HeavyHand's Massage Interview
Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!
My first client was a sweet lady in her 50s. I distinctively remember her because I was one of the first individuals who was able to get her out of her chronic neck pain. She had a work related injury and it touched my heart that I was able to give her relief, even if it was temporary. It was this day that I knew I wanted to help people experience the same, and have been doing just that ever since.
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
Yes! I actually took a slight break from massage (sometimes you have to go where the money is) and honestly I hated every day working away from my trade. That's why I have my days where I work on at least one client daily.
Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?
Not very many therapists are able to work as a massage therapist full time. I am one of those therapists.
How would you like someone that contacts you for a massage to feel when they leave?
Refreshed, satisfied, and out of pain are a few that come to mind. I also have a knack for making people table drunk. Who needs alcohol when you have massage?!
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
I am a nerd. I love me some action movies (especially super-hero related ones) and frequently play first-person shooters in my downtime.
What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?
I'm licensed, educated, and very well practiced.
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
I've been licensed since 2011 and easily plan to stay in the field for another ten years. Who knows, maybe even longer!
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
I love to travel. But I will admit, I don't do it as often as I would like. Covid, however, doesn't really help with it either.
Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?
I would say yes. Having great technique and a large repertoire of knowledge will give more people a reason to come back for more. It also helps you stand out more against the crowd. Anyone essentially can provide a relaxation massage...but how many can greatly improve a client's quality of life?
How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?
Spoiled. Every experience should be an unique one that they have never experienced before.
Why did you become a Masseur?
I have always liked helping people. When I got out of high school, I wanted to pursue a career in chiropractic medicine but knew I wouldn't survive another 8 years of schooling. I picked a close alternative that wasn't a huge time investment, and I have been practicing ever since.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
Study, get lots of practice, and learn that communication is very important. Lots of therapists don't actually listen to what a client wants and just follow a routine. Don't be one of them.
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 not a *** worker. I'm not here to provide anything more than an excellent massage.