Any of you also a massage therapist? I just think it would be a great addition to already being someones personal trainer, as far as a great sale to a potential client. I think it would be a great additional income on top of the training. It's just you would have to find time to massage. Figure a training session followed by a massage.
What do you guys think? I was looking at some online courses, because it would be impossible for me to go to school and put in 300hours, with my PT schedule. Also being a MT, would create more value
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06-21-2008, 09:15 PM #1
Personal Trainer & Massage Therapist?
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06-21-2008, 09:41 PM #2
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06-21-2008, 11:30 PM #3
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06-22-2008, 01:40 AM #4
I work with a separate masseuse, creating combined package deals. When a client buys so many sessions, they get a certain number of massages. I even have a private room for her on the property.
Combined packages seem to be more common in certain locations so you'll have to get a feel for your area/market.
Special thanks to HardGainer82.
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06-22-2008, 09:39 AM #5
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06-22-2008, 10:01 AM #6
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06-22-2008, 09:18 PM #7
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06-22-2008, 09:57 PM #8
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06-23-2008, 02:03 AM #9
Exactly.
I deal with female clients & they live for those massages!
*lol...
If a client buys 5 sessions(once a week), they get a free 1/2 massage per... or if they buy a more intense schedule package(2-3Xs a week), it goes up to 1 hr. per 8 sessions. I don't charge my masseuse a fortune to work on the property & she does the massages for free. It works out well for both of us.
... and I get massages anytime I need them, too!
*woohoo!
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I dislike intensely, loathe, detest, abhor, abominate, anathematize, object to, recoil from, and on the good days allergic to, spit upon, & unlove...
or just hide the body where no one will ever find it.
:P
*scampers off...
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06-24-2008, 11:16 AM #10
I am a licensed massage therapist as well as a trainer. I sell packages for individual services or a combined package (obviously more money). My clients love the fact that they get one stop shopping and can see someone they already trust. I have no issues balancing both as careers. Time management is key. As for the person asking about hand release? GROW UP!
Chris Dwelle
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06-25-2008, 02:19 AM #11
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06-25-2008, 08:34 PM #12
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Yeah, sounds good to me as long as you refer them to another person to do it - I think I'm gonna steal that one!
Otherwise, it's too many hats for any one person -
Although it's tempting to provide a lot of different services yourself, if you want real success as a trainer you're going to need to specialize to some degree - look at any major trainer success story, and in almost every case you'll see a level of specialization behind what they do -"Do what you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life" - either Confucius or the Dalai Lama - I get them confused -
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06-26-2008, 05:31 PM #13
It just depends on the skill level of the person offering the services. For what I teach, having a girl on hand to massage, boosts my overall sales. I deal with female clients & most of them get massages on a weekly basis anyway. This just brings all those services under one roof... mine.
I likeeeee...
;D
Now it sounds like bigdaddy425 has found his niche in providing a new level of personal care. Since he has already established a personal training connection with his clients, offering this next service only boosts his value for them.
It'll definitely keep him on the top of the request list for a good while.
Special thanks to HardGainer82.
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I don't hate...
I dislike intensely, loathe, detest, abhor, abominate, anathematize, object to, recoil from, and on the good days allergic to, spit upon, & unlove...
or just hide the body where no one will ever find it.
:P
*scampers off...
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06-27-2008, 11:51 AM #14
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06-27-2008, 11:59 AM #15
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I considered that in the past however now I network with a few massage therapists in my area who I have built up a good business relationship with and we refer clients to each other so I don't have to pay for more school or do more work to get more clients which equals more money doing what I wanted to do in the first place.
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02-23-2010, 03:07 AM #16
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02-23-2010, 03:28 AM #17
I plan on going to school for massage therapy. Hopefully sometimes this year!
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02-23-2010, 03:47 AM #18
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Hand relief/happy ending is actually quite fun. Nothing wrong in getting a personal trainer, and getting a happy ending + professional massage from some sleazy massage parlour or home visit escort service (I do this)
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