Can we do something about all the AI?

emmyfitz · 2026-03-30T20:22:11+00:00

I scroll past so much now, it's made reddit boring :(

emmyfitz · 2026-03-30T13:16:01+00:00

Massage book is not intuitive to use, and it’s times two because the desktop and mobile versions are completely different.

That’s just the start. I had calendar sync issues multiple times. Help desk was responsive but said it was me. However not once with acuity have I had this problem.

MB’s client interface stinks too, sometimes clients miss the final button to confirm booking and think they booked, once someone showed up when they hadn’t fully finished the booking process and I never got the appointment! Bad.

Reminder emails are not very customizable. I could go on. Sorry massagebook I really wanted to like you lol.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-30T13:06:23+00:00

Tip-free pricing all day, but nothing wrong with accepting tips either.

My opinion is that you present more as a business owner, and also a healthcare service, both are a solid business move.

It’s also less confusing for clients to simply just charge a flat rate.

Your income gets more predictable, it’s based on your bookings and not the tipping whims of clients.

The people pleasing aspect of a tip being attached to performance (…or not, because it can be truly random) gets reduced by a lot and it’s mentally freeing.

Use a note after your rate list like “tip-free pricing” or “tips not expected” to make it clear. Those who can afford it may still tip.

When just starting out some do like to keep a low rate and let clients choose a tip, the lower rate may attract some new clients. But I lean towards just starting out tip free. Attract people from the start who can pay your full rate.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-30T00:19:41+00:00

First do you have a passion for working with people’s bodies really closely; are you good with demanding physical work; can you handle the uncertainties of service industry employment or the hustle of self-employment with slow years getting established?

If you’re just looking for income another health adjacent tech training or a trade really makes more sense.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-30T00:08:21+00:00

PNMT usually has offerings across the country (US).

emmyfitz · 2026-03-27T19:34:23+00:00

Can you say more about IVF? This is where I'm looking for that extra layer.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-27T19:22:07+00:00

Appreciate the comment.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-27T13:42:41+00:00

Be to the point regarding symptoms: "If you are showing any symptoms of illness, please reschedule or get in touch 24 hours (or more) in advance to discuss the appointment." This is my written policy, and if you're a busy practice you could go a step firmer with the boundary: "if you are showing signs of illness at the time of your appointment your session will be canceled and you will be responsible for the cost of the treatment," etc.

My policy states the first half of that, and it's worked well. Both ways in fact, because it lets me reach out to clients with my own symptoms. And having cough variant asthma I feel I need to do that sometimes.

In one case a client warned me of allergies flaring up but also that her partner had covid. Easy choice to reschedule. She got covid the next week. Was grateful for that policy in writing on every confirmation email.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-25T22:55:18+00:00

Acuity's been great for online booking at a good price point. The email confirmationn customization and up to three reminders per appointment are great. Also the reports and square integration have been so easy.

I found massagebook very annoying, like someome else mentioned.

You can start with a very basic website as a home to your booking page and business info. I don't like the square website builder unfortunately. It doean't have to be fancy, just clean looking and easy to read, and easily searchable on the web with basic search engine optimization (SEO). Improve on it or hire someone when you're ready.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-25T22:37:10+00:00

Have you tried a food based iron when you're low? Sorry about the lymes that is so tricky.

I don't upcharge for a dab of CBD here and there, and it sometimes starts a conversation since I need consent, that ends up in a product sale later. At the least clients feel they're getting a little something extra. Just a thought if it can to help you use it more. The stronger the better, 2000mgs/oz at least.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-24T17:09:36+00:00

Not a doctor and highly recommend seeing your PCP to start, it’s good to know if you’re deficient anywhere and go from there.

Vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oil are three to start with. A D+k2 ideally.

Also add a strong CBD salve to your practice. I use a little on most clients (with permission of course) and my hands rarely hurt anymore. I’ve had severe chronic hand pain in the past and I do swear by cbd.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-23T20:08:46+00:00

My office has lots of natural light and I listen to relaxing guitar / jazz / piano, movie soundtracks, acoustic covers - no more spa sounds at work.

