I know that The Sound of Music isn’t actually a Christmas movie. But it was often on TV around the holidays, and it was the very first VHS tape (well, two tapes) I got the year we got a VCR as a family gift. So, it’s a holiday movie to me.

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There are a handful of universal truths in this world. There are certain things that massage therapists know, through instinct and experience. Nope, I'm not talking about the philosophical stuff that comes with hands-on work. I'm talking the nitty gritty. The day to day details that can make or break us. Yesterday, I marveled at my ability to fill a bunch of oil bottles with no funnel and no spillage. Then I checked in with some friends, and we made a list of other Massage Realities and Weird Superpowers.

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It seems clear. We should not disclose who our clients are, when they come in, or why they see us. Boom. Black and white.

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I'm always curious what kinds of music other practitioners are playing in their massage rooms. So I asked.

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One of the best parts of being a massage therapist is the cool gear. We get to use funky tables and chairs, fancy oils, and listen to music while we work. One of the worst parts of being a massage therapist is dealing with all the gear. Or specifically for me, remembering the gear.

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