As a professional massage therapist, you already know that massage is an excellent way to reduce stress, improve health and increase a sense of well being. Using only your hands, and maybe some soothing oil, you can help clients relieve headaches, aches and pains, insomnia, tension, and everyday stress.

In part, the therapeutic benefits of massage are based on touch. Research has shown that simple touch can alleviate depression and reduce stress. The benefits having a professional massage away tension and stiffness are multitude.

As a massage therapist, you know you can’t always find the time to trade services with another professional when you need it most. So what do you do? You give yourself a quick self-massage and get on with your work. Why not offer the same option to your clients? Let’s face it: clients can’t always afford to come to a professional every time they experience pain, stress, depression or tension.

By offering to teach your clients a custom-tailored routine for self massage, you ensure that they maintain the benefits of the massage you gave them over a longer period of time. As a bonus, this actually reinforces in their minds the value of the services you offer.