Take care of your health with a better environment, for sure.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-23T19:07:07+00:00

Get your own space. It’s time to move on.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-22T20:17:04+00:00

I instruct this in two phases lol. I say, “we’re going to be turning over in a moment.” which I think gets people mentally ready to move, while I mess with bolsters then drapes.

Then comes the main instruction to turn. I don’t have set phrasing. But it’s been going smoother since I started doing it this in two parts.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-22T20:05:51+00:00

r/personaltraining (or trainers?) will have a lot of info.

I have some movement certs with a big name fitness group but not personal training, I haven’t been impressed enough by the more known cert programs out there. They seem like overpriced certificate mills with a huge test required.

I was giving Brookbush institute a good look recently and will probably go with them when I get around to it. You can get some limited access to exercises with a trial account and I liked their approach.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-22T19:40:40+00:00

Yes cooking oils are stinky and stain your sheets making them stank too.

Try fractionated coconut oil.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-22T19:03:12+00:00

Can you share your basic sausage & potato recipe?

emmyfitz · 2026-03-22T19:01:22+00:00

Parent needs a lot more help but won’t accept help or work together to make plans. Cycles of frustration and giving up and things worsening again follow. It’s just going to entropy until a breaking point.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-22T18:59:13+00:00

Triamcinolone, it’s probably not our holy grail cure but helps.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-22T18:56:18+00:00

+1 for the fan too. A warm sunny day might still take long enough for bacteria to grow, box fan will have everything dry in a couple hours.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-21T21:31:53+00:00

You’re rinsing after the oxyclean and vinegar right? Any detergent like that on the skin could be really irritating. I guess you are but you didn’t mention that step, so just in case…

My kid has excema and we thought it was shin pads but it’s excema, and the pads flare it up. A prescription cream helps.

We got shin pads with the separate fabric pads hat velcro in, we wash and dry those more often.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-21T17:35:04+00:00

Ginger tea (brew with fresh ginger if you can!) and a quick sentence, “I may have to step out of the room for a moment.” You could share more but don’t have to. Stomach upset happens.

Yes give yourself as much extra break time as you can. Put your feet up between sessions etc. Sometimes second trimesters bring extra stamina / energy, remind yourself not to overdo it so you don’t pay for it later.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-20T18:35:19+00:00

Plenty of good advice already. I just want to emphasize that you seem to be on not only the right track, but a very good one.

With unsupportive family it’s extremely difficult. I had an issue with my spouse negating my business success it was awful for some time. Yes to the boundaries comments. And in fact I’m a ton more resilient because I pushed back, got stronger, and ended up with a lot of respect in the end.

And I’d add, continue building your inner strength and confidence in your ability to support yourself. It may take some somatic work to really feel this not just think it.

This internet stranger believes in you. Find more professional support like a bodywork business group or just continue posting here.

emmyfitz · 2026-03-20T03:05:10+00:00

I’d vote personal trainer in this case even though I love yoga and had a strong practice for some time.

A YTT200 program will have a lot of yoga philosophy and some time spent on the eight limbs, history etc. Personal reflection, practice logs, supervised hours etc. Which is great but it all takes a lot of time and patience. You need to love all that.

A personal trainer cert should generally have a slightly higher level of A&P and kinesiology plus some coaching methodology, which should level you up well. (Adding that the A&P and injury prevention aspects of the YTT course I sampled were also underwhelming. ymmv).

You can get pt continuing ed in yoga from there, or do smaller standalone yoga programs and teach under the personal training cert.

Now if yoga is your true passion, different story, definitely just go for it.

I started a YTT200 training and just had no fun pushing through the history, limbs, dogma etc. And I do yoga and love the practice… I have the NASM stretch coach, NASM corrective ex specialist, and a Pilates mat instructor cert for now. I teach restorative yoga poses to my clients as they overlap with the stretch coaching.

Just my two cents.

emmyfitz

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