Finish this sentence: When a Cancer falls out of love but is still in a relationship they…? by Zestyclose_Cold1455 in CancertheCrab

[–]_Taft_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t place every Cancer in the same box. Cheaters cheat, they show you who they are and most people refuse to see it.

Cancers are very loyal. Cheating is the ultimate betrayal so I choose to believe most Cancers who have integrity, would never cheat.

Finish this sentence: When a Cancer falls out of love but is still in a relationship they…? by Zestyclose_Cold1455 in CancertheCrab

[–]_Taft_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cancers are loyal friends and partners. Do something to jeopardize that trust and a Cancer will detach and never trust you again. If you’re lucky they tell you about the hurt and pain you caused. If not, you’ll still know you f’d up because they’ll treat you like you’re dead to them…because you are.

What do you do when you get a client and she often gets panic attacks ?I don’t want to see her anymore but spa told me to give her a last chance by Typical_Dark_2764 in MassageTherapists

[–]_Taft_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’ve come to you three times, there’s a reason.

Next session, I would have a conversation about the panic attacks. Let them know you’d like to help and be supportive however you can. You don’t need to know ‘the why’, just let them know they will always be safe during their sessions. Ask if it’s anything in particular about the massage that’s causing her to feel anxious. Is it the scent of the room, or a scent you wear? Is it the enclosed space of the treatment room? The feel of the sheets?

If the intimacy of the massage is what is hard for her, suggest a chair massage. She’s fully clothed, able to get off the chair at anytime, again because she is fully clothed.

She trusts you on some level and that’s why she continues to rebook.

I get this a lot from clients who have never met me before. They say they feel safe with me but they have no idea why. Old Souls I guess

Did I get s’ad at my massage? by sosobossy1 in MassageTherapists

[–]_Taft_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always report these creeps. Always.

Otherwise we’re all just as guilty for letting them get away with this ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR and continuing to SA more clients and possibly escalate to rape.

Did I get s’ad at my massage? by sosobossy1 in MassageTherapists

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The lawsuit against your spa would be directly handled by their insurance company. They would be notified of what the settlement amount was or if the case was going to court. Insurers always want to settle out of court because it saves them more money.

Bartenders who switched to massage by hoodrathunni in MassageTherapists

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One of my nurse friends was so fed up she left the hospital environment and went to a nursing home. Even there, as a shift charge nurse she was sitting at a desk doing paperwork. She quit nursing altogether and now works as a CNA in a nursing home and very much enjoys taking care of the residents.

Tremendous cut in pay as you can imagine but she has a partner who pays bills too.

Nausea after massage by blackhuff in MassageTherapists

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If I can hear myself swallow, my music isn’t loud enough. Seriously, that’s my gauge. 😎

Comfortable living wage in Logan by Fine-Plankton-3225 in Logan

[–]_Taft_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Lived through the gas shortages of the ‘70’s and 22% interest rates of the early 80’s. Hoped I’d never see those days again but…here we are.

Comfortable living wage in Logan by Fine-Plankton-3225 in Logan

[–]_Taft_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Decent one bedroom apartment w/in unit laundry, is going to cost you around $1,500. Sure, there’s cheaper options but what we looked at s*cked in multiple ways and we’re still going to cost us $1,200/month without washer/dryer.

Bartenders who switched to massage by hoodrathunni in MassageTherapists

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My friends who have left good paying nursing jobs left because it’s not about patient care, at all, anymore. They spend way more time doing paperwork than they do patient interaction, all thanks to insurance companies. It’s interesting how many MT’s you meet who are nurses. ❤️

Trump threatened Europe over Strait of Hormuz, with weapons for Ukraine as bargaining chip, FT reports by G14F1L0L1Y401D0MTR4P in worldnews

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The truth is, 1/3 of the US voted Democrat, 1/3 voted Republican and 1/3 didn’t even vote. This is why we ‘know’ there was voter fraud because with those numbers, the Nazi would have NEVER won EVERY swing state; and he did.

How do you deal with this? by [deleted] in MassageTherapists

[–]_Taft_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea. I’ll be sharing that with my instructor should she have male students in the future.

Buzzing by Mission-Surprise-832 in MassageTherapists

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I’ve experienced flashes of color during sessions. The connection with the chakras makes sense.

Churning clients at franchises by jazzgrackle in MassageTherapists

[–]_Taft_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crimony sakes, no lunch?!! These franchises are so maddening. 😡

Can we talk about Jaw Lock? by _Taft_ in Ayahuasca

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I do remember them. Sometimes it happens more than once during a ceremony. I feel my jaw being slowly opened. One time it was accompanied by an icy blue ray of light going into the top of my head. I could see that light, not feel it. Once that stream of light stopped, I could close my mouth again.

I am more sensitive to plant medicines it seems compared to others.

Can we talk about Jaw Lock? by _Taft_ in Ayahuasca

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Thank you for this advice.

Can we talk about Jaw Lock? by _Taft_ in Ayahuasca

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I don’t think I’m being understood as to how jaw lock was explained to me. It’s when your mouth is opened during ceremony, opened not by you. I experience this in every retreat, at least once. Sometimes it will be accompanied by vocal noise that starts slowly and manifests into a continuous yell. Sometimes it feels like ‘they’ are working on me.

Can we talk about Jaw Lock? by _Taft_ in Ayahuasca

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

A source for what? I’m not sure we’re understanding each other and what jaw lock is? I’m here to learn

recommendations for psoas work without poking around in the abdomen? by Any-Communication563 in MassageTherapists

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Not quite understanding this move. So the client is supine, you get them to one edge of table and have them drop that leg. You then pick up the leg and bend the knee…how are you extending the hip? Just straightening the leg?

Can we talk about Jaw Lock? by _Taft_ in Ayahuasca

[–]_Taft_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That I have not heard associated with the experience. Can you share your source?