My ultimate goal as a massage therapist is to bridge the gap within the special needs community. I have been working in this field for the last 7 years and throughout that time I have worked several cases with individuals who I feel can benefit from Massage therapy. With the education I have obtained I feel strongly about being able to provide services to those who can benefit and also educate families and display why Massage therapy is necessary. Parents struggle with trying to find the balance between quantity of life and quality of life. I believe strongly in massage and that each individual could benefit tremendously. Each case is different but as licensed Massage therapist in addition to my years of training I confident I can create a treatment plan that caters to each individual's needs. Being granted this money will push me forward into the future that I envision. It will help piece together the bigger picture by spreading the health benefits of Massage therapy to everyone not matter their background or social status. In order for Massage therapy to receive the credit it deserves, we must reach the unreachable and bridge the gap.
Greensboro, NC
There is nothing more beautiful than to see someone smile again after being contorted with pain. As a Massage Therapist student, I am so excited to be entering a field that offers a way for people to connect to their own healing process and find a sustainable way to live happy, healthy lives. We live in a modern world full of stress related illnesses, and massage is a wonderful way to reconnect and find that safe, calm space to relax, let go, and heal. While my ultimate goal as a LMT is to help alleviate pain and serve humanity as best as I am able, my dream is to work therapeutically with children suffering from congenital disorders such as cerebral palsy, autism, and scoliosis etc. I want to help them in their early stages of development so that their passage into adulthood is as smooth and pain free as possible. I plan to be an active part in bringing therapeutic massage into full acceptance as treatment by the medical community.
Boca Raton, FL
Too often human suffering impacts the body negatively and has the ability to deeply root itself within our physical selves. My goal as a massage therapist is to create an intentional healing practice using the power of touch to provide treatment and relaxation services to those who seek relief. I plan to provide services to populations that could especially benefit from massage treatment, including oncology patients and those suffering from chronic pain or conditions. As a social worker in long-term care and hospice service, I have often witnessed that individuals with these ailments are not receiving the support they need from formal and informal support systems. For this reason, an additional part of my goal is to cultivate and provide compassionate, person-centered services in a relaxing environment where individuals are able to remove or decrease the weight of their overall suffering. My hope is that individuals will leave my practice feeling cared for and grounded as well as relieved of some of their suffering. I believe that individuals are able to live more joyous, full lives when they actively care for themselves and are cared for - my goal is to provide a space and therapeutic massage practice where this is possible.
Bellingham, WA
My desire to become a LMT is fueled by service. I currently work as a yoga instructor at the local hospital, in the school district and in a variety of studios . I am passionate about helping others feel better in their bodies. In our fast paced society people are facing more stress than ever before. Research proves that one can learn to manage how they respond to stress through relaxation.It is my intention to reach a broader audience by offering a fusion of yoga and massage therapy in a community workshop setting. My goal is to help more people access the stress relieving benefits of massage regardless of their socioeconomic status.. In addition to community yoga/massage workshops, I also intend to offer individual sessions using insurance and a sliding scale (for those without coverage). I truly believe that stress management is one of the most important skills that one can learn. It is my hope to not only facilitate relaxation through massage, but also to educate and inspire self care practices. I want to become an LMT so that I can empower others to live happy and healthy lives.
Bellingham, WA
My ultimate goal as a massage therapist is to provide services to individuals who would benefit from massage but for whom it may not be as accessible as typical clients. In particular, I am interested in working with older adults and individuals with chronic health issues. As someone who has volunteered with Meals on Wheels, I understand the value of human connection and the healing power of touch when it comes to older adults. The older population is often starved for touch, and I believe there is a great need and opportunity for massage therapists to serve this population in multiple settings. With regard to chronic health issues, I would love to be part of easing pain and providing support to individuals who are exhausted from being at war with their bodies. I am so excited to be on this journey of becoming a massage therapist, and I look forward to being of service and continually learning. I also look forward to being an advocate for the value of massage with special populations and helping make massage more accessible to everyone.
