Two Hearts Bodywork

11/17/2025

Just a reminder to all the massage therapists out there that it is not your job to be a miracle worker!!!! It is your job to hold space for the miracles to happen.

Yes, sometimes massage therapists are able to provide incredible transformations. There is nothing wrong with striving to achieve results for your clients, but sometimes, achieving results go beyond what your hands are capable of OR the result requires more work for the client to do outside of bodywork alone.

We should always remember as massage therapists that our worth and the value that we provide is not driven by our ability to “fix” a clients physical issue. It is driven by the quality of space we hold, how much we care, how we educate ourselves, and how we continue showing up.

It can be easy to be hard on yourself and feel like you have to solve your clients every ache and pain, and that is just not doable or realistic.

Holding is sometimes when the greatest things for our client can occur. The moment when they realize how much they deeply needed the time to simply relax, the time they spend allowing their nervous system to unwind, the reminders given about stretching, strengthening, and general self care. The space massage and bodywork gives a client can allow them to “reset” their self care rhythm and tune into what their body truly needs beyond just the bodywork we can give.

Just the other day, I had a client who kept having persistent cramping. It was something we both noticed in all of his sessions and something he dealt with off the table. He really enjoyed having his legs worked, but they would always cramp when I moved into work on them, even with light touch. He decided to start taking magnesium and increasing his electrolytes and the cramping went away completely. At our last session we were able to massage his legs and feet thoroughly and he said, “if it wasn’t for these massages, I would have never made that change.”

You are an amazing massage therapist. You don’t need to “fix” everyone you see. You just have to hold space for them to relax, be present in their bodies, and encourage them to do it more consistently. We all need this kind of space holding!

11/16/2025

Here’s why 👇

💛 Consistent Income:
When your clients pay monthly instead of each visit, your income becomes predictable. No more guessing what next month will look like.

💛 Better Client Retention:
Memberships create commitment. Your clients are more likely to show up regularly, see better results, and become long-term clients instead of one-time sessions.

💛 Makes Marketing Easy:
When your schedule is filled with loyal members, you don’t have to constantly hustle for new clients. You get to nurture the ones you already have and enjoy more freedom in your marketing.

💛 Higher Client Lifetime Value:
A client who visits once might pay you $100. A member who stays for a year might pay $1,200+. The math speaks for itself.

Memberships aren’t just a way to make more money, they’re a way to create stability, freedom, and longevity in your massage career.

Inside the Bodywork Business Blueprint, we show you exactly how to build, price, and launch your own membership model.

✨ Comment Blueprint and we’ll send you the step-by-step guide to set yours up.

11/15/2025

11/14/2025

We have been through so many ups and downs in business. And the MOST important lesson we have learned so far is to simply start.

Start when you don’t feel ready.
Start before you have it all figured out.
Start making changes even if they make you nervous.

You. Have. To. Start.

And if you need help knowing what to do…If you want a step by step roadmap to a more sustainable and profitable bodywork business….comment BLUEPRINT

We will send you the link for the Bodywork Business Blueprint so that you can START building the business and life that you deserve ❤️

11/10/2025

Side-lying massage is one of the most underused positions in our field, even though it helps with things prone and supine positions can’t. Most of us only learned a quick version in school, but once you understand how useful it is, it can become a go-to tool for comfort, access, and safety.

Below are some of the most common reason to suggest side lying massage for your client!

Pregnancy comfort and safety:
Side-lying is often more comfortable for pregnant clients because it takes pressure off the belly, gives them more space to breathe, and supports the low back.

Low back pain relief:
Side-lying lets you work on the lumbar spine, quadratus lumborum, gluteus medius, and deep hip rotators. The spine stays in a neutral position, which can calm low-back tension and reduce pain.

Space for shoulder mobility:
In side-lying, the scapula can move freely. This gives better access to the rotator cuff, the side of the ribs, and the back of the shoulder. And you can incorporate more range of motion for the shoulder in this position.

Gentle, trauma-informed approach:
Side-lying often feels safer and less exposed. Clients can see the room, breathe easily, and settle into the table without feeling stuck or hidden. This helps the nervous system relax.

Geriatric client comfort:
Older adults may have trouble lying flat on their back or stomach because of neck limits, hip pain, or breathing issues. Side-lying supports their body in a way that feels natural and comfortable while still allowing full-body work.

QL and sciatic access:
If you’ve struggled to reach the QL in prone, side-lying makes it simple. The tissues soften and the hip can be positioned for better access.

Side-lying isn’t just a backup plan. It’s a powerful and comfortable way to help many different clients receive the massage they need.

If you want to see our full side-lying technique course when it releases inside the Two Hearts Bodywork Collective, comment COLLECTIVE below.

11/09/2025

Finding any massage client to get on your table will bring you some cash. But finding IDEAL clients to get on your table will build you a sustainable business that profits for years to come.

Not every client is created equal, and these are just a few of the key signs that you have found an A+ client.

