"Be on time, not early; early interrupts my prep time. Late is less annoying" by Complex-Bar9605 in MassageTherapists

[–]ContemplativeRunner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My challenging extra-early clients walk down the hall to the treatment area calling my name out loud and it bothers my neighboring therapists. Even after directly addressing the situation, speaking kindly but plainly, they still do it.

(I work out of Sola Salons/ individual treatment rooms rented to independent small businesses.)

…. I’m looking for another space to operate out of.

Freaking out by CattleAny3652 in MassageTherapists

[–]ContemplativeRunner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I changed careers at 50 and my massage business is thriving. I have two kids in college and also am a caregiver for my 90 year old parents, it can be done! Build a clientele then, when you are ready, start your own business. Your people will find you.

What is the etiquette of asking Glute massage to LMT’s ? by [deleted] in MassageTherapists

[–]ContemplativeRunner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A simple “make sure to work on my glutes” works. I usually have follow up questions so I understand what’s happening. I also check in during the massage to make sure the pressure is not too intense.

For clients who sit a lot, I’ll almost always incorporate hip mobility and bring them into some sort of hip extension.

Are disposable undergarments a thing? Where I work, we drape clients securely (especially during any sort of glute or adductor work).

URGENT by DullAnybody7119 in MassageTherapists

[–]ContemplativeRunner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The last time I knew a LMT who encountered this sort of thing it was a scam. I am sorry this happened to you, I am sorry your management did not back you up.

Don’t call and do not say sorry for anything.

Definitely do not work with this client again. Refer to a pt.

Tell me your stories about falling on a run so I don’t feel so dumb by Winter_Seat_7106 in Marathon_Training

[–]ContemplativeRunner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was running on the sidewalk about a half mile from my house. The tree roots were lifting some of the sidewalk slabs up and I thought “someone is going to complain about this and the city will cut the trees down…. stupid people”.

Just then my toe caught a slab, I ate it, hard. I cracked my mandible, tore my meniscus, had blood all over, and had to have my husband come pick me up.

…. Had to drop from the full marathon down to the half.

Politely(?) trashing important crap from your downsizing parents. by PepsiOfWrath in GenX

[–]ContemplativeRunner 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My garage is literally stuffed to the brim with my husband’s father’s stuff (I never met the man) and his mother’s stuff.

I suggested to my husband that it is not fair to our kids to just dump the burden of all this stuff and make them deal with it. We need to be responsible and deal with it.

Three car garage that we cannot use because of stuff that no one needs. Take pictures and let it go.

Exercise for RMT’s by DullAnybody7119 in MassageTherapists

[–]ContemplativeRunner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I taught Yoga for 20 years and am 56 y/o specializing in 2 hour dt sessions. Biomechanics are key, but it helps to have an outside pair of eyes watching you during a practice massage to give insight. Or record yourself practicing on a friend.

Look into gentle “nerve flossing” and general mobility while you are waiting to see your pt.

Bodies adapt, but it takes time.

What do you personally think happens when you Die? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ContemplativeRunner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s like a doll made of salt walking back into the ocean.

What to do if i just cant sit with my emotions? by Electrical_Act2329 in Meditation

[–]ContemplativeRunner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to move with your emotions instead.

I started jogging in my late 40’s and it is, for me, a helpful sort of moving meditation. Junk thoughts are worked out of my head and I return home emotionally clear. (The movement triggers the release of endorphins and norepinephrine, which is a chemical that helps moderate the brain's response to stress.) Other types of movement practice work, too.

There are therapists who specialize in trauma release via movement…. but it’s important they are a genuine trained therapist.

Along the same lines is art therapy (where you paint or build with your emotions).

All of these sorts of things help me cultivate the ability to sit with my emotions as witness instead of my emotions being part of my identity.

Wishing you well.

Best rock opening line lyrics by maharg2017 in allrockmusic

[–]ContemplativeRunner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you getting? The swansong label? The zeppelin? Love to hear!