MasterRiver's Massage Interview
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
Definitely, I love meeting new characters, visiting new places. I enjoy learning new things from touching different bodies. It’s fufilling.
Tell us a little about yourself, if you were to pick something what would you like your clients to absolutely know about you?
I’m a shapeshifter. A dragon born healer and I feel comfortable in all environments with most people from many cultures and different backgrounds. It’s part of the reason I love this work.
Also my background explores many types of healing techniques from experimental to botanical medicine. I’m always looking for the best traits of any type of healing practice. Let’s explore and share if you dare.
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
I’m pretty physically active. I run on the beach. I love my longboard to commute in the city. My road bike is my best friend and has many miles on it. I scuba and surf and wake board once in a while. Sometimes snowboard but it kicks my ass.
I enjoy reading and studying botanical medicine.
Most of all I love to travel and experience people and places which brings me to photography. I’m a hoarder of portraits.
I’m totally self absorbed and can look at my photographs of people and places all day.
Why did you become a Masseur?
I have a long family lineage of traditional healers and massage is like my own self expression of healing. It’s also very accessible for everyone which is such an important feature to me. I wish to connect and this is one of the most intimate ways of doing so.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
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.
What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?
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.
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
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.
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
I travel regularly whether it’s over seas or with in our continent.
Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?
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.
How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?
I expect to create an environment that is homelike and comfy and cozy. It’s hard to let your guard down and open up if your worrying about the unknowns. When guests leave I want them to be excited to return.