How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?

I have been a masseur for about 10 years now. I hope I can continue for many more years. Frankly, this is the best job I have ever had. I enjoy meeting lots of different, interesting men, and not doing the same routine thing every day. It is also rewarding knowing that you are doing a job that has a concrete, positive physical and mental health affect on so many people.
Plus, there are big benefits to being your own boss!

Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?

I like to think that I am!

I have been giving massages and helping men relax all over the country (and sometimes Canada and Europe) for more than 10 years.

I pride myself on giving a genuine massage. My time at the gym makes me very strong! I can do real deep tissue.

Of course, the real key is to adjust every massage to the client's taste and learn to give an individualized, tailored session, not the same rote massage every time. That makes it more enjoyable for the client, and more interesting to me professionally.

Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?

I think training of some kind is crucial.

It doesnt have to be totally formal, but like anything else, you do have to train and practice to achieve. I took a community college training course rather than an official certification course for financial reasons at the time, but I have also learned over 10 years from practice, from mentors, from reading massage sites and (believe it or not) from watching educational massage videos.

I do believe in the mantra: practice, practice, pracitice!

I always want my art and talent to improve and the only way to do that is to keep learning.