YogiRob's Massage Interview
Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!
I do. He was a slim guy around 40 and very tense. By the end of the hour, he was booking his second session. lol We had a great time and at that moment I knew, If I can help ppl feel good, that's all it was for me. I was in.
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
That is a good quote. I think I surely would miss my days of helping others, yes.
Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?
I do consider myself successful. I love what I do, and look forward to meeting new ppl and seeing guys
I've gained a rapport with.
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 patient and thorough. I am a super chill guy, I've been teaching yoga for 20 years, so knowing how to read someone's body without words is a skill I've mastered.
How would you like someone that contacts you for a massage to feel when they leave?
Completely satisfied and wanting to book another session.
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
Yoga, reading, studying, hanging with friends, and definitely traveling.
Why did you become a Masseur?
It was always natural for me, I've done bodywork for friends for as long as I can rememeber.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
Make sure you love meeting people and have respect for yourself. Use discernment when you choose clients, you do not have to see every person. If it feels off to you, don't do it. Trust your instincts.
What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?
That I do yoga and incorporate into my work. It's amazing! I have a gorgeous studio too. I also use a TENS unit if needed. It’s an electrical pulse unit that can relieve pain.
How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?
Never feeling "beat up" from a massage. It's unnecessary and dangerous to feel pain during and after a massage. Knarly deep-tissue can cause a host of post-massage issues. When you hear or feel a masseuse click and click over a spot, it's not a knot; that's just false information. It's usually a tendon or muscle they're damaging during the process of "massage" that they're repeatedly pushing over a bone; yep, that's true. I want clients to feel brand new in their body, vital and limber. A lot of ppl claim to be professionals; they are not. Feeling a connection and trust, they won't be injured by me.
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
If been doing body work for 10 years or more and don’t intend to ever stop.
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
I travel every 8 weeks to Los Angeles.but open to travel where ever life takes me.
Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?
Yes, training is essential, but having experience is vital to success. Knowing anatomy is crucial to succeeding, and there are so many muscles and tendons to learn that make massage benificial. Pretending to be a professional could injure someone.