Archive for February 2009

02.21.2009

What are some of the best warming massage oils or lotions?

Jeremy A asked: The reason why I’m looking for the warming massage oils or lotions is to help with lower back pain and shoulder pain. I’ve searched the Internet and found either very few or way too many at different sites so I dunno what is best.

02.19.2009

What is the average price to charge the insurance company for a massage?

Mrs. Browne asked: I am just starting to do insurance billing for my massage clients. I want to know what the average price other therapists charge to the insurance company.

02.17.2009

Do you tip a massage therapist if you have a gift certificate?

LB asked: I’ve never been before and my husband bought me a two hour massage and ******. What do I expect? I really don’t feel comfortable with being completely undressed.

02.5.2009

I’m an American who’s a certified massage therapist and I’m moving to Australia. Will I still be qualified?

Beth asked: I’m planning on moving to Australia and I want to open my own massage therapy business, but I don’t know if my certifications will be valid in Australia.

02.1.2009

Does anyone know of websites delineating regulations to become certified to practice massage in Tokyo?

Me M asked: My husband’s company is transferring him to Japan next Fall, and I am a certified/practicing massage therapist here in the U.S. I would like to research the regulations and possibility for doing so in Japan.

02.1.2009

What kind of scents do you like when getting a massage?

unusually unusual asked: when you go get a massage somewhere, do you like unscented lotions or do you like ones that have a scent? I like the passion pear and pina coloda.