Manchester, NH
My goal as a massage therapist is to work with infants in the pediatric and NICU sectors of hospitals. I find it fascinating that massage helps premature infants with brain development, weight gain, circulation, and immune system irregularities. Therefore, my dream is to use massage modalities with premature babies to facilitate the development of stronger muscles and soft tissues making their transition outside of the womb less traumatic. As someone who has always looked up to their older sister, I am inspired to pursue this line of work because of my sister's challenging health experiences as a premature baby. Unfortunately, she was born during a time when massage therapy was not widely recognized or implemented by physicians. I know the difficulties that she and my parents had to face in the early stages of her life. My goal is to help others navigate those same obstacles with a nurturing and healing touch. Although massage therapy is becoming more accepted in the healthcare field, people continue to underestimate the power of human contact especially during the early stages of life. Therefore, in addition to a career as a CIMT, my goal is to help educate parents on the physiological benefits of infant massage.
Sacramento, CA
I have spent twenty four years of service in the United States military in which time managing with extreme physical demands, hardships and traumatic situations of those I was in charge of, around me or myself personally. During my military career and still today I continue to deal with major tissue damage of my left leg due to a motorcycle accident which shattered my tibia and fibula and PTSD from the effects of an armed conflict. I have firsthand experience how massage can help heal physically and mentally. I believe tranquility begins with the first touch of your mother holding you after birth and continues on with certain human contact such as a warm felt meaningful hug. As a retired United States Marine, I would like to help people by opening a relaxation studio that will provide people with massage, yoga and meditation. I believe that through these techniques that it is possible to return or maintain the quality of life to a person by rejuvenating their Body, Mind and Spirit. Massage therapy is one of the essential tools that will be required to achieve this goal. My ultimate goal as a massage therapist is to help people.
Harrisburg, PA
I am currently a personal trainer and caregiver, and I was working as a Manager/Lead Physical Therapist Aide, therefore constantly working with people to become healthier and stronger. My goal is to work in a career that promotes overall well-being and encourages others to learn how important it is to understand our bodies and help prevent injury. That is where the idea for my future clinic came about, Puro Movimiento, pure movement. Exercise is medicine and coming from the Latino community I keep advocating for healthier habits and the importance of holistic medicine. Each day I am in class I realize this is where I belong. I have worked long and hard hours as far as I can remember, but when I give a massage, it is not work. I am very grateful for taking this step, and I know one day I will be able to take my massage skills to the next level either through the advance neuromuscular course or getting a DPT. There is always room for improvement, therefore I consider myself forever a student of life and I am excited to see where this journey takes me.
Santa Rosa, CA
As a Certified Nurses Aide, I have always been passionate about caring for people through compassionate presence and helping hands. Massage therapy is a natural next step for me. I have cared for many rehabilitation patients and been amazed by how bodies can heal themselves when supported properly. Currently, as a hospice caregiver, I am blessed to care for individuals in the twilight of their lives, and to witness how hands-on care and healing touch becomes especially important in their final days. Mind-body connections are so real. Human suffering is complex, occurring on many intertwined levels: emotional, psychological, existential, and physical. My dream is to become a therapist who can address suffering on mental and physical levels, to support clients holistically and facilitate their personal healing. My long-term goal is to become licensed in massage and psychotherapy, and to serve geriatric clients. And the next step is to complete my massage therapy education. But tuition is difficult to afford on a caregiver salary, and I am in need of assistance. With a thankful and hopeful heart, I request your support so that I can, in turn, offer support and healing to countless individuals in my future massage practice.
Denver, CO
I have experienced, witnessed, and believed passionately in the therapeutic power of human touch throughout my life. Whether a simple touch of reassurance, a hand to help someone overcome a hurdle, or a targeted attempt to relieve pain, touch is always a connection of trust between two people. In my current profession as a registered nurse, I consider this trust to be the central, sacred element in my contract to care for each patient. While I have delivered and participated in many modalities aimed at healing and relieving suffering, my desire is to learn and master a more direct way to help patients achieve these goals. I believe massage can not only directly ease pain, but help alleviate the anxiety and stress that accompanies physical suffering. Being able to offer non-pharmacological strategies to address the physiological and psychological effects of cancer and treatment is more relevant now than ever. I see a great need for massage therapy within the integrative support network that serves oncology patients and caregivers. My dream is to create a role within this framework that will allow me to serve the patients I already care for in an even more meaningful way.
Greensboro, NC
In my life, I have found the interplay of breath, touch and movement in a massage to be a powerfully healing physical mindfulness practice, and a gateway to deeper dialogue with my body. I believe this dialogue is the essential foundation for whole health. I have chosen massage therapy as a career so that I can create a safe space and a physical pathway for my clients to mindfully tune back into their bodies so they may experience that basic wellbeing in themselves. My own experience of having massage available to me while grieving the stillbirth of my son and a subsequently miscarried child makes me specifically interested in the potential of massage for healing trauma and reducing anxiety and depression. Specifically, I would like to work with women who have experienced and are grieving a perinatal loss. I have learned through my own induction into this tribe that not only does grief live in the body, but also that many women become embattled with their bodies after such a loss, blaming themselves for it. I want to be able to support these bereaved women through their grief and help them re-establish a positive relationship with their bodies through massage.
