An update from the team at Mystro HQ! We're working hard to prepare for our long-awaited launch in September and are excited to have you explore Mystro and everything the software has to offer for your business. 



Here's the first behind the scenes sneak peek of the Mystro scheduling calendar!



In the meantime, head to www.mystro.co to secure your free account with a free website and booking…

Two very important tools every Health, Wellness and & Fitness professional MUST have. 



1. A Good Looking Website - Your website is a reflection of you and the face of your business. 



As a customer yourself, if you came across 2 websites that sold the same product, chances are you will purchase from the better looking website regardless of price. Why? Because a good looking website builds trust and is a…

For all you amazing Massage Therapists and Health Professionals out there, one of the best ways to increase revenue in your business is, allowing your customers to book appointments with you online as per your availability 24/7.



I did this in my mobile massage business for 6 years and more than 50% of my revenue came from, new and existing customers, who booked appointments with me online. 



Mystro Health…

To kickstart the week off, I want to unravel the mystery of the term SEO! This week will be all about understanding what SEO is and how you can increase traffic to your site by simple SEO tips.



Most people know the term 'SEO' but don't understand what it really means or how to implement it in their business. 



I have found a great video that really explains what SEO is, making it easier for everyone to understand and…

If you are located in the Metro Detroit Area and just wanted to get an idea if Massage Therapy was for you, I thought you may want to check out my school to take advantage of one of their free massage classes. The also offer free yoga weekly.

You can check them out at www.irenes.edu

I look forward to learning more from the community.

Golden Opportunities For Massage Therapy Instructors

Blog by Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI, NCTMB - CEO of The Ariana Institute http://www.arianainstitute.com/CE/mti.htm

What opportunities lie ahead for massage therapy instructors? The first step to answering this question is to go within and determine the type of…

Your Massage Business - Practical Tips for Success from The Ariana Institute

• Create a clear vision of what you want and need based on your values. Clarity is power.

• Appreciate what you have. Focus on what you’re grateful for in your life.

• Networking – Let people know you offer massage

• Effective use of e-mail and direct mail

• Newsletters – add information about massage in your newsletters

• Gift certificates – offer gift certificates for an…

The first draft of the ELAP (Entry-Level Analysis Project) has finally been released. It’s been more than a year since I first blogged about it.

This research project proposal was introduced by ABMP and has come full circle from the first statements put out about it, which…

How do you spend your days? Why not find work you love? National Holistic Institute is a nationally accredited massage therapy school that operates 7 massage schools throughout California. NHI massage school offers massage therapy training, clinics and massage career services. NHI offers comprehensive, world-class programs that prepare massage therapy graduates for successful and flexible careers in massage therapy. The massage therapy schools are…

As I’ve written about on this blog, the NCBTMB has been trying to roll out an “upgraded” scheme to regulate the entire world of continuing education. After all, their stated mission is “To define and advance the highest standards in the massage and bodywork profession.” (Doesn’t that give them free rein to tell the rest of us what to do?) Apparently, NCB wasn’t satisfied with just approving CE providers – now they want to…

I have worked for several different companies at various trade shows who have invested a lot of money to participate and display their products and/or services.  Businesses who offer attendees chair massage have always been the busiest booths at these shows.  People attending trade shows have told me they specifically look for the businesses that have chair massage therapists available.   

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By including regular chair massage in the office, it can improve employee productivity, stress levels and the general workplace atmosphere.

In addition to helping boost productivity, corporate massage in the workplace can aid in the prevention of workplace injuries. One of the biggest complaints from workers is…

A newly formed non profit charitable organization has been formed to help our Massage Therapists Colleagues!

It all started from answering the call of an angel (literally) who wanted to help her colleague get a table when hers was completely damaged after Hurricane Sandy.

Today, a board of 5 members, an executive director and over 30 volunteers across the U.S. have come together to support this mission for the Future of our MT's in less than 1…

Before you head out to your next home visit, put some wet hand towels in the microwave until they are really hot. Carefully place them in a thermal lunch container. It will stay warm for a long time. As you use each one on your client’s back,feet, neck, etc., make sure you zip up the container to keep the next one warm. (Yeah, put the golf balls in there too!)…

Massage Education are becoming popular these days in the field of health care. Numerous people go for spas for massage for various reasons. Different massage schools and collages also providing certification for massage training courses so that students can make their carrier in this profession as well.

Becoming massage therapist and making carrier in this profession makes an individual to work in wide range of areas. A therapist can give assistance to various people with their…

Thank you so much for the opportunity to introduce you to the amazing ancient healing power of Ashiatsu BarefootBar® Massage techniques, affectionately branded “the deepest most luxurious massage on the planet”.



Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® (AOBT) is the first nationally approved study course for a western barefoot effleurage massage technique using bars on the ceiling. The founder, Ruthie Hardee, spent numerous years on research and the modality is now…

Ok, back to massage related issues.  I’ve been very busy lately, even yesterday on Sunday I performed a full day of massage sessions, so I figured I’d attempt to write a bit about it.  Life experiences come in all shapes and sizes.  I’ve learned and experienced a great deal from Ki Aikido, and have done my best to apply what I have learned to my life, and in training to becoming a more proficient, efficient and effective…

Summer has arrived, and with the season comes the onslaught of weekend warriors. Warm weather and sunshine can be enough to get even the most obstinate couch potatoes up and running. Orthopedic injuries come in second only to the common cold on the list of most common reasons for doctor visits. So, whether you are soaking up the precious summer weekends on the mountain, on the lake, or breaking in your new pair…