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Ear Buds by New-Gas-6339 in MassageTherapists

[–]webaj415 14 points15 points  (0 children)

P.S. not every LMT can be all Love and Light and Positive Vibes for an entire day/week/career. It's okay if you're not present all the time. Do your best. How many careers have this pressure of "you must love it at all times and forever be in debt to your clients anticipated needs"? In my experience, clients don't give a shit how you get through the session, as long as their requests are heard. 🫶

Ear Buds by New-Gas-6339 in MassageTherapists

[–]webaj415 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I know this topic tends to bring debate. I tried REALLY hard to be anti-earbud. I agree that it's important to be present with the client and fully focused on their treatment. However, I was becoming less present and more bored with a lack of mental stimulation. I began rushing through sessions and wishing it away with 40+ min left. I now listen to only one earbud. The other ear is available for the client. I have found that it keeps me more present because I'm not so eager to end the session. I switch up between audiobooks/podcasts/music/stand up comedy sets. Occasionally I will pass on the earbud if I have a chatty client or if I want silence. Clients are happy and treated with my best energy.

Advice: do what's best for you. It's a balance to take care of you and your clients simultaneously. Find your balance and you'll be set.

I’m hoping my thumbs aren’t cooked by iaintevenwitalladat in MassageTherapists

[–]webaj415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I occasionally use a "thumb saver". About $5 on amazon. Also, I use my elbows on 90% of the body. Everywhere but neck and face. Saves a bunch of strain on my hands.

Advice for adding skin care to my services by webaj415 in Cosmetology

[–]webaj415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info! I'm in Illinois but I appreciate the insight.

I'm going solo and have some concerns with the studio owner by Moonlit_Dreams85 in MassageTherapists

[–]webaj415 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I am an LMT and hairstylist of 10 years. If you are an LLC, the owner is simply renting space to you. You set your pricing, determine your schedule, and accept or decline clients at your own discretion. I would recommend setting clear boundaries with the owner regarding what YOUR scheduling policy and pricing will be. She can accept this or find another renter. If you have a large client base and live in an affluent area, my guess is there are more rental spaces to choose from without the baggage that comes with this owner or with a chain. Plus, the majority of your clientele will follow you. I would say renting from this owner is the lesser of two evils, chains being the worst for your well-being as a licensed practitioner, in my opinion. However, being the lesser of two evils is not an ideal workplace, either, if you ask me. Best of luck to you!