Albany, NY
Her oxygen tank hummed in the background as we held hands. Every night, for about one year, I would join my mom in bed, holding her fragile hand as she fell asleep. In the midst of the chaos of her illness, she found refuge in my touch. That is the magic of intentional human contact. Quality of touch has the power to move someone into a space of rest and digest so that the relationship with what is going on in their body transforms. As an aspiring massage therapist, I am excited to impact the perspective of my clients. Although I am not able to mechanically go in and change the reality their condition I will impact their way of relating to their bodies. As a safe touch activist, I believe that physical contact, especially during times of transition, is very beneficial for physical and mental health. The sensation of feeling open, letting go, releasing etc. are all ones that a client can experience through bodywork. If they feel that way in their bodies, they can also feel that way in their minds. I am passionate about using this simple, ancient and powerful tool with those who need it most.
Oakland, CA
I have always been a service provider even before I knew what that was. I have always taken care of other people starting with my three younger sisters and a younger brother. Then I got married and had four boys of my own. After they got older, I was a CNA and cared for patients with Alzheimer's. Becoming a massage therapist seems like a natural transition for me. I would just be taking care of others in a new way. Nine years ago my oldest son died. He committed suicide when he was a sophomore in college. During that devastating time in my life, I was introduced to massage when I received it as a gift. Massage became a calming and relaxing part of my therapy and recovery. It had an impact on my survival and made a difference in my life. My goal is to offer peace and hope to someone else. I want to be able to encourage others who may be struggling emotionally and physically. Becoming a massage therapist can help me achieve that.
Greensboro, NC
I have been working with children and adults with autism for over 10 years in a variety of settings from public and private schools to summer camps and in private. At this point in my career I have come to a point where I am ready to do something I truly believe will make a lasting difference in the lives of these kids and their families and caregivers’. Massage therapy seems like an obvious practice to apply to this population, yet because of a lack of training and fears around behaviors and touch sensitivity, it is one that is rarely if ever available. Contrary to popular belief, people on the spectrum often need intentional, deep pressure to relieve stress and tension. Currently their only options are bear hugs or something called a "squeeze machine" invented by the notorious Temple Grandin. I have embarked on my study of massage therapy to apply the skills I learn to the population I am already well accustomed to, and also give the parents, teachers and support staff around these people much needed relief I am working full time with a teenager to pay for my schooling, but of course it is still a stretch!
Emeryville, CA
I spent four years of my life diagnosing and repairing B-1 Bombers for the United States Air Force. While I was in the Air Force, my body was put through enormous physical demand. I worked long hours in extreme weather conditions, all while performing physically exhausting tasks. Eventually, the inevitable happened, and I was injured. I did years of physical therapy with no real improvement and no pain relief. Massage therapy was an absolutely vital part of my recovery process and helped me gain an improved quality of life. As my enlistment contract ended, I found a desire to help people heal and repair themselves. The human body is an incredible machine, and as I continue my journey into the massage realm, I am more and more excited by its intricacies. Believe it or not, massage therapy is actually my third career. Before the military, I graduated culinary school and worked as a chef. Both careers had their advantages, but never seemed to "check all the boxes," so to speak. On the second day of massage school, I knew I was right where I belonged.
Studio City, CA
I started this journey in 2002 and had a traumatic life event occur. I went on to marry and had two children. I came back to Phoenix School of Massage in October 2017 to finish school and pursue my dream of helping others through massage therapy. As a survivor of sexual abuse I used to avoid any and all human touch. I feared I would be hurt if someone touched me. I went to massage school to learn the importance of healthy human touch and it was the best therapy I had ever received! I learned that while I can't go back and change things that happened in my past, I can help others who have had trauma in their life through massage. I would like to start a business which helps woman and men overcome the fear of touch by introducing positive human touch and healing to them. I believe I can make a difference in so many peoples lives by reaching out to those who like myself have had an experience that has made them feel unsafe around others.
