CHAMPIONHANDS's Massage Interview
Tell us a little about yourself, if you were to pick something what would you like your clients to absolutely know about you?
I have a twin brother . . . we are identical, mirror-image (him left handed, me right), separated by less than 2 minutes -- and yes, i am the youngest.
And yes, like myself, he is also gay.
and did I mention - I’m the youngest?
And sorry, we don’t offer four handed dual massages for reasons I am sure you will understand. Moving on….lol
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
I am beyond stoked to have surfing in my life. where else on earth, with the exception of scuba diving, can you go with absolutely NO phone? yea, exactly . . .aside from providing me with a solid identity early on, I have a great crew of buddies I’ve surfed w for decades.
Surfing is not only a healthy activity and escape, it’s been the catalyst for surfing all around the world : Japan, Korea, France, Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Hawai’i and others. My bucket list #1 - Surf North Korea. It has a high potential for perfect surf and virgin waves so I’m praying their tourism improves before I am in a rest home and get to deflower said virgins.
Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?
I believe in order to break the rules you have to master them first.
Just because a technique is used by the masses, is ***y, or generally just expected doesn't mean its appropriate for that situation.
Intuition is the most important modality.
How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?
Hopefully good enough to leave a 5 star review!
What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?
My experience + training + style is wholly original and evolved from the typical body rub.
My blend of kindness, deepness, creativeness & definitely hotness is truly an amazing experience on so many levels, it literally transcends words. But if you are still skeptical, just book a massage & let me make you a believer.
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
I have traveled and lived as a local in several international spots + NYC + my hometown LA.
This exposure to other culture & language has been a serious eye opener and blessing -- i realized America is not, in fact, the center of the universe. Really, we aren't.
How would you like someone that contacts you for a massage to feel when they leave?
Similar to the way you feel when you find the perfect hair stylist. Just better.
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
I would miss it for sure. Ask someone who does uber residually if they would miss it. yeah . . . no.
That is why you should really just book a session with me today right now!
Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?
Hell yes! Just check out my reviews, since a happy client is the benchmark of success.
I am looking forward to furthered success in 2020 meeting/massaging more future 5 star reviewers on RM.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
For starters, stay out of my turf, or else… just kidding! (Sorta)
But really, learn the basics & master the modalities.
When you know human anatomy, your hands can assess issues that many simply don't realize or find difficult to articulate/vocalize.
I kinda consider myself a Body Whisperer. You gotta feel it to believe it.
Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!
Honestly? Other than the client being a nice dude, the rest was pretty much a blur. It was my massage maiden voyage so I was pretty nervous and tried to get through it without a personal injury case being filed. Kidding aside, I was overly fixated on the technique and hoping for a happy client once the time was over, which he was!
Why did you become a Masseur?
I was a personal trainer and training manager at a high end gym in NYC and Miami Beach. One day, several clients in a row suggested I should go into massage while stretching them post workout. ‘Your hands are so big and strong!’ they said.
It had never occurred to me! Soon after I decided to take the plunge and it was a great decision. I’ve made amazing friends and it’s a pretty lucrative ‘side hustle’ — better than Uber, that's for sure.
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
Wow, it’s been nearly 10 years now since I started this business. It’s been stop and go since I have a full time career and have the luxury of this not being a primary source of income. I will continue as long as I keep getting booked…which reminds me: have YOU experienced my champion hands? Today seems like a wonderful day to contact me and let me show you. Exposition only goes so far; it’s the experience that will make you a regular!
