Last month I traveled to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for the first time. There, I earned 16 live Continuing Education (CE) hours and a certification in Myofascial Swedish massage. As a Licensed Las Vegas massage therapist, I’m always looking for ways to deepen my practice.

Have you ever wondered what happens during a massage intake session? If you’re new to therapeutic massage or curious about what to expect, I’m here to walk you through the entire process from your arrival to the end of your treatment. Understanding this first step can help you feel more comfortable and confident when you book your first Las Vegas massage appointment with me.

At least once a week I lace up my shoes and head outdoors. This simple routine has become essential to my life and work as a Las Vegas massage therapist. Walking the walk and talking the talk about balance is not just a phrase for me, it’s a lifestyle.

Yes, I really do look at the bottom of your shoes during the intake part of your Las Vegas massage appointment. Not in a weird way. Not to judge. And not to comment on your taste in footwear. I look because your shoes tell me things you probably don’t even realize your body has been saying.

While bursitis can cause pain, many cases actually stem from tight fascia and restricted tendons converging around the greater trochanter. This area forms what I call a Fascia Fan, layers of connective tissue that can become stiff and limit movement.

Lower back pain often stems from tight muscles, inflammation, or restricted fascia —the connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs. It even winds through your muscles. When fascia becomes stiff or stuck from long periods of contraction or scar tissue, it can pull on muscles and nerves, causing pain that feels deeper than a simple muscle ache.

I just completed the AMTA Continuing Education course Ethics and the Power Differential, created by massage therapy educator Kathy Ginn, LMT. This course counts toward the NCBTMB Ethics requirement and it sharpened my awareness of what it means to ethically lead the client-practitioner therapeutic relationship.

Like any business, attracting new clients in the massage industry requires a clear strategy that focuses on well-defined goals, a deep understanding of client needs, and effective marketing techniques.

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