Megan Brienen LMT

04/02/2026

I found this blog to be one of the best ways to describe the difference between Spa and Private Practice Massage Therapy.

So often, I wind up turning "new" clients away and not being able to accommodate them. And it's not because I don't want them. It's due to very inconvenient timing... practically always. And I say that with absolute kindness and honesty. I'm unsure that maybe folks are just a little unaware of the scheduling procedure differences between Spa/Wellness center availability and those who run a private practice. I am happy to share and educate, though.

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One key fact you SHOULD know. And I will always speak out for the people who are trying to make it in the service providing world :

If your service provider doesn't rent their own space and is being paid by the business....
Then they are likely getting paid a commission rate of about 50% ... maybe a little more sometimes. But they will be taxed NO DIFFERENTLY than someone who rented their own space and claims 100% of the business expenses. So when they willingly take on day-of appointments and hang out for people to show up hours of their day, it is because they are on the hustle and grind, my friends.
If a wellness center charges $70 for an hour, your therapist makes $35 and has to crank out multiple clients to make that bank.

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SPA VS. PRIVATE PRACTICE - EMBODIWORK MASSAGE

One day, not too long ago, I was chatting with a relative. While we were talking, she confessed to me that she had made the decision to sign up for a year-long membership at her neighborhood corporate massage franchise – and was regretting it! She had experienced my therapies before,

03/31/2026

Guaranteed to melt away all your troubles 🧘‍♀️

Check out the Synergy Stone 🪨

✨️ Synergy Stones are specialized, hand-crafted ceramic massage tools designed to revolutionize hot stone massage by combining, or "synergizing," heat with, deep,, therapeutic pressure while reducing hand fatigue for the therapist. Their unique, contoured shapes allow for effective, lasting heat transfer during both relaxing and deep-tissue massages. ✨️

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Appointment availability THIS week!
✨️Please, be sure to schedule with 24-48 hr notice✨️

www.vagaro.com/meganbrienenlmt

03/08/2026

One of my favorite things about self care?

✨️Lots of things you can do for FREE ✨️

And totally easy squeezy to do any time, anywhere!

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Some of these little stretches and movement activities might feel silly, but they can help so much if you continue to do them over time.

Think about the negative effect on your posture that something as little as keeping a wallet in your back pocket while sitting can do. 🤔

If you're needing some assistance, I know a spot for you!

Send a message to book an appointment

OR❗️

you can easily schedule yourself using my online booking tool!

www.vagaro.com/meganbrienenlmt

03/04/2026

There's more than muscles when it comes to ✨️Massage✨️

All those stress chemicals and hormones can sometimes cause an imbalance as well.

An hour of massage can offer as much benefits as 6-8 hours of sleep. 💤

Book yourself some well needed rest

www.vagaro.com/meganbrienenlmt

You'll thank me later 💆‍♀️

02/25/2026

Good Morning 💜Last available appointment this week is for 1:30 or 2pm 2/26!
Please, send a message if you would like to book!

02/20/2026

Here is your gentle reminder to ✨️ take care of yourself ✨️

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02/02/2026

Good Morning!

Hope your February is off to a great start! ✨️

I have some availability left for a couple appointments on Friday 2/6 from 10am - 1pm, if anyone is interested!

Leave a comment or send a message to book!

01/21/2026

No remaining availability this week.
I have a few spots left 1/27-1/29, then we are booking into February!
Have a Blessed One 🌸

01/14/2026

I have remaining availability this Friday 1/16 for 2 appointments!
10:00 AM - 1PM
Send a message if you're interested in booking!

12/26/2025

Good Morning Everyone 😊

I hope you all got to enjoy the holiday one way or another. 🎄 ☀️ 😎

Now, we are only a few days away from greeting the New Year ✨️

I kept telling myself "I WILL be done with my part-time job before the next Bridal Christmas" (I worked at a bridal shop to help supplement my income after moving my business to Morton 😁)..... and I DID IT! I finally got myself built back up to where I can just focus on massage again! 👏 👏 👏

No more using Monday/Tuesday as a swing day to create a weekend 🎆🎇🎆
I can have a little more energy for myself to get more creative with my business. HECK to the YES!!!!

Now then, with that being said....

This typically tends to be my busier season. Lots of schedules filling up, and all the gift cards from Christmas are starting to book!
Which means my schedule gets to be a little all over the place as well.

If you are someone who is interested in becoming a new client of mine, now is the time to reach out about setting up an appointment.

Most of my regular clients will book out multiple sessions ahead so they can plan their care and ensure they get the time/day they prefer. This gives me the opportunity to plan MY personal schedule ahead as well.

Massage is not only a physically demanding job, it can be a mental load as well. My work is based off the quality I can perform for each individual. Not just how many clients I can push a day.

Beginning in January my official availability for appointments will be

TUES - FRIDAY 10am - 6pm
&
ALTERNATE SATURDAYS 10am - 3pm

Kindly note that ALL requests for scheduling require 24-48 hours notice.

You are more than welcome to book yourself online if you prefer.

www.vagaro.com/meganbrienenlmt

As of right now, my books are full til next week.
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Have a Blessed One,
Megan Brienen LMT

Hey there! I am a licensed massage therapist with 10+ years experience.

12/22/2025

12/16/2025

Round 2 for Chair went great!

Thank-you Pekin Hospital Er Carle Health - Pekin Hospital for giving me the opportunity to come and give some well deserved chair massage for the staff! Even bigger thank you to Dr. Brit Price for getting the event set up! You guys are awesome! Looking forward to working with you again!