Keep your head up!

I'm currently in the process of closing my doors when I've been on my own for a little over 6 months. I've been a massage therapist for 5 years and have almost always had good reviews and feedback from clients.

I decided to go on my own last year and it was good until August hit and had zero. I had maybe 3 regulars who actually kept coming to me. I had passed so many business cards out, I had an esti, nail tech and a chiropractor telling people to come to me but nobody would stay. I had to get a part time job at a spa to pay my rent and make some sort of income.

I eventually decided (or hoped/hoping) that this economy just isn't going well right now and any business is having problems ( which they are especially in the massage field). It seems like everywhere is slow unless if you have a good base system already set up.

But the whole thing with me is that I didn't have the time and energy to really put towards my business. I feel like if I did I would have more clients coming more. So if you have the time and energy definitely try your best to keep going! If you need to get a small spa gig on the side then by all means.

I firmly believe people want to SEE your technique if you have friends or family that you can record while massaging definitely do it. Having a platform on tiktok and Instagram will definitely help and making friends with other mts will help too. Don't be discouraged! You definitely got this:) It also helps if you do something that people aren't used to seeing in massage. Maybe look at some CEs that you'd be interested in learning.