ManusFortus

- Please learn your craft from an experienced teacher and learn your basics from the bones outward. Then you can branch out from there and provide a meaningful experience for your client. Our clients have informed us of their experiences with people claiming to be masseurs, but who knew nothing about it. Please don't do that.

- We expect them to leave on a cloud of air, not caring about the problems they had when they arrived. If we can do that, we've done our job--with pleasure.

- We were a little nervous and probably over-eager to please because it was the first time we massaged together as a team, even though we were trained and rehearsed for months. The 4-hand approach requires precise timing and coordination. Our first client's name was Todd. When we finished, we asked Todd what he thought of our massage. He began by telling us that he was from The Bahamas, where he owned his own wellness spa. At mention of this, we both thought, "Oh, boy, here it comes--this guy really knows what's up in the professional massage business," and prepared for some major critiquing. He began by saying, "Well, let me tell you both something. I'm from the Bahamas, and my partner and I own a wellness spa there. I have 10 masseurs working for me right now, and they're all very, very good. We hand-picked each one ourselves. But let me tell you guys something: that was the best massage I've ever had!" We were elated and stunned simultaneously. He then asked us if we'd consider coming to The Bahamas to work for him in his spa. Needless to say, we were flattered. That was 19 years ago, and the rest is history. We really love what we do!