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Professional therapeutic massage therapy in Kansas City, MO by Aaron Harris, BCTMB

Category: Ask A Massage Therapist

Gay Pride Flag in San Francisco

Massage for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Massage is for every body, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. This pride flag is displayed over the Castro district of San Francisco. Recently, a potential client reached out to me via the Aaron Harris CMT Facebook page. Her question

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Getting back on the treadmill as part of your new fitness routine.

How to Ease Back into a Fitness Routine

It’s the new year, and your local gym is seeing a massive influx of clients who have made regular exercise one of their New Year’s resolutions. Again. Whether it’s been weeks, months, or years since you’ve last stuck to a

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Talk During a Massage?

Many clients wonder if they should talk during their massage. The answer is it’s totally up to you. Here are some things to think about: At the beginning of a massage treatment, it is beneficial to close your eyes and

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Aaron Harris, BCTMB

Why I Became a Massage Therapist

I have had a ton of unusual experiences in my career. I’ve had a lot of jobs. So answering the question, “Why did you become a massage therapist?” becomes a convoluted and lengthy story. I really wanted to go medical

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On Being a Male Massage Therapist

I have heard objections to hiring a male massage therapist many times over the years. “I could never have another man ‘rub my body’ like that.” “I don’t think I would be comfortable with a man I don’t know coming

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Anxiety about our first appointment

Anxiety About Getting a Massage

Anxiety about getting a massage is not uncommon. Many clients feel some uncertainty about inviting a virtual stranger into their home to do bodywork. Many clients experience anxiety before their first appointment with a mobile massage therapist. Reddit user, SchopenhauersSon,

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