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Posted on: March 20, 2014

Once you become a massage therapist, your ultimate goal is to succeed in the business and ' make it'. There are ways to be more successful and these ways will help you keep clients and also become an expert in your field. It is important to remember that no matter what your career, to be successful you must put in a lot of hard work. A successful career will not just be handed to you and you must work hard for it to pay off. Don't worry, it will!

Professionalism

The most important aspect of your career in the massage industry is professionalism. This means that you should present yourself and the company you work for well. Dressing nice and speaking with courtesy are two major factors. People will look up to you and respect your professionalism when they see it. This will also draw them to you.

You will be tested throughout the massage industry and you may have an angry or disgruntled customer from time to time. The way you handle this situation and remedy it will show your professionalism as well.

Client Care

The best massage therapists keep a clean office and adhere to sanitation standards. It is also important to make sure that you provide your client with the care they need, follow up instructions, after massage care, and more. This will keep them healthy, comfortable, and relaxed.

Client Charts

Keeping accurate and up to date client charts is important. This means after each session taking any notes that are relevant to their massage experience or injury. You can file their receipts, paperwork, and other important information in here as well. This will allow you to access it right when you need it and will keep you organized.

Marketing

Successful companies take the time to market their business and services. Think about it, if people do not know you exist, how can they call you? It is important to make sure that you spend the time needed letting people know about you and your company. Even if you do not have a large marketing budget, social networking is free.

Improve Techniques and Continuing Education

To better help keep your clients happy and gain new ones, you should learn more techniques and ways to provide what people are looking for. If someone wants a hot stone massage performed but you do not offer it, they will seek out another massage company or therapist who does offer it. Expanding your knowledge will pay off tenfold.

Follow the Rules

Whether you work in a massage facility or as an independent contractor, always stick to the rules. This means adhering to your policies, charging clients appropriately, and enforcing your missed appointment rules. Letting some people slide and not others can create hostility and you may lose clients.

Be Happy

One thing that you can do that will help benefit you and also your clients is to love what you do. If you show enthusiasm and a passion for your job, you will be able to make and keep your clients happy. No one wants to go in for a massage and have an unhappy massage therapist.

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