Guidebook To Mobile Massage: Tips From The Massage Ninja

By Joann Brito

If you are thinking of a career in massage therapy, are new to the business or have been a veteran in the game and want some suggestions on revamping your mobile massage practice... then this is the book for you!

This guidebook will go over foundational ways to structure your mobile business, as well as give you unique pointers on obtainin

• Language: English
• Publisher: BODY BRITOPIA LLC
• Release date: Sep 26, 2018
• ISBN: 9781732768413

Joann Brito

Joann Brito has been a licensed massage therapist for over a decade and is the go-to therapist to many elite professional athletes and entertainers in the world. She also enjoys mentoring and training therapist in the business to help them avoid hurdle she's encountered and assist in their journey to reaching success in the market.

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COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2018 by Joann Brito.

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

Printed in the United States of America

ISBN 978-1-7327684-1-3

BODY BRITOPIA LLC

PO Box 550407

Houston, TX 77255

www.bodybritopia.com

COVER DESIGN

AMPLI Creative – www.amplicreative.com

DISCLAIMER

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Continuing Education Provider, and Massage Therapy Instructor in the State of Texas and NOT a Medical Doctor (MD). I do not diagnose any medical condition, nor prescribe any medications. Content in this book and website is for reference purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed health-care professional. You should not rely solely on this content, and Joann Brito and subsidiaries assumes no liability for inaccuracies.

Should you or a client need immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, please call 911 or seek immediate treatment at the nearest emergency room or hospital. Nothing listed within this book should be considered as medical advice for dealing with a given issue or problem. You should consult your health care professional for guidance for specific health problems.

This book is designed to be educational, instructive and informative in nature. I encourage you to make your own health care and business decisions based upon your own research, observations, experience and personal knowledge.  The use of this information, recommendations, suggestions on services or products should be based on your own due diligence, and agree I am not liable for your success or failure in any aspect of your business. In addition, no individual, company or entity has paid me for said suggestions or recommendations on any services or products mentioned, and solely are my opinion and personal experience.

Table of Contents

COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER

AKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PRELUDE TO THE MASSAGE GAME

THE BASICS

License & Insurance

Company Structure & Branding

Navigation Software

Accessories

SUPPLIES

Massage Table & Chair

Sheets

Massage Carry Case

Music

Massage Lubricant

Mileage Tracker

COMMUNICATION

Safety

Phone

Email

Scheduling Software

Website

Listen and Adjust

Be Structured, But Flexible…

ACCEPTING PAYMENTS & PRICING

Establishing Pay Rate and Tips when traveling for a client

Receipt and Invoices

MARKETING

Explore & Find Your Niche Market

Business Cards

Promotional Items

Social Media

Hotel & Highrises

Networking 101

Chair Massage Events

Backstage Massage

House calls

Entertainment Venue

Diversify How You Make Money

PRESENTATION IS KEY

Punctuality

Look

Smell

Nail Maintenance

MASSAGE ESSENTIALS BAG

TIPS ON WASHING LINEN

MODALITY OPTIONS

HOW TO HANDLE…

Sexual Advances

Unintentional Arousal

Cancellations

Domestics

Opposing Views

Confidentiality and Discretion         

SELF-CARE

INVEST IN YOUR CRAFT

Never Stop Learning

Practice, Practice, Practice

PASSION

NOTES

FAVORITE QUOTES

Deepak Chopra

Warren Buffett

Bruce Lee

Eric Thomas

Gary Vaynerchuk

Oprah Winfrey

Michael Jordan

Tony Robbins

Eleanor Brown

TD Jakes

ACKNOWLEDGEDMENTS

To my daughter Sara, from the moment you entered this world you showed me the meaning of love. I’m honored & blessed to be your Mom. 

Additionally, to my family, my friends and clients who have believed in me and my craft and contributed to my business throughout the years in efforts to see me grow and be successful.

THANK YOU!

PRELUDE TO THE MASSAGE GAME

Prior to massage, I owned a physical therapy and chiropractic clinic for several years primarily focusing on personal injury and workers compensation clients. We handled the rehab and recovery of individuals following a motor vehicle accident or injury on the job. I also coupled traditional rehab protocols with aquatic therapy, and installed a pool in my facility, as aquatics was my favorite therapeutic exercise to incorporate in the rehabilitation process. The water allowed for an effective form of therapy at any phase in the rehab process, which is why I enjoyed it so much.

It was my first real understanding of how the body responded to treatment, and the results and joy from client’s, some who still are my friends to this day, intrigued me while giving me a great sense of fulfillment. So, once I chose to walk away from that field and begin my journey into my massage therapy career, I was inquisitive on all information regarding massage.

Throughout this book, my goal is to give you tips and recommendations to avoid some hiccups I encountered along the way, while also giving you the tools to help build your mobile massage practice. If you choose to have a massage space, many of these tips will still be useful for that massage model and you can simply adjust some of the suggestions to fit your scenario. A lot of this information I wish was available when I first entered the business, but I do hope all my experience and knowledge over the years brings you a lot of success in your business endeavors. 

THE BASICS

Choosing to become a mobile massage therapist has many advantages and disadvantages. A major advantage is reducing the overhead expenses one may have with renting a massage space.  Also, the ability to bring your massage practice virtually anywhere like homes, business’, to parties and hotels, mixes up your office environment daily.

LICENSE & INSURANCE

Make sure your foundational structure of your business is in order before embarking on your mobile massage business. At the top of the list… you must have a valid massage therapy license that meets your state’s required guidelines and your CEU hours must be current.

Carry your small replacement license with you in the event someone asks to see your license. This has only happened twice in my career, but once I showed my license information, I also sent the link to the state website so they could do a license verification on their own as well.

It’s useful for that client in the event they want to verify anyone else’s license in the future. Save the therapist verification link under your state license information for quick reference.

Obtain Liability Massage Insurance – This may not be a requirement in some states, but it’s a good investment, especially when starting out to protect yourself in the event any claims are brought against you. A few liability insurance options:

ABMP.com offers excellent coverage at either $199 or $229 for the year

AMTAmassage.org offers monthly insurance payment at $20 or $235 for the year

InsureBodywork.com offers a more cost-effective option at $96/year

► Please refer to company websites to check current liability insurance rates for each company, as they could have changed.

Vehicle Liability Insurance & Maintenance - Since constant driving is involved, make sure your car is in good working condition, and meets the minimum state requirements for liability coverage.

COMPANY STRUCTURE & BRANDING

Create a name for your business, and setup a DBA or LLC. When choosing a name, do a google and social media search first and see what all comes up when you type it in. The name of your business should be unique and depending on how your brand grows, you may want to trademark it in the future and take it to another level. 

If the name you desire is used often or if you do a trademark search and find one similar in the same field, the trademark could be denied. You also won’t create a strong web presence if