Houston, TX
"Success to me would be to make a difference in the perception of massage therapy within the public and professional community. It is my dream is to increase our legitimacy as therapists, through research and education. It is my goal to eradicate the ""happy ending"" from our lexicon. Society has de-personified human connection to the point where touch is almost taboo. There is something very vulnerable about massage. Therapist and client must open up and subject themselves to the purest form of communication - human touch. Massage gives us an outlet to have an honest conversation with another human being. We speak with our hands. We listen through our fingers. Massage has the capability to listen to those who cannot speak. Each body tells us a story without even saying a word. When we truly listen, healing can begin, physically, mentally and emotionally. For some people this is the only form of healthy touch they receive and I think that the impact that we can make in certain populations should be acknowledged and supported. I am proud to be part of next generation of massage therapists. I believe in research and education. I believe in the power of massage."
Studio City, CA
When it is all said and done, being a successful massage therapist means the client left in a better physical, emotional, and spiritual state than when he or she entered my space. Clients receive massage for different reasons and my job is to figure out what the client is expecting and then surpass those expectations. Moreover, success is feeling good about my work and how I feel at the end of the day. When I lay my head down at night, do I feel like I put my all into the opportunities I was presented with that day? Finally, a successful massage therapist grows daily. Learning a new modality, a new technique, a new disorder, or even simply learning a new muscle helps the therapist evolve into the best therapist they can be. This excellence in learning transfers to the well-being of the client. All of these attributes of a successful massage therapist are linked together and support each other. Simply put, being a successful massage therapist means doing work you love.
San Antonio, TX
It's difficult to compress into a mere two hundred words just what becoming a successful Massage Therapist would mean to me. I've always aspired to achieve great things, but living life legally blind can understandably make even the shiniest, shooting star appear sometimes dim and out of reach. Growing up in a tight-knit family of five doctors though, a subtle indoctrination was at work probably as early as the effects of my degenerative eye disease. Study, service, strong interpersonal skills, and impeccable hands-on bedside manner were a few of the everyday tools I observed my physician-father use. It was his influence, not expectation that fueled in me a desire to help heal. Before my diagnosis, neither of us ever doubted I'd follow in his footsteps. But since things changed and they promise to keep changing, we both seemed to begrudgingly accept that the bright torch of our family-biz would not be carried on by me. That is, until 2018, when I become a Licensed Massage Therapist. I too will utilize those very same tools I watched my father employ. Becoming a successful Massage Therapist will allow me to take my place in a legacy of successful healthcare professionals, finally.
Greensboro, NC
I am currently a massage therapy student and a strength and conditioning coach in the Seattle Mariners organization and help minor league players reach their goal of playing in the Major Leagues. I highly value my massage therapy education and becoming a licensed massage therapist will give me the ability to manually assist the athletes I work with. As a future massage therapist I intend to provide my clients with the highest quality of service through ethical practices, personal service, in-depth understanding of the human body and practical application of massage therapy techniques. Successful therapists are able to assess and prescribe massage therapy modalities to aid in soft tissue recovery, assist in lymphatic drainage, induce appropriate autonomic responses, and safely increase joint ranges of motion. Successful massage therapists do so with the highest level of ethical practice and a premier level of professional care. It is an honor to study for and attain my massage therapy license. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the Successful Hands Grant and for supporting the educational process of future massage therapy practitioners.
Scottsdale, AZ
Leaving hospital nursing after an eighteen year career as an RN, I am now elated to find myself in a new profession where I can be an integral part of healing, health and wellness. As an RN, I would watch as the hospital system focused mainly on symptom relief, often never even getting to the root of the problem. Pharmaceuticals are used, frequently with poor outcomes. I would find myself aiding and abiding in this negative cyclic system. All the while, the one thing that I would want to accomplish was not being done. I want to inspire, heal, improve health and wellness for my patients. This can not be done with a paternalistic point of view. This can not be done with synthetic pharmaceuticals. This can only be done with a holistic approach. Massage is a part of this holistic approach. I empower massage as an opportunity, to provide my intent synergistically to help the client. The client is active in their wellness because they are investing in themselves. This is the difference that will promote their healing, health and wellness. I am thankful that I have this opportunity, to be a part of healing, from the inside out.
