What type of massage music do you play in your treatment space? How does it reflect the personality of your massage practice? Does your spa use a high-quality digital subscription service? We asked massage therapists of all stripes how they choose music for their massage treatments and how it reflects their personality as massage therapists. Here’s what we found out:

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We're always looking for a good read (especially on a chilly winter day). We're even more apt to pick one up if it's going to help us in our massage practice. Our book shelves are filled with books that we've devoured, sometimes more than once. Today we thought we'd share some of our favorite massage therapy resources with you - in no particular order.

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Christmas is right around the corner, which means that your customers will likely be searching for the perfect presents for their loved ones.

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Music is an important part of the massage experience ... even when it's just a 15-minute chair massage. When you're traveling and carrying heavy equipment, extra weight can be a burden. Hauling around a heavy boombox, small radio, or detachable speakers can make you feel clunky and off-balance. Fortunately, there are now so many ways to fit all the music you want in the palm of your hand. With the trend of portable music on MP3 players and mobile phones, people have started getting really creative with lightweight, even battery-free, speakers and sound amplifiers for your mobile devices.

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Word-of-mouth recommendations have always been an important part of the massage therapy profession. There’s no test you can take, no certificate you can obtain, that will tell potential clients about the quality of your hands-on work. As a result, consumers often rely on the experiences of others to let them know whether they’re likely to get their money’s worth out of a session—that’s the original social media.

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