nykolah's Massage Interview
Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!
I became a masseur after practicing foot reflexology for several years. My patients told me that I had something in my hands. Then I trained with Ayurveda masters, and I mixed it up.
I had two first massage clients. The first client of a pure massage, according to the rules of the art that had been transmitted to me. And then the second first client who experienced a massage where there was already a little magnetism. His testimony shocked me.
How would you like someone that contacts you for a massage to feel when they leave?
That this person feels that they are themselves, both the same person and a different person, that there is a magic and a simplicity in reconciling themselves with their body.
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 lucky to have several lives in my life: musician, singer, engineer, consultant, coach, naturopath, masseur, reflexologist... Who I am is a question that haunted me for a long time, until I understand that we are not only what we do. And then, that I am focused on a task, it is all these lives which contribute to my thinking, to my action, to my emotion. That's why I don't fit into a box.
Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?
What is a successful masseur? Is he a masseur who has a lot of clients? Is he an insurer who earns a lot of money? Is that a masseur on television? I believe that I am a masseur who does good, with whom something indescribable happens, with whom the massage is a journey of thought and body... If that is success, then maybe that I am.
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
No, it is not addictive in the sense of dependence because the effects on me are profound, and I have a thousand ways to find this state of fullness that I experience through massage: do in, yoga, meditation... On the other hand, what is precious to me is the exchange of energy with the person being massaged. After 1h30 of massage, I feel physical and muscular fatigue but at the same time I am full of energy. Being tired and on top is wonderful.
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
I train, I do yoga and meditation, I meet people, I go to music and painting, I taste good wines with friends, I cultivate my garden.
Why did you become a Masseur?
Because it was my life path
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
Learn to master the technique to surpass it
What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?
I'm the only one who is me
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
I've been a masseur since I was ready to really be one. I will be as long as it makes sense
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
I have traveled a lot in the past. Today I prefer inner journeys through meditation. Plus it has no carbon impact, it's free, and I cross landscapes that don't exist anywhere on earth...
Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?
You need technique, you need intuition, you need the truth of being in the present moment, you need sensitivity and sensuality... Training is far from enough.
How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?
Let them say to themselves: “what a beautiful journey!”