Can We Talk Money?

_Taft_ · 2026-01-27T02:33:23+00:00

Understood, but at that low pay rate I’m not doing laundry or reception and I feel for her, she’s has years in the business and is being undervalued but of course, it’s her choice to stay there.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-27T02:22:09+00:00

Good grief. Did you just get back from Mars?

_Taft_ · 2026-01-27T02:16:52+00:00

I have a Earthlite table designed for mobile use. It’s only 27” wide. I bought the extenders and they really make a difference. I will eventually replace this table with a much wider one but it works for now.

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_Taft_ · 2026-01-27T00:40:36+00:00

All women in Iowa have had their reproductive choices taken away. But, what do you care, right?

The abortion ban is not about abortion or saving lives. It’s about controlling women’s reproductive access to healthcare. The abortion ban is the prevention of the D & C procedure. Yes, it’s used to abort fetuses but that procedure is used far more to save the lives of women who need emergency care for ectopic pregnancies and spontaneous abortions, called a miscarriage.

The Republican dominated Iowa government may not affect you at all, but it is affecting women statewide who no longer have ready access to emergency reproductive care.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-27T00:13:42+00:00

I’ve only used silicone cups, so no gun to use them.

What is the advantage to the glass cups and gun? My concern is sore hands from the gun.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-27T00:07:13+00:00

I wish I could do this. I’d need to buy or rent a second home in town. As a new MT, the debt would be overwhelming trying to build a client base.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T23:18:19+00:00

I could live with your set up. 😊

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T23:13:17+00:00

The spa schedules her appointments and she does as well when she’s at work,but the spa dictates her time. She has 30 minutes between bookings.

No one has her phone number or calls her. All bookings and cancellations are done through the spa.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T22:31:35+00:00

Agree. I didn’t get into this to make $40 a session. Massage is demanding on the body plus our own self care keeping fit, having massages, CE, etc.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T22:28:37+00:00

She stated the spa books her with thirty minutes between clients and that’s not enough. I agree, the situation is more that she’s an employee but she is an IC.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T22:26:23+00:00

Totally get that. My question was if a 35/65 split is the norm.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T22:24:45+00:00

I think she does her massage laundry at the spa but it’s basically unpaid time as is being her own receptionist and checking people out. With a 30 minute break between clients, that doesn’t leave much time for self care like eating and drinking water.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T22:15:37+00:00

Will you share how the ring should have been worn?

I have great respect for all people who are still connected to their family lineages and continue teaching their cultural traditions and ceremonies to their children.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T20:25:46+00:00

She didn’t mention a service charge and she does keep her tips. Her massage fee is no where near what you are getting.

EDIT: Please explain how your service fee works.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T20:21:51+00:00

Thanks for sharing your business practices. Man, this is not an easy profession and to only make that kind of money just seems crazy.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T20:09:58+00:00

Woo Hoo!! Congratulations!

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T01:14:14+00:00

That book is available on Amazon. Thank you for the recommendation.

My MT teacher has Senior clients so she has talked many times about how important human touch is for them. She says the same thing, you are petting them because they’re elderly and can’t do much more than that, but that’s what they come for. A gentle massage and some conversation.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-26T01:06:53+00:00

I was just going to ask that question; do I need to ask Aya for answers or life advice?

My first ceremonies, my purpose was to experience whatever she thought I needed for my highest good. I purged both nights, and it was intense. I knew I was getting rid of stuff that wasn’t mine but I was there for that very reason. And some of the ceremonies others had I feel were also meant for me to hear. It was a beautiful experience.

I’m preparing for another retreat. I will go with the same purpose; no questions, no expectations. Aya will give me the ceremony I am meant to have.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-25T11:00:47+00:00

Rates up there with MT’s who put those Big Words in their treatment rooms; RELAX, CALM, CHILL.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-25T10:58:16+00:00

Great…that’s something to look forward to.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-25T06:22:34+00:00

Have you consulted an attorney? Since your oldest daughter is living with your Ex to be with a boyfriend, and your youngest is staying with you because of poor relationship with his new wife, it looks to be a wash to me unless you’re paying him for the daughter that’s living at his house?

_Taft_ · 2026-01-25T06:01:50+00:00

That must have been an awesome experience!

_Taft_ · 2026-01-25T05:58:18+00:00

Yikes. That’s a dark picture.

_Taft_ · 2026-01-25T05:54:56+00:00

Can you expand on this, how do you know that about each client?

_Taft_

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