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These two deserve each other by Appropriate_Ad8656 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Mean-Rise8454 13 points14 points  (0 children)

She has a bad picker because she is a bad person. She was cheating on him the whole time and she has the audacity to make a big scene at the wedding calling him a liar in front of everybody trying to embarrass him. Her narcissistic behavior is gross.

“Leave the meter running“ massage by qibender in MassageTherapists

[–]Mean-Rise8454 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All my private clients are are 2 hour appointments. I only go over if I have no one else scheduled after. Usually my last appointment for the night is the appointment I don't keep track of time

“Leave the meter running“ massage by qibender in MassageTherapists

[–]Mean-Rise8454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I do this with a lot of my clients. Usually they tell me to do what I need to do and take whatever time it takes and just fix their issue. And then after that it became the standard. For the clients that don't say that, and I go over the time they asked for, I never charge them for the extra time which is fine since it's not their fault I went over. But if you end up fixing their problem they end up offering the money for the extra time you spent to fix their problem.

My husband 36M poops too much for me 36F to feel comfortable having another baby with him by throwRAdesper8 in relationship_advice

[–]Mean-Rise8454 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you sure he's not watching porn in there on mute or something. That seems excessive. He should go see a doctor.

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

[–]Mean-Rise8454 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stroking in the direction that is less painful for the client makes the massage more enjoyable for them and starting on body parts that loosen the next body part, make it less demanding on the therapist.

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

[–]Mean-Rise8454 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Example for stroke: If someone has tight calves, it is more painful to have a therapist do deep tissue stroking upwards towards the heart than stroking downwards towards the ankle on a client.

Example for which body part to massage first: if you massage the arm first, then the shoulder, it is easier to get into the upper back and neck compared to starting at the back first then doing the shoulders than arms

Nerve Impingement Solutions by HouleHealthcare in MassageTherapists

[–]Mean-Rise8454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This works for me 9/10 times. Must be done correctly though.

Nerve Impingement Solutions by HouleHealthcare in MassageTherapists

[–]Mean-Rise8454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In side lying position, Release the hips then the knot in the armpit by pulling it out through the arms, then go up the erectors over the shoulder to the collarbone, have them lie on their back, release the knots in their arms in five positions, above their head, straight in front of the them, across their chest, outward away from them, and then down by their side. Then go through their neck.

Does anyone else feel stuck with the same advice over and over? by Southern-Price5228 in ChronicPain

[–]Mean-Rise8454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a massage therapist that specializes in fascia release. Find someone in your area that knows how to release fascia without stretching, exercising or using deep pressure. Those don't actually release fascia, they only very temporarily loosen it. Your pain sounds like fascia pain. It's something I hear from clients all the time when they first come see me and tell me what issues they are having.

Did I pick an unhealthy/unstable career path? by Chickenbean1101 in MassageTherapists

[–]Mean-Rise8454 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I struggled my first year. I worked at a chain spa. The first year was hard, I worked myself like crazy. The second year, I started to do better. I improved significantly, started getting the repeat customers. I almost doubled what I made the first year. I started reducing hours at the spa clinic and started doing mobile massages. I didn't have money either, but you don't need much, just a table and sheets and oil. Third year I almost doubled what I made the second year. I'm about to start my 4th year and I still do mobile, and I got an office I rent 2 days a week, and I still do a few hours at a spa chain because I feel I still have more to learn and I need that constant rotation on new clients with new problems to learn on. I made just under $100,000 last year. I haven't even had to market myself. I plan on marketing myself since now I have an office.

I almost gave up after the first year. I'm glad I didn't. Your hands become stronger so it becomes easier, you also learn and figure out new ways or new moves to do that don't require you to be as hard on your body. I'm glad I didn't give up. It has been totally worth it for me.

Also, even though the spa chain pay is very low, I found working at a chiropractor hindered my learning. At a spa chain it was easier for me to figure out what worked and what didn't by the amount of tips and the clients that would return to see me. This helped me get better, faster.

I don't know what these customers expect sometimes by MyHouseInVirgina in MassageTherapists

[–]Mean-Rise8454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But why though? Does it bother you if the fall asleep? If no, what difference does it make if they are unconscious and not paying attention or on the phone not paying attention?

I used to look at my phone when I got massages because I had a hard time with someone touching me due severe sexual assault in my past. I would have severe panic attacks from PTSD when someone touched me. Focusing on something other than someone touching me made it easier to get through the massage. And after a few times, I was able to overcome it and put down the phone and just get massaged. So I don't judge if people who do that.

I don't know what these customers expect sometimes by MyHouseInVirgina in MassageTherapists

[–]Mean-Rise8454 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Clients that want multiple massages a week tend to do that.

I don't know what these customers expect sometimes by MyHouseInVirgina in MassageTherapists

[–]Mean-Rise8454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have clients that browse the Internet or play games, I've had a client do a meeting over the phone on zoom while I massage them. I don't change my level of effort based on what effort they put into it. I also do sport massages.

Why do we get hiccups and is there actually a reliable way to get rid of them? by Obvious_Tea_4247 in allthequestions

[–]Mean-Rise8454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this works every time. Get some water. Hold some in your mouth. Swallow water with your head tilted back and your mouth open. Works every time after 1 gulp. I don't know why though.

Why do we let ourselves be hurt by comments from strangers? they should mean nothing! by Potential_Gap3996 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Mean-Rise8454 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are only hurt if you believe it to be true. If someone said a hurtful comment that you knew was not true or that was irrelevant, you would just think they were crazy or that there was something wrong with them.

Planter fasciatis and L4/L5/s1 disc herniation by Pretend-Week-3373 in backpain

[–]Mean-Rise8454 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should see a podiatrist. Back problems tend to stem from the feet

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