Archive for July 2009

07.29.2009

Where are some good places to advertise your massage parlor?

crazyangel1768 asked: Who goes to massage parlors? Where would the ads be placed? Would business cards or brochures catch your attention? Where do people frequent if they might need a massage?

07.27.2009

How can I make myself able, to accept health insurance payments from Massage Clients?

Nancy L asked: I am a licensed Massage Therapist that is Mobile. I was wondering how can I accept Health Insurance as a payment for a massage from my patients/clients?

07.27.2009

Is it helpful to massage your abdomen when you have menstrual cramps?

Audreyy asked: Is it helpful to massage your abdomen when you have cramps? Or what are some more ways to relieve menstrual cramps other than heat and medicine?
Also, is there a way to make your menstrual flow lighter?

07.19.2009

What techniques/strokes would you use to massage a client with bone cancer?

The Guardian asked: I’m a massage therapist student and I need help with a report that I’m doing on bone cancer. I need to know what techniques/strokes or even what type of massage you would do for a client with bone cancer. I need to have a detailed session written out, but I don’t know [...]

07.15.2009

What is the customary draping for a massage treatment in Europe?

splatterchew asked: A couple of clients of mine told me that draping is not generally used in European spas and massage was done in the buff, but a friend of mine recently told me that was not here experience when she traveled there. She hasn’t been there in over 20 years though.

07.3.2009

Have you attended the Northwest School of Animal Massage?

missmae2185 asked: Please tell me your experiences, if you took the Small and/or Large Animal programs, your opinions on the school and its programs, instructors, etc. Did the program prepare you for business upon graduation? How has business been thus far/has it proven profitable? What city/state do you live in? Would you recommend the school?
Although [...]

07.3.2009

What do you think is a good price for a professional massage?

crazyangel1768 asked: What is a good price for a full body massage , what is too exp and what is too cheap to make you think it might be not so good?

07.1.2009

What do you consider appropriate boundaries for the practice of massage therapy?

steve asked: this is an essay question on an application for a massage school. how should i answer?
“Massage therapy is a hands-on health care profession. It is important to consider issues of professional ethics. What do you consider appropriate boundaries for the practice of massage therapy?”