Comments for Massage: http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science Art, Science, and Business Mon, 21 May 2012 18:40:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on NSAIDs Interfere With Tissue Healing by Dr.Himesha http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2011/02/24/nsaids-interfere-with-tissue-healing/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Dr.Himesha Mon, 21 May 2012 18:40:47 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/?p=81#comment-168 Thanks for the information. This is really useful. I went through your blog and it was really exciting and educative experience to me..Keep posting and keep up the good wrk. I became your fan. Thanks for the information. This is really useful. I went through your blog and it was really exciting and educative experience to me..Keep posting and keep up the good wrk. I became your fan.

]]> Comment on Masseuse, masseur, or massage therapist? by Bob http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/03/28/masseuse-masseur-or-massage-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Bob Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:32:54 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/03/28/masseuse-masseur-or-massage-therapist/#comment-167 I believe the correct plural for masseur is "masseurs" and the plural for masseuse is "masseuses". I believe the correct plural for masseur is “masseurs” and the plural for masseuse is “masseuses”.

]]> Comment on Masseuse, masseur, or massage therapist? by Clark Kent (no relation) http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/03/28/masseuse-masseur-or-massage-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Clark Kent (no relation) Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:03:09 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/03/28/masseuse-masseur-or-massage-therapist/#comment-166 As someone receiving massages, I like to correct the masseur/masseuse that doesn't refer to themselves as such. I have never received a massage for healing purposes therefore I find the term "therapist" offensive... Haha actually I don't find it offensive, but thats my excuse to bring the massage professional off of their high horse. As far as clients that are looking for more than a massage, is it really that difficult to say im not in that line of work? As an accountant, more specifically an auditor, I have no problem informing someone that I cannot help them with their taxes. I don't work with taxes, although thats what many of my friends, family, and strangers assume when I say I'm an accountant. When someone asks me a tax question i simply say "I dont work with taxes" and have never been offended. I knew getting into my profession I would be associated with taxes but i chose the profession anyways, and I cant blame someone for the assumption. Now after offending 99% of the massage professionals on this blog, will someone help me with something? What is the plural of masseur and masseuse? I want to use the correct terminology when describing the group masseurs and masseuses when i speak of this blog. As someone receiving massages, I like to correct the masseur/masseuse that doesn’t refer to themselves as such. I have never received a massage for healing purposes therefore I find the term “therapist” offensive… Haha actually I don’t find it offensive, but thats my excuse to bring the massage professional off of their high horse. As far as clients that are looking for more than a massage, is it really that difficult to say im not in that line of work?

As an accountant, more specifically an auditor, I have no problem informing someone that I cannot help them with their taxes. I don’t work with taxes, although thats what many of my friends, family, and strangers assume when I say I’m an accountant. When someone asks me a tax question i simply say “I dont work with taxes” and have never been offended. I knew getting into my profession I would be associated with taxes but i chose the profession anyways, and I cant blame someone for the assumption.

Now after offending 99% of the massage professionals on this blog, will someone help me with something?

What is the plural of masseur and masseuse? I want to use the correct terminology when describing the group masseurs and masseuses when i speak of this blog.

]]> Comment on Tracy Walton’s Excellent New Book by Ahhh…we just LOVE Tracy Walton | Pure Pro Blog http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2010/12/09/tracy-waltons-excellent-new-book/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Ahhh…we just LOVE Tracy Walton | Pure Pro Blog Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:26:11 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/?p=54#comment-165 [...] Tracy Walton’s excellent new book: Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy: A Decision Tree Approach. [...] [...] Tracy Walton’s excellent new book: Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy: A Decision Tree Approach. [...]

