MasterRiver's Personal Masseur Interview

Last Updated: Nov 19, 22:00

- It felt so obvious, I wanted to connect with people with my hands. I love doing things I’m great at and it happened so naturally.

- I’m a traveler, I’m a portrait photographer, I enjoy adventures deep into nature. I also enjoy staying fit :)

- I would like them to feel special. I would like them to feel seen and cared for. To feel intention.

- I come from a lineage of healers and I love the work that I do. I love bringing relief. I love solving problems. I love connecting.

Also I’m an artist :)

- Yes :) I’m very happy with my practice and my clients. Thanks for being awesome y’all

- Ofc I’ve taken breaks from body work and I definitely miss it! I love the one on one connection. Discovering of bodies, bringing relief. I love having control of the situation. Yea I always miss it when I step away from it.

- I remember my first client very well. He made my heart flutter and I was so excited to see and touch him. He continues to be a faithful client and I still enjoy him as much as I did on that first day.

- I expect to create an environment that is homelike and comfy and cozy but also lux. It’s hard to let your guard down and open up if you’re worrying about the unknowns. When guests leave I want them to be excited to return.

- Training is important not to injure anyone and to gain confidence. I think experience is even more cruicial because no bodies are alike. The only way to understand the differences is to handle all types. Confidence is key. No one wants to be touched by someone that doesn't radiate confidence.

- I travel regularly whether it’s over seas or with in our continent. I’ve lived all over the world. Japan, Portugal, Hawaii, New York, California to name a few and now I call Seattle home.

- I’ve been massaging since 2006 and I will do it as long as my hands agree to do it with me. It’s such an important therapy especially now more than ever. As a society we have become more disassociative from our bodies than ever. I want to help people get back in their bodies and gain empowerment.

- I strive and also practice being well rounded and balanced. I’m grateful for that and it’s a life long practice and that’s a big part of what makes me who I am.

- Be present! Offer massage to everyone you know and you’ll learn so much more than you thought you could understand about somone you’ve known your whole life.