to go away in one sixty minute massage treatment.  

What could be possible is the pain going from a ten to a six; range of motion improving by a few inches; anxiety around what is going on in the body decreases; willingness to do follow up self-care at home, like stretching, walking, or drinking more water increases. Healing often comes in small increments and over time how you live in your body will feel freer and easier.

When you are ready to book your next massage just go here and click on the ‘booknow’ button.

I look forward to seeing you.

More tips to follow  . . .

[See tip No. 1 here.  See tip No. 2 here. See tip No. 3 here.]

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