]]> Comment on Masseuse, masseur, or massage therapist? by Daddio http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/03/28/masseuse-masseur-or-massage-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Daddio Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:51:10 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/03/28/masseuse-masseur-or-massage-therapist/#comment-161 I can not believe hot snooty and politically correct, as well as easily influenced most of you are. There is nothing wrong with the terms Masseur or Masseuse. Masseur is the male gender version of the word, and is nothing more. It simply describes and is defined as, "a man who practices massage. Masseuse is the female gender of the same word, and is , "a woman who practices massage." Before you continue with your snooty response, let me set the record straight. A doctor practices medicine. It does not mean that youhave not completed your training, and are therefor any less of a masseur or masseuse. It is an accepted term and description, unless you are so insecure that you ascribe to political correctness and can not get past what others may think of you. That is an individual hangup, and does not need to be pushed onto society as a whole. The same goes for the gender of words. That goes back many many generations, and has been acceptable by society up until now, when you allowed yourself to be molded by public opinion and lost your own individuality (and spine). Every single profession through time has had it's share of "bad practitioners". Being a masseur/masseuse has nothing to do with prostitution. Once again, that is an individual hangup. If you truly believe that I am less of a professional in the field of massage because I have no hangups about titling myself masseur, think again. I teach those of you who become "massage therapists" and then put their noses so far up in the air that they would drown in a rain storm. You think your title makes you who you have trained to become, but what has really happened is that you've allowed an uptight society tell you who you should be, or at least what you should allow yourself to be called. I'm going to call a spade a spade. I am very proudly a masseur, and though my credentials say L.M.T., I am not so hung up by what others think I should be called. Does that rub you the wrong way? I can not believe hot snooty and politically correct, as well as easily influenced most of you are. There is nothing wrong with the terms Masseur or Masseuse. Masseur is the male gender version of the word, and is nothing more. It simply describes and is defined as, “a man who practices massage. Masseuse is the female gender of the same word, and is , “a woman who practices massage.” Before you continue with your snooty response, let me set the record straight. A doctor practices medicine. It does not mean that youhave not completed your training, and are therefor any less of a masseur or masseuse. It is an accepted term and description, unless you are so insecure that you ascribe to political correctness and can not get past what others may think of you. That is an individual hangup, and does not need to be pushed onto society as a whole. The same goes for the gender of words. That goes back many many generations, and has been acceptable by society up until now, when you allowed yourself to be molded by public opinion and lost your own individuality (and spine). Every single profession through time has had it’s share of “bad practitioners”. Being a masseur/masseuse has nothing to do with prostitution. Once again, that is an individual hangup. If you truly believe that I am less of a professional in the field of massage because I have no hangups about titling myself masseur, think again. I teach those of you who become “massage therapists” and then put their noses so far up in the air that they would drown in a rain storm. You think your title makes you who you have trained to become, but what has really happened is that you’ve allowed an uptight society tell you who you should be, or at least what you should allow yourself to be called. I’m going to call a spade a spade. I am very proudly a masseur, and though my credentials say L.M.T., I am not so hung up by what others think I should be called. Does that rub you the wrong way?

]]> Comment on Masseuse, masseur, or massage therapist? by JD http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/03/28/masseuse-masseur-or-massage-therapist/comment-page-1/#comment-158 JD Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:09:27 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/03/28/masseuse-masseur-or-massage-therapist/#comment-158 I am not a massage therapist, I am a customer. As someone who has chronic back issues AND a very hectic travel schedule, I have had to arrange massage therapy in many different cities/countries. Having no desire to inadvertantly end up in the wrong sort of place, I appreciate when people in your profession make clear that you are licensed massage therapists! I know it's not fair or accurate to infer that a "masseuse" is providing sexual services, but I also know that seeking out and booking a Licensed Massage Therapist removes any doubt about misaligning what this particular customer is seeking. Keep up the great work - every LMT I've booked with has provided a great service that keeps me able to stay productive; you should be proud of your accreditation and your profession. I am not a massage therapist, I am a customer. As someone who has chronic back issues AND a very hectic travel schedule, I have had to arrange massage therapy in many different cities/countries. Having no desire to inadvertantly end up in the wrong sort of place, I appreciate when people in your profession make clear that you are licensed massage therapists! I know it’s not fair or accurate to infer that a “masseuse” is providing sexual services, but I also know that seeking out and booking a Licensed Massage Therapist removes any doubt about misaligning what this particular customer is seeking. Keep up the great work – every LMT I’ve booked with has provided a great service that keeps me able to stay productive; you should be proud of your accreditation and your profession.

]]> Comment on About Bob McAtee by Evelee Hill http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/about/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Evelee Hill Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:30:41 +0000 #comment-151 We are a small studio that would like to add facilitated stretching to our menu of services. What would your charges be for teaching us a class. I see you are not all the far away. Many thanks, evelee hill, owner 208-221-9800 cell phone. We are a small studio that would like to add facilitated stretching to our menu of services. What would your charges be for teaching us a class. I see you are not all the far away.
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]]> Comment on Retaining Clients by Coffee Cup http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/07/05/retaining-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Coffee Cup Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:58:03 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2008/07/05/retaining-clients/#comment-150 Acquiring new clients is part of building a business. Retaining those clients after you acquire them is just as important, perhaps more important. It costs less to retain clients than to acquire new ones. Acquiring new clients is part of building a business. Retaining those clients after you acquire them is just as important, perhaps more important. It costs less to retain clients than to acquire new ones.

]]> Comment on NSAIDs Interfere With Tissue Healing by Delonte http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2011/02/24/nsaids-interfere-with-tissue-healing/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Delonte Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:19:06 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/?p=81#comment-149 Thanky Thanky for all this good infromaiton! Thanky Thanky for all this good infromaiton!

]]> Comment on Be Concerned about Human Trafficking by Dolley http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/2009/01/19/be-concerned-about-human-trafficking/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Dolley Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:04:30 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/massage-art-science/?p=11#comment-148 This piece was cogent, well-wreittn, and pithy. This piece was cogent, well-wreittn, and pithy.

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