"It's not illegal to charge the client the cc fee. You will have to check your contract. My contract with Transfirst specifically states that I am allowed to charge the cc fee on top of my regular price. As with Jody, I choose to absorb the cost…"
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Rajam K Roose replied to Katie Clair's discussion Getting Started"There's some great tips on promoting your business and I think it will depend on where you live for what works best. Try print marketing; introducing yourself to other businesses in your area- see about hooking up with specials, i.e. a combo…"
Rajam K Roose replied to Abram Herman's discussion Masseuse, masseur, or massage therapist?"Good points, Gordon. I've found the terms used accordingly to geographical location (it seems). When I was working in the South (Alabama & Tennessee) everyone I ever met referred to me as a "massage therapist". Even in…"
Rajam K Roose replied to Abram Herman's discussion What are your professional pet peeves?"When I shake the hand of a new client to introduce myself and they squeeze it as hard as they can-- I'm not going to play tug of war and don't they want my hand to work?"
Rajam K Roose replied to Ingrid Sagdahl's discussion Does massage affect bloodsugarlevels?"Here's a recent study on massage & blood glucose levels
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22052142"
Rajam K Roose replied to kristi marco's discussion An "Unknowm Force""In that case, your friend seriously needs to get checked out by a physician. Sure, massage can help relieve stress and other things, but when you're dealing with complete loss of ROM and such, he really needs to see his doctor.
There are…"
Rajam K Roose replied to Kristian T LaMantia's discussion Are Vibram's Professional Footwear for a Massage Therapist"So, whatever your school tells you to wear for class you should go by. Vibram soles have been around since around 1935, which you can check out here- http://www.vibram.us/products/default.asp
Personally, I would only recommend Vibrams in private…"
Rajam K Roose replied to Jeff Franklin's discussion California Certification (CMP)"Jeff,
You should contact the CA state board and ask them your question. https://www.camtc.org/"
Rajam K Roose replied to Daniel Cohen's discussion Draping a man's chest"Oh, the 3 inch rule isn't a law-- but when I moved out here looking for work, I noticed it was in the contracts of a couple massage places."
Rajam K Roose replied to Daniel Cohen's discussion Draping a man's chest"I don't know what the laws are now, I haven't lived there since completing massage school. I do know that many people do not like to see breastfeeding in public, including women. Personally, I have no problems with it or…"
Rajam K Roose replied to Daniel Cohen's discussion Draping a man's chest"When I was in massage school 13 yrs ago, we were also taught to drape a man's chest. For some time now, when the male client turns over, I let him fix the sheet on his upper body how he wants. I only tuck a drape for the woman's…"
Rajam K Roose replied to Jennifer Adrian Young's discussion Boiance face cradles"Jennifer wrote: "Another said that the factory cover shifts around and causes pressure points on clients faces. Any problems with this aspect Rajam?"
Jennifer, I haven't noticed to cover shifting. I also take the entire unit…"
Rajam K Roose replied to Jennifer Adrian Young's discussion Boiance face cradles"I also have the Boiance, but don't think there's too much difference except that it's thicker. When I made the switch, the only clients who said something were the ones who didn't like it b/c they think it's too soft and…"
Rajam K Roose replied to Teresa Avelar's discussion Special Touches you add to your Practice"Forgot to add, the screen is 8' tall."
Rajam K Roose replied to Teresa Avelar's discussion Special Touches you add to your Practice"
Here's how we put up the ceiling cover which was absolutely necessary due to the skylight and the black paper tacked to the ceiling. Fortunately, it's a high ceiling that angles downward. We wanted to use dowels, but for the length…"
Rajam K Roose replied to Teresa Avelar's discussion Special Touches you add to your Practice"Okay, I left my camera at the office, so I'll try again for this evening. Sorry about that!
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Profile Information
- What is your website?
- http://www.rajamroose.com
- Which modalities do you practice?
- Swedish Massage, Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 2:57pm on August 1, 2011,
Teresa Avelar said… I'd love to see pictures of your office with the draping if possible. Thank you.
Teresa
- At 1:08pm on November 9, 2009,
Mike Hinkle said… - Sorry, it has been so bad for you with CA massage Law. It really is a mess!
- At 10:49am on November 9, 2009,
Gloria Coppola said… - Hi Rajam
Would you please participate in the massage survey I am conducting for research and a future article? Thanks in advance. Here is the link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OhBtGlEETUWwi9h5olkCGQ_3d_3d
- At 1:08pm on September 27, 2009,
Bamboo-Fusion said… - Bonjour,
Have you heard of Bamboo-Fusion? The Original Source of Bamboo-Massage in United State since 2004. Using warm sticks of different sizes and lengths, therapist you will be able to give pressure saving your hands. We are coming to CA for a workshop in Dena Pointe Dec 11th & 12th 2009. For more info please check the website at www.bamboo-fusion.com
Aurevoir,
Nathalie Cecilia, Founder
- At 5:01pm on August 29, 2009,
Marissa said… - Welcome to the community!
- At 11:28am on August 29, 2009,
Darcy Neibaur said…
- Welcome Rajam
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