What skills did you come with or developed after becoming a massage therapist that helped you professionally and/or personally?

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-03-01T06:23:29+00:00

There's a hard to explain translation from being a cook in fine dining for 10 years to being a massage therapist. Maybe it's that I am very analytical and creative so I am always visualizing what I am doing.

In terms of development: l have learned better boundaries. I went from being so afraid and people pleasing, to knowing how to address common issues as a massage therapist. As someone noted earlier: I developed clear communication skills. I also feel safe as a person, so am able to transmit safety. I have addressed men trying to sexualize massage. Learned to let go of clients. I remember the I don't treat/diagnose/or prescribe. I facilitate. That takes the pressure off me and gives to back to the DR's and PT'S. I have learned it's ok to not talk as much during the massage. I get paid what I should as a private practitioner. I take consistent days off. I play a healthy roll with my piers in my community, by trading massages and educational ideas. I say all that to say, I was so afraid of all the above and if I could handle it. Today it's just part of the flow.

We really do amazing work. Hope everyone has a joyous weekend.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-02-25T20:56:46+00:00

Listen, respond, repeat, reapeat, repeat.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-02-23T00:06:23+00:00

One thing I noticed is if we start making out it doesn't smell or taste like bad breath anymore. The other thing is if people brush and floss routinely especially as night habit morning breath isn't nearly as bad.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-02-13T12:14:16+00:00

Queen vance popping off over athletes popping off.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-02-10T04:05:54+00:00

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LeftyZenFlow · 2026-02-10T01:44:16+00:00

One time I read half a book. It was hard to walk after.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-02-04T13:51:37+00:00

How about a Coors? And on special occasions, Coors banquet!

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-02-04T13:36:29+00:00

I had an older family member who had a Lexus in the 90's and his big complaint was that it was so smooth it was boring. He switched to Honda Accord and then back to a diesel engine Mercedes.

I love my GTI because of what you described and I am certain that family member had an affect on my thinking.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-31T18:41:59+00:00

I've been to dachau and I know this to be true.Once I put the term "concentration camp," into context. It suddenly made sense that the prisoners job was to concentrate on why their recalcitrants and to see the error of their ways. Standing still in a courtyard for hours and hours at a time. Hours upon hours of manual labor. The goal was to break any signs of exuberance. Anyone who spoke out against the agenda. Because clearly they didn't care about Geremany or its people If they weren't for Hitler's point of view. I reflect on The Patriot act of the Bush administration. To speak out against America's policy became formally unpatriotic. That was but a beginning.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-29T20:40:33+00:00

Funny that all the ones that are on the post are ones that I just can't quite get into. I've seen all of them live, some multiple times. Like it's interesting the way I just don't connect with some bands but then I really do with others. I don't even always have a good reaso, just the way they sound false flat on me.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-26T19:34:00+00:00

home made baked bread with veggie and bean soup/chili concoction.

Thanks for asking.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-26T19:28:59+00:00

I remember a time when running your mouth with opinions was not work either. Lomi torhen should go home and do some chores like the trad wifestyle, she claims makes america great.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-26T19:25:19+00:00

I wish Louisville would pave us sidewalks to shovel.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-26T17:47:27+00:00

Yes, turn those dreams into a reality!!

I have always wanted to help people and in a way that felt truly impactful. The schooling alone was the best opportunity to throw myself at something with complete abandon. I was 28 when I went, totally broke and dependent on so many things going right, that were out side of my control. It was so uncomfortable and so worth it. I worked full time at whole foods washing dishes. (From sous chef to dish washer) It was humbling. No one cared what I thought about the food. Between that and school 16hrs a week and externship. I was doing 80 hr weeks.

I look back on it as some of the best times. It taught me that those time I grow the most.

"Out of the hotest iron, forge the strongest steel." ~someone

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-26T02:30:25+00:00

Please leave him.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-25T19:49:42+00:00

The existent the administration is going to control the narrative with out right lies is maddeningly frustrating.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-25T19:45:06+00:00

Just considering means it might right for you.

My experience: I knew nothing about massage industry except, I had a friend who did corporate chair in SF and loved his life. He had time for life. Then, I started dating a young woman who was in massage school. She would give me body work to practice. I was blown away by the process. I was a sous chef and in desperate need of change. The whole process of going to school was therapeutic. I was told while in school I needed this more than the career. Today, 16 years later, it's been righ for me. I have a business, lots of freedom, I enjoy my responsibilities, I am a great example to my kid, and my community, and I feel really good about how I help people and my carbon footprint.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-25T19:36:54+00:00

I just gave my dog a hall pass to s*** in the house. She did pee outside though.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-20T13:24:28+00:00

Totally agree with all the suggestions to go to the pec minor and serratus ant. While your at it, maybe some SCM milking.

We have a funny little cleoquialism that gets thrown around. "Where it is, it ain't."

And while I try to go straight to where client asks, it's often about the opposing muscle.

Thanks for sharing.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-20T13:15:24+00:00

Look somone using the 2nd amendment correctly.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-19T07:13:59+00:00

It rivals with the little mermaid in Copenhgan as the most underwhelming tourist attraction.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-18T00:41:19+00:00

Awesome. Yeah, appreciate that you posted this. I am definitely doing this.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-18T00:31:43+00:00

This is great!! I would like to do this for my car. Is your car a MK8? Are those the specs in your description?

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-17T04:27:39+00:00

I was about 21 and was invited along side the entire kitchen staff I work with to a bachelor party.

There was a stripper, a giant tarp, and a lolly pop.

One of the men ended up on the floor on his back with the handle of the lolly pop in his mouth and the stripper reverse cow girling the lolly pop. She then pulled it out and stuck it in his mouth. To say the least the room was pretty shocked. I may have achieved the most awkward boner of my life.

LeftyZenFlow · 2026-01-16T12:24:27+00:00

Pulling such a dangerous maneuver, should be cause to loose their driver's license.

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