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Rachel Estelle

U.S.

Available

Expertise

For CMT's I am happy to answer questions about marketing your massage business, growing your clientele, advertising, time management, finding information on the internet to connect with other therapists, mentor massage students, For Clients: I can explain what a particular modality of massage is, help you pick the type/modality of massage that is best for you,

Experience in the area

I have owned my own massage therapy practice for the last six years and have been working as a massage therapist for seven years. I have worked in spas, done out-calls, private spa parties, chair massage at events such as the Nike Womens Marathon, Bioneers Festival, and for employee appreciation days at companies such as Chevron, First National Bank, and Software Startups.

Organizations

Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals, San Francisco School of Massage, Day Spa Association, Althea Corrin Salon / Spa.

Publications

RachelEstelle.com, Spalutions.com, SpaClientele.com, spa-college.com

Education/Credentials

I have certifications and education in several modalities of massage: swedish, shiatsu, acupressure, reflexology, reiki I, trigger point, pregnancy massage, aromatherapy, vibrational and energy healing, sound therapy, deep tissue, sports massage. I participate in continuing education. I have worked at two different vocational schools selling Massage Therapy Programs to interested students. I do guest public speaking at schools to give information on "how to run your own massage therapy business".

Awards and Honors

Several certifications in a variety of massage modalities, business license, certifications for assistant teaching, college degree.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

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Terry	09/21/08	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your very nice detailed .....
Dave	08/09/08	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much. I appreciate the .....
Ashley	07/25/08	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much for answering my .....
Vicki	05/22/08	10	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your input! .....
Vicky	05/22/08	10	10	10	10	The response I received was detailed and .....

Recent Answers from Rachel Estelle

2009-08-24 Abdominal oblique pain:

Thank you so much for your question. I would love to answer your question, however, this question is extremely hard to answer verbally. In order to massage the abdominal area it is best explained by watching

2009-01-20 massage and temperature:

Thank you for your question. I am interested to know if you are having the same modality of massage every time, (for instance, Swedish, Hot Stone, Acupressure, etc.) or if you are having these "ice muscles"

2009-01-18 blood clots:

Thank you for your question. I will do my best to answer you with the knowledge that I have in Massage Therapy. Obviously I do not know every form of massage possible, because new modalities seem to turn

2008-08-09 Question from a massage therapist:

Thank you for your question. No this particular situation has never happened to me. I interview all my clients before I choose to work with them. Please do not put yourself in an uncomfortable position

2008-07-28 leg:

Renee, thank you for you question. Without seeing or feeling your "knots" I cannot be certain of what your issue is. Even though your "knots" do not hurt, I would definitely go to your general physician

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