MovingVentures Massage Blog

We present some interesting reads, helpful advice and tips for massage therapists that can offer valuable insight to all from long term professional massage therapists to complete beginners and those considering a career in massage. The blog is designed to support you on your journey and some posts even include helpful resources like graphic design templates, spreadsheets and links to more helpful resources for you to make a success of your massage business!

7 Reasons to Become a Massage Therapist

Career Opportunities • Pay Scale • Schedule • Work Environment

Just like those who are drawn to become a doctor, a charity or social worker, many are inspired to learn massage therapy due to an inherent nature in wanting to care for others. This desire to help may be towards a particular person (a friend or family member) or towards the general public.
Many of our past students have cited a lack of personal fulfilment in corporate-oriented jobs or a feeling of ‘enjoying work but not really making a difference’, as reasons to seek a career change...

The Quest for the best Massage Oil

Massage Oil Properties & Application

Each massage oil has its own characteristics; thick or thin, aromatic or odorless, porous or impermeable, colored or clear, quickly or slowly absorbed. Each of these qualities can be to your advantage or disadvantage in regular use. There’s no definitive best option for all massage therapists, but there is a way to find the right choice for you, through knowing a little about each of the available options...

5 Marketing Tips for Massage Therapists

Marketing • Business • Promotion

We learn a lot of skills, technique and knowledge in becoming a massage therapist, but knowing what to do with your clients is only useful so long as there are plenty coming in the door. We live in a world where marketing prevails. Marketing is not to be confused with advertising. Marketing is every step of the process in acquiring clients, your product or service, and retaining your clients. Here’s our 5 basics to help you iron out your marketing strategy and get clients coming in and back for more...

How to Price your Massage Sessions?

Pricing Considerations • Costings • A Living Wage ++

Pricing your services isn’t easy, especially when you are just starting out. On the one hand, you’ve invested your time and financial resources in education, you need to pay this back and have enough to live on and support your business. On the other hand, you feel being less experienced might not justify a common market rate or higher. Perhaps you need to offer competitive pricing, but don't want to reduce the value of your service. Here’s what you need to consider...