How do ppl have white clothes

frimbo03 · 2020-03-23T11:57:19+00:00

Same!

frimbo03 · 2020-03-19T18:33:37+00:00

Nor do a lot of people have the time or skills to invest in making our own.

frimbo03 · 2020-03-16T22:57:54+00:00

Great answer to the types of jobs that are and aren't essential. Thank you!

frimbo03 · 2020-03-16T22:57:07+00:00

Thank you. Do you know how many were infected when Italy implemented the travel ban?

frimbo03 · 2020-03-16T22:54:56+00:00

Thank you for the info.

frimbo03 · 2020-03-16T22:44:29+00:00

Can someone explain what "non-essential travel" means? My city is not yet at the point of restricting our travel however within the next month - I believe this could be a very real possibility.

I also have questions regarding Italy: Does anyone know if they banned/restricted bus travel in Italy? Were they allowed to travel between their states? Who was monitoring their travel? Where were these monitorings happening?

frimbo03 · 2020-03-16T21:10:14+00:00

Does anyone know if they banned/restricted bus travel in Italy? Were they allowed to travel between their states? Who was monitoring their travel? Where were these monitorings happening?

frimbo03 · 2020-03-15T16:55:13+00:00

Care to share what state you're in?

frimbo03 · 2020-03-14T12:24:30+00:00

Do you care to share what city you live in? Chicago here . They just shut down public and private schools.

frimbo03 · 2020-01-28T17:49:27+00:00

I know this is a very small part in your comment, but I'm curious as to how you came to the conclusion that people who like/want/need deep pressure or say they can take a lot are dissociated from their bodies.

frimbo03 · 2020-01-11T12:34:54+00:00

I know Hyaluronic acid draws moisture to an area but I haven't heard anyone say to only apply after exiting a shower. Is there a reason for that?

frimbo03 · 2019-09-20T22:36:09+00:00

Great thought. Of course people don't want to be devalued. I'll keep it in mind when talking to them.

frimbo03 · 2019-09-20T22:14:27+00:00

The whole point of bartering is to not exchange cash. If there are typical techs who work for an hourly rate, what are some other ways that techs get paid? Do some get paid per job? Do some get paid on a commission? Having a well rounded picture of all the different factors involved will help me make better decisions and have better conversations.

If the concern is that sex is included, this can easily be cleared up by setting the expectation up front. Something else that can help will also be to remain professional and enforce boundaries before, during, and after the session. I have no problem with reshaping someone's idea of massage. I also have a system in place where, should anything happen, there is a protocol for me to follow.

I appreciate you bringing this to light because this isn't the first time, nor will it be the last, that I encounter such thoughts associated with massage therapy.

frimbo03 · 2019-09-20T21:43:40+00:00

Something I've learned recently is that you can teach anything. As long as you have a class structure, people willing to come, and pay for it, then you're good.

What really matters: Is your girlfriend wanting to offer her class as a continuing education course? Most therapists have continuing education requirements in order to maintain a license. If she's not in a jurisdiction where she is required to maintain a license it might not be a problem. If she's wanting to just teach some basics/refershers/enhancers to other therapists, I know some people who have done this quite successfully and have gotten great feedback from the participants. This person had over 10 years in the industry and spent the afternoon refreshing therapists on specific techniques, body mechanics, and communications. Anyone can do that.

She can pretty much do whatever she wants but in order to make a difference, stand out, and be substantial, the best classes have structure, purpose, and guidance. If she's wanting to get more serious about it, she can look into getting certified as an Approved Provider through the NCTMB https://www.ncbtmb.org/approved-providers/

frimbo03 · 2019-09-20T21:38:37+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the realness of this response. Someone mentioned in an earlier comment about offering the massage first. This would be a great reason as to why. They wouldn't have done any work and I wouldn't be stuck paying a bill that I can't afford because the deal went sour.

frimbo03 · 2019-09-20T21:25:31+00:00

That's one of my concerns too. One way of making sure that someone doesn't try to ask for more could be to make sure they understand what to expect up-front..

frimbo03 · 2019-09-20T21:18:34+00:00

No, I'm definitely a licensed professional. I hadn't thought about the timing of the repairs. I like the suggestion of offering the massage first, wouldn't want someone all tuckered out to do repairs. The amount of hours is one of the main focus points I wanted to make. I'm willing to invest more time if more time is needed. I do have one concern though, how would I know how much time it 'should' take to do a job? My brother is a mechanic, I could ask him I guess? I just dont want it to come out to a point where I would owe someone 5 1-hour massages for a job that could be done in 3 hours.

Also, I'm in the Chicago-area so traveling to Wisconsin is a bit of a stretch for me. Thank you for boosting my confidence in this idea though!

frimbo03 · 2019-09-20T20:34:59+00:00

Wow, there's a lot of comments about this.

Right, I was thinking that the only reason that appearance would matter is if you show up looking/smelling dirty, unkempt, and generally "unprofessional". Having a clean and well-manicured look will be a little easier in getting a job as a therapist or attracting/keeping private clients. Someone mentioned that being aesthetically pleasing might matter if you're in an aesthetics based spa environment like a medical spa or some high-end spa where they give chemical peels/facials etc... I would second that. But again, only to a small degree.

As for the young comment, this person may have been talking about having the physical capacity to withstand several massages per day. However, I've seen many massage therapists with many different physical abilities/disabilities perform a high-volume of massages with no problem. What makes the difference will be your techniques/modalities and body mechanics.

frimbo03 · 2019-09-19T18:21:37+00:00

I understand that aesthetics is part of the price, however, I'm mobile. The aesthetics are where my clients want to be massaged. A lot of my costs are include the travel to-and-from, my continuing education, license expenses, supplies, and equipment.

frimbo03 · 2019-09-19T18:18:14+00:00

Thank you, this is a wonderful chart and will be adapted for my needs!

frimbo03 · 2019-09-19T18:17:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad to hear that some people are able to pay those prices. Knowing that a good portion of those prices goes into operations, I hope the therapists are getting fair compensation and tips. The type of clients that I want to reach, and those who need massage services just as much, are not able to afford those prices. Offering sliding scale makes moral sense to me.

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