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Health Funds and Your Massage Business

Please note: This article is currently under review, and will be updated in early 2024. Many students approach me for advice regarding the impact of health fund rebates and their massage business. More often than not they have just seen a job advertisement looking for...

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Before, During and After a Massage Treatment

Part One: Preparation Before a Client Arrives As a massage therapist, it is important to have the proper preparation at the start of the day so you will be nice and relaxed and create the right atmosphere for a successful day. A massage therapist should arrive at...

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Insurance within the Massage Therapy industry

Do you need public liability insurance? Some think not, however the number of claims are both surprising and increasing, so if you have no public liability insurance you are taking a huge risk, even if you only do gentle relaxation massage. People sue you for anything...

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More Ways To Start A Massage Therapy Practice

Massaging at a Gym as mentioned was the way I began, and most fitness centres are more than happy to have a massage therapist working there as it is in their best interest to do so, and they will use it as a selling point to sign up new members. The rent can be agreed...

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Is It Safe To Have Massage Therapy When You Are Pregnant?

This question has been answered before, but there still appears to be some confusion out there. There are massage therapists that specialize in pregnancy massage, but there are also many practitioners who will not massage pregnant ladies out of fear that something...

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During a Massage Therapy Session

You need to make sure the client is always warm, remember a client will often feel cold as the result of a good massage that has thoroughly warmed the muscles. Having an electric blanket on your table on 3 can be used if needed. This keeps the client warm without the...

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Why Massage Therapists suffer from Wrist Problems

There are many massage therapists that burn out and quit because of wrist problems, which I believe can be minimised by making sure you are massaging correctly, as well as taking good care of yourself. Proper massage training is also very important. The major cause of...

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