Plans, Practice and Control

September 7, 2015Building Your Practice, The Business Side of Massagefreedom to practice, massage jobs, massage practice, massage therapist, regulationsCaramel

It is a new world for the massage therapist, just as it is for many other personal services industries. App companies are going whole hog into personal service. Rides, house-cleaning, errands, baby-sitters, pet-sitters, and yes, massage therapists. Where is it heading? For a big thumping collision as we struggle to define ourselves, our employers and … Continue reading Plans, Practice and Control →

Another Kind of Business, Not Massage

October 28, 2009The Business Side of MassageCalifornia, licensing, regulationsCaramel

Well, California can once again be accused of being different and difficult. It’s a land of fruits and nuts, yurts and yogurt, movie stars and serial killers. And one of the oddest hybrid massage licensing laws ever. First, after a long-fought battle mostly amongst ourselves, the California licensing law isn’t a license, it’s a voluntary … Continue reading Another Kind of Business, Not Massage →