blacktop's Massage Interview
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
there is a risk of a mental and psychological addiction and dependency. Addiction isn’t really the right word to use, as it generally refers to a substance you have withdrawals from, such as alcohol or nicotine.
In some cases the relationship between client and therapist can become of same nature as between doctor and patient. Here the client depend on the therapist for their well-being, and can’t do things on their own. Dependency in essence means that the client gives up responsibility for themselves and their own well-being and hand it over to the therapist. This is one of the major risks in psychotherapy for instance.
If the therapist isn’t aware of these mechanism and stops it before it happens, a weekly massage can become ‘addictive’ and an unhealthy experience for the client. It is the same issue which faces all health-professionals dealing with patients and most are educated to deal with it.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
I love knowing that i am helping people, whether it be just to relax in general from their crazy life or due to a specific issue that they come in for. People who dont like the profession i guess are just in it for the money, and no matter how much they make doing it will never be happy with it then. It is a stressfull career for those that do it i know, people think that it is such an easy job but those are the people who i would like to see do back to back massages for an 8-10 hour day and see how easy it is. It is just like every other medical job, you have to have a passion for what you do and for helping people- people look at CNA's and wonder how they can wipe other peoples butts all day long and love their job- they just do cause it helps people, same with massage therapist. So if you dont like it, then quit and find something else, dont sit there and complain about it.
What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?
Ablity to Self-Promote: A great massage therapist will be most successful if they can promote their work to attract new clients.
Business Management Skills: A great massage therapist has excellent business management skills and can handle running a practice or working on a freelance basis. They are good with finances and marketing.
Creates a Relaxing Atmosphere: A great massage therapist employs a variety of means to ensure a relaxing atmosphere, including dim lighting, soothing scents, or music.
Excellent Customer Service Skills: A great massage therapist has excellent customer service skills and is willing to accommodate a client to ensure a good massage experience.
Interpersonal Skills: A great massage therapist has excellent interpersonal skills and can create a rapport with a client that helps put them at ease during a treatment. They answer questions readily and explain what they are doing during a massage.
Knowledge of Proper Technique: A great massage therapist has extensive knowledge of the techniques used in a variety of massage types.
Manual Dexterity: A great massage therapist has excellent manual dexterity and is able to easily perform the complicated massage
Why did you become a Masseur?
I happily give massages, not for a grope, but just to make them feel better.
i love to touch , i love bodies
That is the point right?
Oh, I admit there are times when it's a massage with "intentions". But that's another matter. ;)
I've just given friends wonderful full body massages. Because I happen to be very good at it. And it makes me feel good to be able to make someone else happy.
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
I am a gentle, fun loving soul with an excellent sense of humor. Hobbies include hiking, biking, swimming and dancing. Need a full body massage? I can give you a massage. I enjoy jazz, classical music, browsing the internet and enjoying nature's wonders, positive thought and a world at peace. I am a liberal, non-violent free spirit.
I am a good cook, make good coffee, I like computers, philosophy and I am good at running errands. I like cooking seafood, poultry, barbecue etc. I make pizza from scratch, white clam sauce spaghetti with an Alfredo sauce.
I like the beautiful views of the sky water and nature. I enjoy philosophy and psychology, logic and understanding and not worrying about things beyond our control
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
i am masseur since 5years ,i really dont plan to stop ....hehehe