Does massage hurt? This is such an interesting question. I will start off by saying that, yes, it sometimes does. But, should it hurt? Keep reading to find out. Most of my practice is Swedish massage. Swedish massage is what my school, Kekino, taught. I chose to go to Kekino because I really loved the massages I got there. Swedish …

If you want to know why I only take male clients by referral, this story will help. A Little Story One day, I was in my office and in between clients. I got a text from someone requesting a massage. (As a side note, I can tell with 100% accuracy whether a man sent the text.) So I stated that …

I am on a couple of Facebook groups for massage therapists. Therapists post interesting things sometimes. One made me thankful for my superpower. Keep reading to find out. I Had No Idea One big surprise on one of the big Facebook groups for massage therapists was when someone asked what they think about while giving a massage. The woman who …

Referrals are a huge compliment to me. Do you have any friends who love massage? I’ve met Moms, daughters, and friends of clients. It is such a privilege, honestly. Sometimes, a family member comes to town for a visit and my client schedules them an appointment. If you’d like to refer a new male client, I can usually accommodate that. …

What makes a good massage room? I have some ideas. Maybe you’ve never thought of it. As the owner of Richardson Massage Therapy, I’ve given it a lot of thought. Top Requirements for Massage Room Above all, a good massage room must be a safe space. The client must feel safe parking and entering the building. They must feel safe …

You may be wondering what to do with your hair during massage. I thought it might be helpful to explain from a therapist’s point of view. Other massage therapists may have different preferences, of course. This is just my opinion. The Trickiest Hair Length During Massage You might be surprised to know that the most problematic hair length during massage …

Want to know what goes into my choice of massage lotion? Keep reading and I’ll explain. Types of Massage Lotion There are a few different options for massage. Lotion, oil, cream, and gel are the main options. I buy mine in large containers so it will last a few months. Clients seem surprised at how big the container is but …

Today’s topic is difficult. It is about safety during massage. Please take care when reading or choose to skip this one if the topic might be triggering to you. Vulnerable Let’s face it. Being on a massage table puts us in a vulnerable position. We aren’t wearing much and are lying on massage tables. We are relaxed and off guard. …

You may be wondering: Is it OK to sleep during massage? Such a great question! I wanted to take a few moments to share my thoughts on the topic. I am a female Licensed Massage Therapist in Plano, Texas. My clientele is almost exclusively female. And my specialty is helping folks relax and reduce pain and stress with my Swedish …

How To Get Massage License in Texas Today’s topic is about Texas’s massage license. TDLR is the licensing agency in Texas. Getting a license for massage therapy in Texas involves a few steps. First, the licensee must meet the education requirements, which is 500 hours of study in approved topics. They must pass one of the 2 approved licensing exams. …