December 21, 2023 New [minor] change (effective, like, now) Please allow me to be vulnerable for a moment. It’s a bit of a lengthy read, but this is really important to me… Would you believe I’ve received appointment cancellations every day this month? Yep, every day—multiple per day. It’s gotten so bad that I’ve developed email-induced anxiety. Check out my …
5 Lessons From 5 Years In Business
I opened my Parkdale home massage studio on January 19th, 2018. Over the last five years, I’ve learned a lifetime’s worth of important lessons—most the hard way. Below are five key takeaways I’ve gained from my first five years in business. Lesson #1) You’re no longer a service provider. So, you’re a massage therapist who wants to go out on …
Lessons On Grieving As A Fan
Grieving the death of a musician as a fan is a special kind of pain. It’s not necessarily easier or harder than losing a friend or family member, but it’s certainly different.
Should You Tip Your Massage Therapist?
Should you tip your massage therapist? Short answer: No. Long answer: No, but…
How I Made $500 In 1 Minute
January 2, 2021 Move in a little closer. I’m about to tell you how to get everything you want in life. First, a story… I live on a residential street in west Toronto. It’s a charming little street lined with century homes. My house was built in 1912. Back in 2017, there was a knock at my door. A man …
5 Unconventional Ways to Support Small Businesses
December 17, 2020 It’s no secret that small businesses have been struggling and shuttering amidst the first global pandemic of our lifetime. By now you’ve all seen the memes telling you how to support small businesses without spending money. You know the ones. Here are a few more ways you can support your favourite small businesses that perhaps aren’t as …
Massage Therapy Public Health Measures
June 10, 2020 After nearly four months of closure due to COVID-19, I am pleased to announce I will be reopening my Parkdale home massage studio on Sunday, July 5. Ten dollars from every massage in July will go to the Black Business and Professional Association. Thee is no way of eliminating the risk of contracting COVID-19 during your massage. …
Can You Get a Massage Yet?
By now you may have heard the May 27 announcement that massage therapists and other healthcare providers in Ontario can return to work. Sounds good, right? Not so fast… Most people are unaware of the time, preparation, and materials required to implement the mandates provided by my regulatory body, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). I have not …
5 Ways To Feel Better Instantly
May 5, 2020 It’s Mental Health Week in Canada. With isolation at an all-time high, a lot of people are suffering. There is help if you need it. Some therapists are offering appointments by teleconferencing. If you’re in Toronto and you need someone to talk to, you can find a psychotherapist here and here. Additional mental health and addiction support …
What Do We Do Now?
Millions of Canadians had their lives upended by COVID-19 this month. If you’re like me, you’ve suddenly found yourself without a job. As a massage therapist who works in close proximity with vulnerable populations, I made the difficult-but-necessary decision to close my Parkdale home practice last Saturday, March 14. I’ve been living in self-isolation with no physical contact with another …
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