Achilles_masseur's Massage Interview
Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!
Honestly I can't remember my very first client since I practised for a long time on friends and acquaintances for free before becoming a professional, but I perfectly remember that I started to become interested in massage after a guy who had a good massage training healed a gym problem that I had got on one of my thighs: he was able to put me back in shape in a couple of days, and I understood massage was a serious stuff.
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
I guess it's as addictive as any other activity one really likes to do and believes in. Anyway yes, massage is part of my healthy and physical view of life and I think it will always be.
Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?
For me to be a successful masseur means that people are generally satisfied with my massage and they feel better afterwards, and this is what I'm told most of the times.
Tell us a little about yourself, if you were to pick something what would you like your clients to absolutely know about you?
I'm not sure what "to pick something" should mean, anyway although I don't want to seem discriminating against hairy guys, massaging is much easier and pleasant on smooth, shaved or little hairy bodies. This is something every masseur knows, but I'm ready for any kind of body.
How would you like someone that contacts you for a massage to feel when they leave?
As I said, after a massage one should feel deeply relaxed and former muscle contractions should be released. Most of the times I'm able to solve or soothe minor problems, and some people are pleasantly surprised.
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
A healthy way of life is a kind of hobby for me, I like sports and could not live without my gym (I started to learn calisthenics recently). But I must say I'm also very much into theatre, music, cinema, exhibitions, arts, travelling, and this is how I spend most of my free time. I'm not a disco guy at all and I don't like very crowded places in general.
Why did you become a Masseur?
Because I decided to make a business out of a passion, and also because I found out this is something one can do everywhere and it allows to travel.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
To take a number of different courses, naturally starting from the basic ones, and to practise a lot on different kind of physiques in order to develop one's personalized technique. A good knowledge of humany anatomy is also important.
What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?
I don't know all other masseurs so I can't really judge. What I can say is that I really care for somebody's wellness: every masseur should do that, right?
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
I've been a masseur since 12 years now, and I think I'll continue until I love doing it.
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
I used to travel a lot since a few years ago, and I also lived abroad for some time. Since I settled in Rome I became committed to a university course and had to stop travelling, but I'm planning to start again soon.
Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?
I think a special sensitivity for other people's body is an essential prerequisite, but then one has to deepen his knowledge, refine his abilities and master an appropriate manual skill. So yes, a good training is definitely necessary.
How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?
Didn't I already answer this at question n. 5? ;-)