Don't worry about missing the fact that I am a massage therapist. Not really sure I can call myself one now that I've told my one and only client that I won't be doing massages for awhile!
I enjoy doing Swedish Massages, they are very relaxing to me to perform. But frankly my not being in good physical shape limited my massage work to once a week at most.
I took all the classes, got my certification...but once I graduated found that I was not ready to make the leap to starting up a part time business.
I'm still keeping it in the back of my mind though. Perhaps now that I have my thyroid on track, and once I give birth, I'll be more successful with my wieght loss and then can do more massages. It'll be a positive cycle!
As for you Ms. Sage. Yes, maintaining a friendship with your former massage therapist is great! However, don't hesitate to go find another one. And don't be shy about speaking up about the pressure. Most massage therapists use too much pressure and hurt me. If I don't speak up and tell them to lighten up, I end up getting hurt and I know they would feel bad about that.
So, Sage...take care of yourself...take that baby step and start your new massage adventure!!