Sometimes finding these diamonds in the rough can be tricky. But if you comment ‘Blueprint’ we will send you the exact program that hundreds of massage therapists are using to book out their schedule with IDEAL clients ❤️

11/08/2025

Reciprocal Inhibition is an AMAZING tool to use during your massages.

Here’s how it works: when one muscle (or muscle group) contracts, the antagonist muscle (or muscle group) has to turn off in order to allow movement.

If the goal is to stretch, soften, and lengthen the quadriceps muscle group, we can activate the hamstrings (forcing the quads to turn off) and then move the quads into a stretch. This helps the quads relax and soften before we move them into a stretch.

This principle can be applied to many different muscles and muscle groups and is an excellent neuromuscular technique to facilitate more change in your clients, with less time and effort.

This clip is pulled directly from the Quadriceps massage technique video within our online bodywork community. This is one of many videos we offer in order to help your hands on skills grow alongside your business skills.

If you’d like to join this community and see the rest of the video, comment ‘Collective’

We’ll see you there! 💛

11/07/2025

Like & comment to claim this energy for your business this November ✨💖✨

Comment “blueprint” for more info on investing into your future business success 💫

11/05/2025

REAL massage therapists are seeing REAL results.

These are the types of messages we get almost daily from bodyworkers around the world. Seeing your growth, transformation and progress is why we do this work.

If you want the step by step roadmap these bodyworkers are using, comment Blueprint so we can send it to you ❤️

11/04/2025

The glutes stabilize your pelvis, support posture, and influence everything from low back pain to gait efficiency 🍑

But sooo many therapists skip over them, do minimal work, or avoid appropriate undraping because they’re unsure how to approach the area confidently and professionally.

Here’s the truth👇🏼🫶🏼
🍑 Glute work is so supportive for full-body function.
🍑 Confident communication builds trust. Explain why this work matters, and many clients will be receptive and curious!
🍑 Always respect client boundaries. There are so many great techniques for over the sheet. With proper communication and client receptivity, undraping the glutes modestly is amazing to access the tissues better. 🍑🍑Focus on techniques that feel supportive, not invasive. Think broad pressure, slow pacing, closed fists / forearms, and clear draping adjustments make all the difference.
🍑 Normalize the conversation. Language like “how would you feel about addressing your hip and glute area? These muscles directly impact your (low back, pelvis, hips, gait, etc)” help clients feel safe and informed.

How do you integrate glute work into your sessions, and how do you communicate its importance to clients? Share your approach below!👇🏼

& if you’re ready to go beyond great technique, to learn how to communicate your value, attract loyal clients, and grow a sustainable, booked-out practice, that’s exactly what we teach inside the Bodywork Business Blueprint🫶🏼

Comment “Blueprint” and we’ll send you the link to learn more!

11/03/2025

Boundaries build businesses.

Let’s start with the cancellation policy. ❌
Cancelled appointments is never fun. But it does happen. So we have to be ready and prepared for how to handle them.

Our first job is to make sure that we are crystal clear on our own policy. When we will enforce it, when we are willing to make exceptions, and how we will communicate it to our clients.

This boundary is incredibly important to protect your income and time. It will also show you who are your best clients and who isn’t a good fit.

Communication boundaries. 📲
This boundary can help you feel comfortable with your work/life balance. You can pick a time each day when you stop replying to messages to your clients. It could be 5pm or it could be 8pm, just do what is right for you.
After that time, no texts, no DMs, no emails.
You deserve to actually enjoy your evenings without thinking about work 24/7.

Late arrival policy. 🚗💨
Fogure out EXACTLY how late clients will be handled. For many massage therapists, if their client is late, that time comes out of their session.
You can’t add extra time if it throws off your entire day. Your other clients deserve to have their time respected as well.

These three boundaries protect your income, your energy, and your peace of mind. They create the foundation of a business that actually supports you back. (That’s the goal, right?) ❤️

Inside the Bodywork Business Blueprint, we walk you through exactly how to create and uphold these kinds of systems.

You’ll get worksheets to set every policy with confidence so your boundaries stop being scary and start feeling second nature.

💛 Comment Blueprint and we’ll show you how to set up your business so it supports you just as much as you support your clients.

11/01/2025

Here is the script…

*client comes out of the room

Massage therapist: “Hey, how are you feeling?”

Client: “Great, thank you!”

Massage therapist: “I’m so glad, is this something you’d like to do for yourself more often?”

Client: “Yes I would”

Massage therapist: “Amazing, I want to let you know about the membership option I have…(explain how it works including scheduling, auto billing, and any other incentives)”

Massage therapist: “I have 6 spots in my membership left (or however many you have left) and I wanted to let you know about it before it gets filled up. Is this something you’d would like to get set up with today?”

When they say yes, get everything set up right then and there, including all their upcoming appointments.

If they say now, don’t sweat it! And ask them if they would like to book their next massage ❤️

This script comes directly out of the Bodywork Business Blueprint and it’s how we built our massage membership to 40+ members in less than a year.

Comment Blueprint to get the resource that is helping thousands of bodyworkers across the world 💸✨