Ryan Gressel

Hi I'm a CMT and I'm about to graduate from my school's neuromuscular therapy program. I got my certification in November 2024. I've worked in the student clinic, done externship work, and worked on friends and family and some people that friends referred to me. Before I went to school, I saw some private clients under mentorship to sort of figure out if this was something I wanted to do, and it definitely is! I love the work, when you get into the flow of the massage dance, and you can listen to the body, and the muscles talk to you, and it feels like your hands are being guided up or down the kinetic chain... And then someone gets off your table and you can SEE them stand taller like a visible weight they were carrying has been lifted. I'm really excited to set up my own practice. I'm going to be launching my mobile business in May, when I finish the NMT program. I have a table, linens, a big thing of jojoba oil, a dedicated phone number and email address for my business, insurance through AMTA, a car and a website. I plan to offer relaxation sessions at $100/hr-$150/90min, and therapeutic focused sessions at $125/hr-$175/90min. That's on the lower side of average for my area, because I'll be just starting out. I'm also offering 20 minute scalp, and 20 minute feet add ons, aromatherapy, salt/oatmeal scrub, and CBD butter add ons. I'm just... I absolutely KNOW I'm missing things. I don't know what I don't know. What do you wish you knew, when you got started in this business? What am I overlooking? What do I need, that I don't even realize I need? What surprised you? Do I charge a travel fee? Should I have social media? Is my car insurance a business expense? Where do you advertise? I want to have a specifically LGBTQ+ positive , body positive practice, do I need special accommodations? Should I have a picture of myself on my website, or does that attract creeps? Am I too expensive? Too cheap? Do I use apps like venmo? Cash? Cards? Should I have a cancellation policy? AAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! When I start thinking about all the unknowns, I start spiraling. What should I be thinking about that I'm missing here? What do I not even realize that I don't know? I would really appreciate advice from people who have been in the field for a minute, especially if you've done/do mobile massage therapy. Thanks so much ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

YESSSSSS, I'M SO HYPED I FINALLY PASSED THE MBLEx!!! I'm still on cloud nine, and I just had to share my experience to hopefully help out anyone else who's prepping for the test. So, I spent about a week and a half studying after graduating, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride. Physiology was my biggest struggle, so I made sure to review every chapter from class. I also took a ton of practice tests - like, 20-30 - using AMBP, AMTA, and (link unavailable) By the end, I was consistently scoring around 88%. The practice tests were clutch, though - they helped me identify where I was lacking and get a feel for the test's wording. The actual test was a different beast, though. I felt like I was all over the place, and there were some questions that just had me stumped. But I took a deep breath, got back in my body, and just went for it. One thing I will say is that the test seems to be testing more than just your knowledge - it's testing your ability to apply that knowledge and think on your feet. And, honestly, it's kinda brutal. BUT, I made it through, and I'm proof that you can too! If anyone's got questions or wants to chat about their own experience, I'm all ears. And to anyone still prepping, just remember: keep your cool, stay focused, and trust yourself. You've got this!

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Hello everyone, I'm thrilled to have stumbled upon this incredible community! I'm still getting familiar with the site, but I'm already blown away by the wealth of knowledge and support here. I only wish I'd discovered this gem years ago!The feedback on providers has been invaluable to me, saving me time, hassle, and who knows what else. I'm truly grateful for the collective expertise and willingness to help that permeates this community. As a newcomer, I'm excited to learn from you all, share my own experiences, and contribute however I can. I'm also looking forward to meeting new people and hopefully connecting with a moderator who can help me get more involved on the site. Thank you again for creating such a wonderful space. I'm honored to be a part of it P.S. If anyone needs me, I'll be here, soaking up all the knowledge and expertise like a sponge... or a newbie trying to learn everything at once!

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