If you don’t have a networking group or groups, it’s time to start looking! If you are already involved in a massage referral network, there’s plenty of room to diversify into new areas to increase your massage therapy client base.

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No one particularly enjoys raising prices for massage therapy services, especially the part where you have to break the news to your clients.

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Each massage therapy space is unique, along with the practitioner who works there.

That said, there is not simply one room set up that works for everyone.

There are, however, basic guidelines and best practices for setting up a comfortable and successful massage therapy treatment room. We've gathered helpful tips, videos, and tricks for making your space a place where you love to work and your clients love to visit.

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Have you ever had to tell a client "no" or cut short a massage therapy treatment?

Many therapists have had uncomfortable and awkward encounters with clients (for a variety of reasons) and very experienced MTs have learned to deal with inappropriate behaviors.

Gathering stories and real life examples from massage therapists, we've put together a short guide to communication strategies and scripts.

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When you begin your career as a massage therapist, you think about how much you will enjoy helping people feel better. Maybe you anticipate the freedom and flexibility you'll have when it comes to setting your own schedule and working for yourself as an independent massage therapist.

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