Bloomington, MN
A successful massage therapist possesses qualities of compassion, empathy, positivity, and commitment. This is an individual who both enjoys bringing health and wellness to others, as well as, having the passion for making a positive impact in people's lives and sense of wellbeing. A successful massage therapist is able to connect well with individuals of all ages, ethnicity, and gender. Dedication, trustworthiness, motivation and willingness to make improvements to current skills and attributes are essential to growth of a successful massage therapist. This therapist possesses positive anticipation towards implementing received knowledge and expanding upon it throughout the rest of their career. Willingness and desire to teach and train others in the industry, as well as, receiving continuing education credits to further education in human body function and wellness is also a quality of a successful massage therapist. Possessing the idea that one of life's biggest rewards is contributing to and improving the lives of those who have a physical obstacle by assisting them in seeing the advantages they have and the quality of life they can regain and enjoy is another example of the positive mindset of a successful massage therapist. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Spokane, WA
"To me, being a successful massage therapist means empowering clients to better care for themselves. A massage session is a time to check in with your body and see where you might be holding tension from physical or psychological stress. Massage increases awareness of oneself. I currently work as an EMT in 911 response, and each shift can present with hectic challenges. In this field, we are trained to stay calm and follow our protocols. There isn't time to freak out. After each shift, we are exhausted and there is no mental energy to process our feelings. We go to bed, wake up the next day, and repeat. After a recent tragedy, massage therapists offered care for first responders. Many of us found that we were holding tension we never knew! All the unprocessed feelings never went away, but are stored in the body. To have this experience is a wake-up call to better self care. Beyond pain relief and deep relaxation, I want to encourage people to care for themselves well. If my clients feeling more at home in their body, and more aware of their needs, then I will feel like a successful massage therapist."
Winter Park, FL
Success as a massage therapist means providing a positive and restorative impact on my client's lives while being able to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle for myself. The combination of producing beneficial results for my clients while building relationships and trust with them is extremely rewarding. I feel fufilled knowing I am in a profession of which I am passionate, that will keep me learning throughout my career, and that provides variety in modalities and work environments. The ability to work in a hospital, spa, salon, or chiropractor's office, pursue entrepreneurial endeavors, travel, or work with other healthcare professionals ensures an exciting and evolving career while also avoiding burnout. Positioning myself in a vocation that is centered around health and wellbeing will incorporate those goals into my own life. As a personal recipient of massage, I was amazed with the results it provided, and I look forward to helping others find similar success. The excitement of going to a job that I am enthusiastic about is second only to the freedom that this career will afford me in terms of achieving personal and professional goals.
Pittsburgh, PA
In 2007, I chose to complete my Master's Special Education degree research on connections between disability and massage. Some peer-reviewed literature already existed on the benefits of massage therapy with individuals with disabilities, and my research confirmed a sitting, five-minute neck, shoulder, and upper back massage decreased off-task classroom behaviors in two 10-year-olds with Down syndrome. It's taken a few years for me to find my way to massage therapy as a profession, but I see how my background in special education will enhance my future practice. To be a successful therapist, I will individualize the experience for each client, like a special educator would do for their student. As a practitioner, I need to keep in mind that the client-therapist/teacher-student role will be in constant flux as I listen and learn from my client and teach them self care strategies. Like a novice teacher seeks the wisdom of a veteran, I will seek out continuing education opportunities to learn from therapists with history in the field. Special educators are known for reaching out to the marginalized students, and I desire to bring massage to populations that often don't get the opportunity or are uncomfortable with the traditional methodology.
Hot Springs, AR
While finishing up my last effleurage, the final stroke of my hands gently leaves this person on my table. I step back and observe them knowing I gave them my full attention and effort. This is how I choose to practice. With intention, attentiveness and compassion. Walking up to a person with my smile and hand extended, my goal is always to make everyone feel comfortable, welcomed and at home. To not just go into a room and do the same technique over and over, and being able to successfully keep up with new techniques and new methods and having a bird’s eye view perspective is important to me. My goal each time when the individual gets off my table, the first thing I want them to think is how much better they feel. I want them to feel great and pain free. That I helped them through their suffering in some way. I believe the attributes of a successful massage therapist are the following: being passionate about helping people, level of attentiveness to individual needs, customizing individual techniques, being present in the moment and wanting to alleviate pain and suffering.
San Antonio, TX
A successful massage therapist will put to use their knowledge and skills by respecting the client’s body, preserving their dignity and modesty, and never having a judgmental attitude toward any client. A successful massage therapist can relieve the physical pain of those who are suffering. A successful massage therapist, will help the client regain lost mobility and range of motion by using the knowledge and skills of my trade to the best of their abilities. A successful massage therapist can make the client’s muscular tension disappear. A successful massage therapist will be able to use their skills to create a state of ultimate relaxation. A successful massage therapist can create a place where the client can escape from the pressures and stressors of their life, and want to come back over and over again. Being a successful massage therapist means that in sixty minutes the client will feel like that they are the only person in the world at that moment in time.
