Do massage therapists need insurance?

Two massage therapy clients lying on massage tables while their masseuse pours oil. Clients and masseuse appear relaxed, unlike those who are stressing over the question, “Do massage therapists need insurance”?

Starting a massage therapy career comes with lots of big milestones and decisions. You’ll need to choose a class or training program to hone in your craft. Plus, you’ll decide what kind of setting you want to work in, like a spa, franchise, or hotel. Will you start your own business, or work for someone…

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Hair Thinning Shears: Avoiding the Thinning Scissors Effect

A barber’s beard trimmer and electric razor posed next to a pair of hair thinning shears.

Ruined! Mutilated! Damaged beyond repair! We call those accusations the Thinning Shears Effect. Just ask TikToker keswickmoore, whose hair suffered  serious breakage after a bad run-in with hair thinning shears. It was only after three years of healthy haircare that she got her length back. “It resulted in a haircut on top of a haircut…

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Aromatherapy Safety and Massages: How do you set expectations with a client (and keep them safe) with aromatherapy services?

Essential oil diffuser displayed in a wellness spa next to bottles of essential oils, a bowl of dried plants, and a washcloth. Massage aromatherapy services like this one should address health claims regarding essential oils to prevent accidents.

If alternative medicine is your jam, then you’ve probably offered aromatherapy services or used them, yourself. With a global market of $8.6 billion in 2023 and an estimated 8.7 percent growth by 2030, the massage and wellness industries see profound demand for essential oils. But with this spiking demand comes an equal need for aromatherapy…

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