BodyworkbyVin's Personal Masseur Interview

Last Updated: May 25, 2019

- If we are fortunate enough to be aware of and be able to do what we are passionate about or have a special talent or gift for, I believe it's an opportunity to seize upon.
Like many avenues I have explored over the years, the gift of touch is something I've always had some sense of, and conversely, appreciation for the impact, need and positive and pleasurable results of man to man touch.
Becoming a masseur seemed a natural path for me.
I also enjoy meeting and connecting with people and this work is an extension of that.

- I wouldn't use the word addictive as many people associate that with negative behavior or something you can't control. After giving thousands of massages over so many years I would say it's an integral part of my life, and I believe I would miss it. When I take time off and am away from it, when I come back to it I'm reminded of the impact of touch, and the connections with my clients. It's like being away from working out; when you start up again you realize how good it makes you feel mind, body and soul.
I like helping people feel good!

- I care about people.
I appreciate how important touch and attention is for our comfort and overall health. I'm also a great listener and certified life coach, and happy to work with people on other issues and challenges they face.

- Over the years clients have shared with me bad experiences they've had with so-called masseurs, locally and otherwise. I am never happy to hear about these.
I believe a man lying down and trusting someone to massage him is literally one of the most vulnerable positions he can can put himself in!
I do not take for granted that someone is putting their trust in me. I know that for many of you finding time for yourself is not easy.
I am open to creating a sacred intimate bond between myself and the client, and giving 100% of my energy.

- My hope and expectation is that they are feeling better than when they came in: positive, relaxed and very satisfied.

- "AMAZING! ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE!"

- There are many ways to measure success. I believe it's about achieving goals, and maintaining and growing with what you set out to do.
When clients tell me how good they feel after a massage or email me the next day and thank me again--that is the best measure of success!

- I've thought about being a masseur on and off over the years. I would see the reaction that friends and boyfriends would have from my touch and over time realized that it was something special.
When I learned that my grandfather (who I never met) was known for his touch, I decided that this was something I wanted to share.