Massage therapy is increasing being looked upon as a lucrative career option by many people with a healing hand and knowledge of the techniques of specialized massage therapy forms, so a mobile therapy unit is a great way to begin small and reap big dividends – through careful planning!
Not only has the modern lifestyle provided for growth, career fulfillment, entrepreneurship and advancements in every sphere of life but it has also provided for more stress to perform well and thus increased the value of alternate healing techniques, such as massage therapy!
It is not wonder then that what used to be chiefly considered a physiotherapist's domain is now so much in demand as a value-added service in parlors, spas, health farms and even hotels as people crave rest, relaxation and peacefulness that a good massage therapist can provide with a flick of the wrist and spin of the fingers!
While it may not always be possible to rent out large and grand looking offices or commercial chambers for a massage therapy business, one can start small with the venture of providing quality massages at affordable costs by investing in a van so as to offer mobile massage therapy packages.
It is also a considerable lower investment than renting or buying a place and employing many people with added overheads; besides, having a mobile massage therapy business allows one to decide schedules according to their convenience, have more than one location to operate from and thus wider reach to customers, they are self-employed and enjoy more freedom than massage therapists working in a parlor under a boss and can also thus be totally independent in setting regulations for work as they please and deem fit.
Investing in a movable massage therapy business also reduces the expenses related to a regular set-up in an office environment besides eliminating much of the equipment one would require to fill space or even the salary of a receptionist and manager as such; other headaches such as property insurance and utility costs are also considerably reduced in a mobile unit.
With the small private area afforded by a mobile massage unit, there is the added attraction of therapists being able to offer couple-massages that are a sensual treat for many partners who cannot enjoy the togetherness of such an experience at a parlor in quite the same way besides a mobile unit allows the entrepreneur to visit home-bound clients and those with a disability just as well.
Even those with a time-limitation can be attended to in the privacy of the mobile massage unit with the therapist making the appointment somewhere near the client's office/home. However, with all these heavy advantages to a mobile business as a massage therapist, there are equal numbers of downsides, which include taking care of self-employment taxes that are typically more.
Having to take care of health and vehicle insurance on your own, incurring more fuel and maintenance cost for the automobile, extra commuting long-term, physical tiredness and mental strain of dealing with varied client demands at odd hours besides having to take care of advertising your services and business developments. Weigh the pros and cons of the decision and choose wisely if you are cut out for making it in the mobile massage therapy business – after all, nobody knows your needs better than you!
Massage therapy products
There are different kinds of massage products being used by the physical therapist. It lies on how the person applies such product. Know them up-close in this article. Usually, oils and lotions are being mixed with powder to soothe one’s skin.
Products being used by therapist varies on what kind of massage session they are going to apply. Each product has its usage. Mostly in spa parlors they choose to use massage oil or they adhere to the client’s preference. Mainly achieving the best kneading the body necessitates must be met by the masseuse.
Massaging with oil
The use of massage oil contributes a good effect to both massage therapist and the client. It slides easily and it is being absorbed by the skin. All kinds of massage oil are admired by people. Even baby oil being applied on the newborn makes the mother confident about using touch therapy to help the baby’s development faster.
When moms lovingly caress their young ones the child feel a sense of security. Some therapist prefers to use stimulating massage oil with natural refreshing blend of citrus products.There are plenty of essential oil new Ferri, Tangerine, Peppermint, Almond oil, Citrus oil, grape oil, Sesame oil, Avocado oil, and many more. Any form of essential oil is applicable to one’s body and it’s safe and refreshing.
There’s also what they call the holy oil that is derived from essential which is absorb by the tissues. Most essential oils have an aroma therapy smell that penetrates to our senses.These types of oil sometimes help soothe dry skin and helps improve the condition of the skin by making it look healthier when being applied after taking a shower.
It provides natural response to our reflexes; minimize tension and releases stress due to physical fatigue and daily anxiety. It helps and make the body feel more calm and at ease. One feels good and for some drift away slowly into sleep. Right after a tension relieving massage all the muscles are loosen up that even insomniacs can’t resist the calling of their beds.
Massaging with lotion
Lotions are alternative means if oil is not available. But there are people who prefer to use lotion because of Vitamin E that are present in that product. It softens the skin and the smell lasts longer on it. It also moisturizes dry skin cells and helps restore dullness that is present in the body.
Also an anti-aging agent it replaces your skin’s dead cells using anti-oxidant agents. Some countries have more highly advanced skin therapy applications than others. But the use of lotions as one of the best products for massages will never be outdated. Everyone needs to be treated like a baby once in a while.
Excerpted from the book Massage Therapy For Complete Body Relaxation by Wings Of Success.
This excerpt has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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