Saranac Lake, NY
To me being a successful massage therapist means creating value and fulfilling a specific need for my community, to shift awareness one person at a time and allow healing to occur. I believe that precise therapeutic touch is one of the greatest healing tools we have in this physical world we inhabit. Providing a safe space for clients to let go and heal is what I look forward to offering. As a Positional Therapy Practitioner I offer solutions for those with chronic and acute pain. My goals are to continue my practice as an LMT and upon graduating develop a non-profit organization geared to helping veterans suffering from chronic and acute pain. As a Marine Veteran this is an issue that is important to me and will be in the forefront of my efforts. So to me being a successful massage therapist transcends just being a skillful individual. It is about accomplishing these specific goals whereby I can offer gentle healing solutions to a population in dire need. I am motivated by compassion and the benefit of others. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mount Kisco, NY
I believe that the most essential elements to becoming a successful massage therapist are passion, knowledge, compassion and integrity. Passion is indispensable; it is the integration of enthusiasm into what I do. Passion shows my dedication and willingness to go above and beyond what is required. It is important for my clients to see that massage therapy isn’t just what I do, but it’s part of who I am. Being knowledgeable allows me to share what I know with my clients and explain how massage therapy can be used for maintenance and preventive care. If they can understand how massage therapy benefits their health, they are more likely to utilize it. Compassion is the element that enables me to show genuine concern for my clients. When this takes place, I am able to develop a connection and learn their needs not only through what they say, but through what their body is telling my hands. Finally, integrity is a must-have whenever someone comes to me with their pain and trusts that I can help them feel better. Once a client goes on the table, it is my obligation to ensure that their health and safety come before my business.
Long Beach, CA
A successful massage therapist is one who, above all, acknowledges and appreciates each individual who comes on their table as an individual. This ensures a client-centered approach every time and the best massage for the client every time. This requires open communication including clear statements on intent of therapeutic action by the therapist and active listening before, during, and after the session to ensure the actions are having their intended results for the client. In addition to the typical expectations we have for any health practitioner such as strong ethics, values, and morals which align with the guiding principles of organizations, a successful massage therapist is always learning. Paying attention to new developments in any field is crucial to your success, but especially for those in health care professions. While many things remain consistent through the years, it is important to stay up to date on evolving trends to ensure the best service can be provided to their clients. A successful massage therapist is compassionate, attentive, communicative, ethical, and constantly learning.
Akron, OH
Based on my current understanding, to be a successful massage therapist is much like maintaining a healthy relationship. It takes continuous, diligent work to remain open to growth and actively listen to what the other person needs, all while exuding compassion, patience, and love. Thriving in my field means to be deeply concerned in the complete experience I am providing for the client. By experience, I am referencing the vitality of the lobby the client walks into for the first time. It’s the energy of the environment, the unprecedented organization, and meticulous cleanliness of the entire treatment space. Being successful means creating an ecosystem of cooperation and communication for the client - one that functions within the boundaries of mutual respect, a personal dedication to integrity (both inside and outside of my treatment space), humility, and balance. For me, being successful in massage therapy means to always strive for more knowledge and excellence in order to facilitate a caring, innovative, creative, and passionate practice in which clients want to be involved. Ultimately, the client remembers how special we make them feel, and to me that is the fundamental success and reward of being a massage therapist.
Lakewood, CO
Not everyone gets to experience how it feels to be able to heal, or help someone by using their hands. We may not be doctors, we may not be surgeons, but we do have the ability to help people not only physically, but emotionally, and mentally as well, by using our hands. To me, being a successful massage therapist means being trusted by each and every client and having the power and ability to allow each and every client the chance to take a break from the day to day bustle and to be granted tranquility and relief. As a massage therapist clients trust us with their most prized possession, their bodies. They are granting us permission to put out healing hands on their bodies in hope that we can bring them relief from whatever they may be experiencing at that moment. Doctors go to work each day and hopefully more times than not, have the chance to save lives. Massage therapists go to work every day and have the chance to make a difference in their clients’ lives and give them the most beneficial experience they have to offer. That is what being a successful massage therapist means.
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