El_Massage's Personal Masseur Interview

Last Updated: Feb 03, 2019

- I don't know that I'm all that different from every other guy in this line of work. I value the work. My clients get a relaxing, therapeutic, spa-quality massage.

- I'm not very chatty, but that doesn't mean I'm not interested in learning about you.

- I travel relatively often (Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, NYC and Mexico, mostly), but when I'm home I'm a homebody.

- I like a client to leave feeling like he's been pampered, nurtured and touched physically, mentally and emotionally.

- I want a client to leave feeling better -- rejuvenated, in less pain, more flexible, more connected to his body, energized -- than he did when he arrived.

- You should love the work. Read massage books, watch instructional videos, do trades with a good pro, get honest feedback, find out what feels good to you and try to do it for others.

- I think one should have a general knowledge of anatomy and massage strokes/techniques, but extensive training isn't a must. One can self train by reading massage books, watching instructional videos and doing trades with a good pro (who gives honest critique) to find out what feels good.

- I've been a masseur for 8 years and plan on doing this until I'm no longer physically able. It's a good workout and helps keep me fit.

- I would say I'm successful. I have many satisfied clients and enough work to pay the bills.

- I play and watch tennis, play beach volleyball on occasion, and Words With Friends daily.

- I enjoyed giving massages to my lovers even before I had any training. When I uprooted and moved to NYC I decided I no longer wanted to work for someone else so I got educated and trained and developed a massage style that I think benefits most people. I love the flexibility working for myself gives me.

- I will absolutely miss my masseur days. I get so much pleasure from giving an excellent massage. The client's gratitude makes it worthwhile and energizes me.