DavidsHands's Massage Interview
Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!
I was a student in a college-level Traditional Thai Massage course, and my first paying client came through the school I was attending. I felt a little nervous but confident at the same time. She had a good experience, and so did I.
I was working in a room with four or five other client/recipient pairs, and the vibe was really good. It felt grounded, safe, and really theraputic.
Tell us a little about yourself, if you were to pick something what would you like your clients to absolutely know about you?
I am a natural healer and teacher, and capable of intense healing work. My talents have been focused by choosing to study healing, communication, mindfulness, teaching, and self care.
I care as much about the people in my life as I care about myself. If we work together, you get the same level of care as I give to myself. So with me, you get to be the most receptive, pleasurable, and beautiful version of yourself.
I am here to help you safely explore your own needs, desires, vulnerabilities, emotional edges, and deepest pleasures.
Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?
Of course training is necessary, yes.
To be truly successful, one also needs: inclination to touch, powerful confidence and social/networking skills, care for other human beings, vulnerability, willingness to hold space, and relentless determination to succeed.
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
2012 was my first official massage training.
I've been intuitively massaging people since I was a teenager, in family and friend settings.
Healing, communication, mindfulness, and emotional development is forever.
How would you like someone that contacts you for a massage to feel when they leave?
When you leave, my goal is that you have experienced a new and surprising level of relaxed, open pleasure, and intimacy with your own sensory experience.
I would love to know that because of me, you get to truly enjoy your own body.
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
It's not addictive, no, and I'm not planning to stop any time soon.
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to move my body, practice acrobatics, dance, do contact fire staff and contact dance.
I like to listen to podcasts, find new music, rap and beatbox, cook, hike, and travel as much as I can.
I also enjoy eating mozzarella cheese and avocados.
Why did you become a Masseur?
To me, massage means access to genuine affection and intimacy.
I chose massage because it lets me be totally present and caring in my relationships to others.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
Be patient, and move slowly. Get treatment often. Learn clear and positive communication skills, and practice firm, permeable boundaries.
Listen closely to everyone, and learn to read and understand spoken subtext, especially all the non verbal messages.
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
I love travel. As often as possible. If the offer is nice, and we can communicate healthy boundaries respectfully, I would consider travelling to see you.