Is Massage Envy lowering consumer expectations and labor standards for massage therapists? Getting a massage at Massage Envy is kind of like buying something cheap at Walmart that was made in China. You basically get what you need at a low price, and for your own peace of mind it’s…

Dear Body Well friends, clients and colleagues: We’ve all seen the commercials, the billboards and heard the radio commercials. “When you’ve been injured – after 911 – call 411-PAIN! Many people have no idea what 411-PAIN or similar companies really are, or what they do! Are they lawyers? Doctors? Both?…

There are lots of reasons to get massages on any given day, but so many more on Valentine’s Day Massage! In fact, it’s our busiest day of the year! Why? Everyone knows massage is a great way to relax, work out a few kinks and de-stress. But here are a…

What do you call a person who does massage professionally? Does it depend if the therapist is male or female (“Masseur”/”Masseuse”)? Where they work (Massage “Parlor”/ Massage Clinic)? Or should we simply use the unisex term “Massage Therapist“? A lot depends on who you’re asking. Major factors include whether you’re asking an actual…

Greetings friends! For this edition I thought we might have a little fun looking at the most common complaints people have about getting massages. And to help you avoid these “massage killers” in the future, I’ll also offer some tips on how prevent or correct them before it’s too late!…