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Erica Olson
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- Steamboat Springs, CO
- United States
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Mobile Spa's
18 members
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Herbalists: Healing Thro…
25 members
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Massage Marketing Soluti…
105 members
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Self Care and Body Mecha…
98 members
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The Medically Frail Clie…
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Erica Olson's Discussions
Guerrilla Marketing - Do you use it?
Yeah, but it helps keep us warm up here in the mountains. ;)
Tagged: helpful, solutions, networking, groups, others
Replied Mar 9
Guerrilla Marketing - Do you use it?
Nah, I prefer gorilla marketing. ;)
Tagged: helpful, solutions, networking, groups, others
Replied Mar 9
Retaining Clients
Ah, but if you rebook them right away, then they don't forget about how good it feels. I've done work on folks who have said plenty of times, "God, I forgot how /good/ this feels!" Just like we forge…
Replied Feb 25
A sanitary issues with other MTs
*nod* I figure we've got an immune system for a reason. Also, using antibiotic soap for every little thing is contributing to the development of resistant pathogens.
Replied Feb 16
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Best amateur massage I ever received was a butt rub in an outdoor hot tub in Alaska in early January. It was a clear, beautiful evening, the stars blazing overhead. I was with a bunch of friends, and we would climb out and roll in the snow before ge…
The purpose of this group to assist and answer question regarding opening a mobile spa or practice and networking with other mobile spa's and practicioners.
How's your self-care? Are you receiving regular bodywork--massage, acupuncture, etc? Exercising (lifting weights has been especially helpful for me) and stretching? Are you overloading yourself with clients? Too many in a day, in a row, in a week?
*shrug* I ask my returning clients, the ones I've developed a rapport with, "Hey, I'd like to put some testimonials up on my website. Would you be up for emailing me a couple of lines? Preferably good ones?" (said with a wink and a grin).
When you…
Ah, but if you rebook them right away, then they don't forget about how good it feels. I've done work on folks who have said plenty of times, "God, I forgot how /good/ this feels!" Just like we forget how bad pain can be, we forget how good pleasure…
*raises hand* I've tried moonshine. A friend of mine in college had a jar of it in his fridge. It didn't taste nearly as much like paint thinner as I expected.
I thought Step 1 was "Cut a hole in the box."
Sorry, sorry, nevermind.
Kevin--not much, it seems. Since I've cut it, I've had exactly /one/ person notice and comment. The last time I cut it short was 12 years ago, after a bad bout of Crohn's and medication side effects made most of my hair fall out. Back then, I shaved…
So, I cut a good 12" of hair off yesterday and will be donating it to Locks of Love. My hair is still long enough to hit my shoulders, maybe a little past.
I toasted it last night with a couple glasses of wine. :)
where i didn't have to worry about how to make ends meet because of these quiet days
Oh, god, welcome to my life. Seriously, the last several years have been month-to-month. I've just about forgotten any other way. I angsted about missing work, but…
Regarding "staycations"--a few years ago, at the beginning of July, I badly sprained my right ankle. I spent four glorious days at home with my ankle propped up, sitting out in the shade of our deck. I drank cocktails, read a book, and watched the h…
Is this when I say, "Tag, you're it!"
*nod* I figure we've got an immune system for a reason. Also, using antibiotic soap for every little thing is contributing to the development of resistant pathogens.
There's a hot stone discussion group, where they've gone into some good ideas. The spa I worked at sprayed 'em down with Cavicide, but another person in the discussion group suggested running the stones through the dishwasher.
I know this is a bit late, but Biotone's Advanced Therapy Massage Cream is nut-free.
*thoughtful look* Well, if her hands are washed and clean, then she's not spreading any germs. It's not hospital-standard clean, but I don't know of any MTs who rigorously follow those guidelines. Personally, I don't find it disgusting, but that's j…
Profile Information
- What is your website?
- www.heartfiremassage.com
- What was the name of your massage school/training program?
- Colorado School of Healing Arts
- Which modalities do you practice?
- Swedish Massage, Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Pre-natal Pregnancy Massage, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Medical Massage, Energy Work
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 9:01pm on March 8, 2010,
Bridget Turnbach said…
- For sure, I will reach out when I come to the mile high city, thanks.
- At 4:28pm on March 3, 2010,
- Hi Erica, thanks for joining my group Mobile Spa's. Love the name of your company, very powerful name! Actually I would love to come to CO and visit your place in Steamboat! I used to live in Summit county and I am always trying to get back there...ahh...If you have any questions on Mobile Spa's please give me shout. Bridget
- At 5:29pm on November 15, 2009,
Christopher A. Moyer said… - Who is the "he" you are referring to who deleted things?
I saw that Brenda started a new thread, the chastising one, and I made a response to it. I felt entitled to since it directly quoted me! Right after that it and the earlier thread disappeared. I assume Brenda decided to take her marbles and go home.
Oh well.
-CM
- At 4:10pm on November 15, 2009,
Christopher A. Moyer said…
- Thanks Erica.
You know what I just noticed? I think those reiki threads disappeared, along with the person who initiated them! Amazing...
-CM
- At 2:47am on November 8, 2009,
Eeris Kallil CMT said… - Hey- Welcome to the Massage and Breast Cancer group! glad to have you! Eeris
- At 10:33am on November 6, 2009,
Gloria Coppola said… - Hi Erica!
Hope you will participate in the massage survey and pass it onto your friends. Thanks in advance.
Here is the link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OhBtGlEETUWwi9h5olkCGQ_3d_3d
- At 3:31am on October 7, 2009,
Darcy Neibaur said… - Welcome Erica
- At 2:27am on October 7, 2009,
Stephen Jeffrey said… - Hi Erica and welcome
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