Today's guest is Dari Haffie of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy.
I "met" her when I recently interviewed her for an upcoming AMTA-WA convention, where we will both be speakers.

What primarily intrigued me about her work is that I saw it as an excellent way to achieve longevity in a profession that traditionally puts quite a bit of stress on the hands and wrists.

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy has been quoted as "The most luxurious deep tissue massage on the planet". And what makes this type of deep tissue massage different from most - is that you do it with your feet.

Dari is one of only 10 trainers of this style of bodywork.

In today's interview we discussed:

• What makes this technique different from other barefoot techniques.
• The types of therapists this work might be best suited for.
• Why you use your feet? What's wrong with hands?



• What exercises would help you prepare to be a practitioner of this technique.



• The role of overhead bars in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy.



• Ways to diversify your practice and market your massage business.

So if you are interested in learning about a technique that may extend the life of your career (by using your hands less) as well as making you stand out from the other massage therapists in your area, have a listen…

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We talked about:

• Once she gets a new client in the door, what she does to keep them coming back.
• What marketing materials she uses (this might surprise you!)
• The single biggest thing she has ever done to get massage clients.
• The 3 skills or qualities that she feels have most led to her success.
• If she was starting out again today with what she knows now, what would she do to build a massage practice.
• Her advice for new therapists just graduating from massage school into today's competitive environment

This interview was recorded live at an AMTA convention.

"Massage Success Secrets with Luata Bray LMP"

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We talked about:

• The primary way she gets new massage clients.
• How she built her "sphere of influence".
• "The Front Desk Policy" and how she used it to get a client that stayed for 8 years.
• Using complimentary massages to build your business.
• Things that a therapist can do to get more clients that don't cost a lot of money.

This interview was recorded live at an AMTA convention.

"Great Inexpensive Ways to Get More Massage Clients with Luata Bray LMP"

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Next week we will hear from Luata what she does to keep her clients coming back. Till then....

We chatted about the difference between having a "massage job" versus stepping out and starting your own business. We also talked about the skills you need as an entrepreneur, the entrepreneur mindset necessary for success, and the biggest myth in building your massage business (believe this and you will have a very hard time building a sustainable business!).

This interview was recorded live at an AMTA convention.

"Are You a Massage Therapist, or Are You in the Business of Massage?"

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I was attracted to her oils right away. But it was not until I heard about a day spa whose sale of essential oils exploded after Lissy's educational session with the therapists, that I just knew I had to have her on Massage Success Radio.

Lissy has some great resources for massage therapists on her site at Essential 3 should you want to know more.

Here's some of what we talked about on today's show:

How to promote products with integrity and increase additional income streams in your massage practice.

The controversy surrounding the ethics of selling products in your massage business.

Some effective ways to introduce aromatherapy and other natural remedies to your clients.

What the very successful therapists, clinic and day spa owners are doing to build their businesses using essential oils.

How to profit from using essential oils in your practice.

Specific things you can do to add value to your clients, and make them feel extra cared for using aromatherapy.

How to use aromatherapy to "set the stage" for your massage treatment.

The most authentic way to make sales without feeling like you are selling.

How to get over any fear or resistance you may have about promoting products in your practice.

Enjoy!

"How to Promote Essential Oils in Your Massage Practice or Day Spa: Lissy Dickens"

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