BarcelonaMassage's Massage Interview
Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!
I was interested in massage when I was younger and practiced on friends. In 2008, I enrolled in a year-long massage therapy program and got certified as a massage therapist. I remember I was nervous about my first paying client, but I got really good feedback and my client came back. I learned that loving to give massage is part of what makes me a great massage therapist.
Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?
Yes, I do consider myself a successful masseur. I have a lot of repeat clients and I regularly get excellent feedback. On my last trip, one client said "that was the best massage of my life" and there were also previous clients that were very eager to see me when they saw I arrived. It is important for me to connect with each client so I can tailor the massage to their needs and my skills and experience show.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
Do massage because you love it and you will be a good massage therapist. If you love massage, you will enjoy connecting with your clients and from that, give massages that they want and need. Be open to your clients needs and as your experience grows, you can offer them massage that will be far more effective.
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
I've been a massage therapist since 2008. I've done it part-time and full-time through the years and my clients have followed me as I travel. I hope to be able to do it the rest of my life because for me, massage is very fulfilling work.
How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?
When a client leaves after a massage, I want them to feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and relieved. I can do a very relaxing massage as well as deep tissue (I am strong!) and highly technical massages for athletes who need the extra attention before big events. Its important to me that each client gets the experience they desire.