22 years ago I completed a course at Healthbuilders Massage and Bodywork School in St. Augustine, Florida. I absolutely loved the work and helping people. Over the years I have massaged quite a few people, adults and children, and gained so much satisfaction in my work. Last week while worrying about what I will do next, I had an epiphany. I always said that when I retired I would do more massage. As a person living in 2 states, I need a license in both, so that is my new employment. Our tax guy once said, “Massage is your hobby, not an income” which is true. So, I need to figure out the business end of massage to make an income.
Last weekend I participated in a Thai Yoga Massage class (16 ceus) in Cedar Rapids. As soon as I received my certificate for the course, I can reactivate my Iowa license. It was a good course and I realized that having not done massage due to an inactive license and a busy teaching schedule, my hands felt foreign to me. Where giving massage felt like an extension to who I am, I began the course by questioning my hand strength and abilities. By the end of the course, my left hand was a little shaky and I felt old moving around the mat smoothly, but all the love of doing massage came back fully!
I question where I will practice. In Iowa I have a big house and can work out of it. In Florida I don’t know all the rules. A new adventure and I am so satisfied with my decision! Now to get back to Florida and get to work.
DocKLucas 