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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If you want to see massage therapists get assertive passionate, go ahead and throw them a question about pricing. How we arrive at pricing our services is fraught with debate, confusion, and emotion. And maybe it should be.

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I get bored sometimes. I love my job and I think I'm pretty good at it. But I get bored, and then I notice my hands-on work gets a little boring, too. Then just being at the office is kinda boring and I end up spending too much money on coffee and omelets at the cafe with great wifi next door. And then a long-time client gently suggests that it's been awhile since I've practiced anything new on her... Oops. Bored and stagnant. Bummer.

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Earlier this year we sat down with a tax pro to find out everything you as a massage therapist need to know this tax season. Certified Public Accountant Larry Marietta gave us some great tips to make tax prep easier than rolling off a massage table.

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I know. I KNOW. The kids just went back to school. The leaves are barely turning. And I don’t even know what I’m going to be for Halloween yet. But Gift Certificate Season will be here before you know it, and a quality email plan can help you maximize your sales. It’s not as arduous as it seems, and here are the four steps you must take to be prepared for a successful email promotion.

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