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.

What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?

I am sure there are plenty of good masseurs out there. I think what distinguishes me is the completeness of the quality of my massage, and my willingness to listen to each individual's needs and tailor a specific massage session suited to him. I also think my deep caring and respect and interest in each person who comes to visit me is obvious in my interactions with other men, and they often comment to me about my friendliness and genuine warmth.

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.