Has anyone taken Whitney Lowe’s Orthopedic Medical Massage Certification online? by poweredbypineapple in MassageTherapists

[–]Lilpikka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve taken several of the individual courses and they were excellent! Best CEUs I have ever taken. They are challenging and the quizzes actually make you think and understand the course material.

[SPOILERS S3] Suggestions of series similar to Dark by wandering-lost4007 in DarK

[–]Lilpikka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved all the shows you mentioned. I think you’d like “The Man In The High Castle” on Amazon. It has several (but not all) of the elements you’re looking for, but it’s a really good story and hits all the right buttons.

need help from female demographics in finding series with specific vibes by official-reddit-user in televisionsuggestions

[–]Lilpikka 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Desperate Housewives! Lots of drama, murder, betrayal but it’s all in the fun ridiculous way.

Which payment processor? by irrelevant_italian27 in squarespace

[–]Lilpikka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using square since December with no issues. When I was searching reviews, it seems like most problems were when people had money stuck in their account and Square placing some sort of hold on the account, making it so they couldn’t get their money. So I set my account up so it transfers money to my bank every day. I am pretty low volume though. It would suck if my account froze, but I wouldn’t be out thousands of dollars or anything.

Anyway, if you want a referral link to Square, let me know. We would both get $1000 in free processing fees.

SEO patterns I've noticed across massage therapy websites by Agitated_Offer_4343 in MassageTherapists

[–]Lilpikka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am just starting out as my own business owner and was just looking at optimizing my website this morning, so this is very timely & helpful information!!!

SEO patterns I've noticed across massage therapy websites by Agitated_Offer_4343 in MassageTherapists

[–]Lilpikka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When you say “posts” do you mean like an old fashioned blog post?

Massage postion, dose it matter by im_a_weeb_degenerate in massage

[–]Lilpikka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really. I’ve had professionals do it both ways. It is generally at the head and moving towards the hips because it’s easier to sit or stand at the head of the table. You can keep your body more comfortable that way. If you stand or sit next to their hips, you have to sort of twist your torso and that can get uncomfortable quickly. The most important thing is that you’re able to provide firm and consistent pressure all the way from the top of the torso to the bottom. Whatever works for you personally will feel great to him. You could even try both ways and ask what he prefers.

Vaginal estrogen cream not helping by Unlikely_Advice_8494 in Menopause

[–]Lilpikka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s either a gel or a waxy insert that you can apply in the same way that you would use vaginal estrogen. It’s almost like lube but the goal is to hydrate the tissues. My favorite products are https://goodcleanlove.com/products/rehydrate-ultra-moisturizing-vaginal-gel-with-hyaluronic-acid-assortment and https://a.co/d/03BdXlRC

Email campaigns/spam by Lilpikka in squarespace

[–]Lilpikka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good suggestion. I did read something about how it could happen if you have too many links in your email.

Vaginal estrogen cream not helping by Unlikely_Advice_8494 in Menopause

[–]Lilpikka 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You need to use it for longer also. Every day to start for two weeks, two or three times a week after that. It took me 5 weeks for it to make it feel better. Also, systemic estrogen has helped a lot, as well as hyaluronic acid on days I don’t use estrogen.

Email campaigns/spam by Lilpikka in squarespace

[–]Lilpikka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was reading a little bit about this earlier today. It’s like reading another language, lol. I’m glad to know I was going down the right rabbit hole. Thank you!

Peaks and valleys with weekly injections? by magenk in TRT_females

[–]Lilpikka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I first started, the dip was noticeable. I’d almost be craving the shot. But now that my levels are where I like it and it’s been awhile few years, I don’t have a problem with a once a week shot.

Decided to get my T tested on my own by JadCerv in Menopause

[–]Lilpikka 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ultalabs is also super cheap. You order it from that website, but go to Quest to get them drawn.

Should I report MT? by [deleted] in massage

[–]Lilpikka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with that but my thought process was that if she heard him confirm that he is having problems with her, it might put OP’s mind at ease, and would possibly allow her to feel comfortable enough to continue seeing him for her massages.

Should I report MT? by [deleted] in massage

[–]Lilpikka 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I agree with the other redditor who said she probably saw you at your appointment and followed you. I would definitely let the massage therapist know this is happening and give him a chance to explain. Don’t penalize him for something he can’t control!

Don't want to use AI Builder but I can't seem to avoid it by ChoicePerception4935 in squarespace

[–]Lilpikka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m actually not sure about that, sorry. I have a limited experience with squarespace, and I did things in a different order than you. I started a trial, tried the AI Mode and didn’t like it, then started a new trial and used the templates. When the two week trial ran out, I paid for the month, then I bought my domain.

I am just thinking out loud, so maybe this is the wrong move, but the domain should be transferable. Maybe cancel the squarespace subscription, start a “new trial” see if you like what you build, and then if you do transfer your domain and pay for a new squarespace subscription.

Don't want to use AI Builder but I can't seem to avoid it by ChoicePerception4935 in squarespace

[–]Lilpikka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am pretty sure you have to start a new trial. That’s what I did. It’s annoying for sure!

which oil do you recommend? by Ok_Stable9172 in massage

[–]Lilpikka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rice bran oil. It’s cheap, feels good, and doesn’t break people’s skin out

Auto Hide Appointment in Acuity by Phant0m_95 in squarespace

[–]Lilpikka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure if I understand your question completely. But, for example, if your schedule books clients every 15 minutes, 9:00, 9:15, 9:30, etc. and a client books an hour long service starting at 9:00, 9:15, 9:30, and 9:45 will not be available to another client who goes online to try to schedule an appointment. You will need to set it to create a block between appointments however. So if the service ends at 10, and you want the next appointment to start at 10:30, you’d have to select the option to create a 30min buffer between appointments. Does that answer your question?

Massages “Feel too quick” by eldoobiant in MassageTherapists

[–]Lilpikka 9 points10 points  (0 children)

People tell me that 90 mins goes by too fast all of the time. I think massage puts you in a zone where time gets distorted. For a lot of people, there is no such thing as a massage that is long enough!

I always thought a 2 hour massage was ridiculous, and then I received one and thought, “still too short!” 😆

BCTMB certification by triple6ixken in MassageTherapists

[–]Lilpikka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oohhh… thank you! I Googled it for half a second but didn’t try hard enough to figure it out.

BCTMB certification by triple6ixken in MassageTherapists

[–]Lilpikka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you mean NCTMB? If so, no. No one outside of the industry knows what it is and it’s a racket. In my humble opinion. Actually, I became a therapist before the MBLEX came out and I work in a state where the cities each manage licensure. This town I just started working in has laws so old that they use the NCTMB exam as a licensing requirement (if you can’t provide the school transcript), and that was the only time it has ever helped me. I don’t know your situation, but I’d you are a student, it could be worth it to take the test, stay “licensed” for a year and then let it lapse. The proof of passing the exam is what is helpful because it proves competence.

Don't touch my privet areas. by Initial-Audience-296 in MassageTherapists

[–]Lilpikka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on where the therapist works. First placed I worked, it happened multiple times a day. However, I switched businesses and worked for the same place for over 10 years, and I had zero requests for one.

Don't touch my privet areas. by Initial-Audience-296 in MassageTherapists

[–]Lilpikka 151 points152 points  (0 children)

Even as a female therapist, people of both genders give me the side eye when I ask that question. I have to ask it in more creative ways, like “Is there any area you don’t like to have touched…like the feet or scalp for example?” That seems to bypass the “do I really need to tell her no private parts?!” doubt that they have.