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You know you’re a massage therapist when….

You know you’re a massage therapist when….

A recent Facebook post on a massage therapist group asked the question “You know you’re a massage therapist when…..” Now probably the majority of the answers are in-jokes for massage therapists but still…some of them are quite funny. You know you’re a massage therapist when… You automatically wash your hands up to elbows You come home and shower the people germs off You don’t think that rubbing oil into naked strangers bodies is at all weird You notice complete strangers’…

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Foot massage
Plantar Fasciitis and Massage

Plantar Fasciitis and Massage

The information here is my personal interpretation of the comments made on the podcast about plantar fasciitis mainly for my own reference and posted here for general interest. It is not intended to replace or to be a substitute for medical advice by a trained physician and healthcare practitioner. Fasciitis implies inflammation of the fascia but what is more likely to be happening is an -oscis.  Maybe there was an initial injury but there may be maladaptive changes but they…

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Fertility massage
How Good is Fertility Massage Sydney?

How Good is Fertility Massage Sydney?

Many infertile couples look towards natural health as an aid to facilitate conception.  They try supplements, change life-style and book a fertility massage Sydney in their attempts to fall pregnant. This frequently occurs after IVF type treatments have failed.  Alternatively the couple may not just be comfortable going down the IVF path in the first place. And if you search on Google for fertility massage in your home town or suburb then chances are that you will find a therapist…

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Full Body Massage
Massage Etiquette Australia

Massage Etiquette Australia

A frequent discussion post on massage Facebook groups revolves around what to wear for a massage, draping and whether adjusting underwear is appropriate. And often there are large cultural differences.  This may lead to massage recipients feeling uncomfortable when partaking in massage in a different country.  Or even if they were to try a different modality in their own country.  This post discusses massage etiquette in Australia. An expression that is commonly used by therapists is that you should “undress…

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Sydney Massage for Women
Trust and Professionalism: What to Expect from a Male Mobile Massage Therapist

Trust and Professionalism: What to Expect from a Male Mobile Massage Therapist

Considering booking a male mobile massage therapist in Sydney but hesitant about choosing a male therapist? This is a common consideration, and it’s perfectly natural to have questions about the experience. This article explores what you can expect from a professional male massage therapist in a home setting. Professional mobile massage is built on a foundation of trust, respect, and clear boundaries. Many women discover that a male mobile massage therapist can provide exactly the type of therapeutic treatment they’re…

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Sydney Massage for Women
Why Female Clients Prefer Female on Female Massage Therapy

Why Female Clients Prefer Female on Female Massage Therapy

Had conversation recently with a client who had recommended me to a colleague. Her colleague though had only ever had massages from females therapists.  She was not prepared to even consider a massage from a male, despite my clients recommendations. She was only prepared to consider female on female massage. My client struggled to understand it and just put it down to the fact that she was concerned about the potential vulnerability being a female in a state of undress…

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Myths about getting regular massage
Myths and Misconceptions About Getting Massages

Myths and Misconceptions About Getting Massages

For some people who don’t get regular massages then they find is difficult to understand why others rave on so much about how good massage is. As a response they may put forward (spurious) arguments about why they don’t feel the need to book in for regular sessions. Here are a few myths about massage that are not true:

Sydney Mobile Massage Booking
Funny Massage Story #3

Funny Massage Story #3

Just a short story this time. Received booking from a wife as a surprise for her husband as he had been working hard and was generally fairly stressed. The appointment was scheduled for 8pm on a Sunday night. I arrive and knock at the designated time and hubbie answers the door in a dressing gown. And a very crest fallen look on his face. Turns out his wife had put the kids to bed early and told him to go…

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massage records and claims to fame
Mobile Massage Records

Mobile Massage Records

I’m sure most massage therapists would have “claims to fame” at one stage or another during their massage careers. The following is a list of my mobile massage “records”and “claims to fame” although I suspect some of them would have been bettered by other therapists. Most locations visited to see same client – 6 Most generations massaged within one session – 3 Largest age gap between clients massaged in the same week – 94 (100 yr old and 6 yr…

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Mobile Massage
The Nocebo Effect

The Nocebo Effect

Most people are aware that there can be a positive effect merely from the power of suggestion, the placebo effect. Studies invariably demonstrate that reduction in pain as the result of an intervention are correlated to the expectation that there will be a reduction in pain as a result of said intervention. If you go to a doctor and you are given medication for pain then the chances are that so long as you believe that the medication will work…

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