Tatiana K • Founder of MassHere

09/10/2026

A question for fellow massage therapists: How do you handle clients who have recently been vaccinated? 💉💆‍♀️

I’ve been seeing quite a few different opinions among massage therapists on this topic, and I’m curious how other professionals approach it in their practice.

Some therapists prefer to wait 24–72 hours, some recommend waiting until any post-vaccination symptoms have completely passed, and others have a longer waiting period. There are also very different opinions about the idea of “shedding,” so I think it’s important to separate personal experiences and beliefs from evidence-based practice.

For me, the most important thing is how the client is actually feeling.

If a client feels well after vaccination, I don’t consider the vaccination itself a reason to automatically cancel a massage. However, I would avoid applying pressure directly over the injection site, especially if there is soreness, redness, or swelling.

If the client has fever, chills, significant fatigue, dizziness, body aches, or simply doesn’t feel well, I would rather reschedule the appointment and let their body recover.

As massage therapists, we work with people’s bodies very closely, so I believe it’s our responsibility to be thoughtful about contraindications, listen to our clients, and stay within the scope of our professional practice.

I’m curious to hear from other licensed massage therapists:

What is your policy after vaccination?
Do you wait 24–72 hours? A week? Longer?
Or do you simply assess how the client feels and avoid the injection area?

I’d love to hear your professional experience and the reasoning behind your approach. Please keep the discussion respectful — I’m genuinely interested in learning how other therapists handle this in their practices.

09/09/2026

Dear Massage Therapists,
If you already have regular clients, you may be wondering:

Why do I need another platform?

The answer is simple: because your regular clients are not the only people looking for a massage therapist.

People move to new cities. They travel for work. They go on vacation. They relocate to a new neighborhood. They may need a therapist while visiting another area — and they often don’t know anyone they can ask for a recommendation.

MassHere.com was created to make that search easier.

Clients can search for massage therapists and bodywork professionals based on their address or ZIP code and discover professionals working nearby.

For therapists, MassHere provides an additional professional online presence and an opportunity to be discovered by people who may not have found you through your existing network.

I am currently building our first professional network and inviting qualified massage therapists and bodyworkers to join during our early-access period.

If you are a professional who takes your work, reputation, and client experience seriously, I would be happy to welcome you to MassHere.

MassHere.com — created by a massage therapist, for massage therapists and the clients who value them.

Find and book licensed massage therapists in your area. Compare profiles, prices, and availability — in studio or outcall. Trusted bodywork & recovery.

09/03/2026

Let’s talk about rebooking

I actually don’t think rebooking should ever feel like an awkward sales conversation.

For me, it starts much earlier than the moment the client is standing at the front desk with their wallet in their hand.

During the massage, I like to pay attention to what the client’s body needs, what we are working on, and how they feel after the session. I also believe in educating my clients about listening to their own bodies and understanding that everyone’s needs are different.

Sometimes the right time for another massage is in a week or two. Sometimes it’s a month. And sometimes the client simply needs to wait until their body tells them it’s time.

I don’t believe in making clients feel pressured to book just because they are checking out.

Instead, I prefer to make a professional recommendation when I genuinely believe another session would be beneficial:

“Based on how your body responded today, I would recommend we see each other again in about 3–4 weeks. Would you like to schedule it now?”

And then I let the client decide.

I also believe that massage is a partnership. I can do my part during the session, but the client also has a role in their own wellbeing — staying hydrated, stretching, moving their body, paying attention to tension and posture, and communicating with me about what they are experiencing between sessions.

When there is trust and the client understands the value of the work, rebooking doesn’t feel like selling.

It simply feels like continuing the care

How do you approach rebooking in your practice?
Do you recommend a specific timeframe, ask whether they want to book, or simply let the client decide when they’re ready?

07/15/2026

Dear Massage Therapists,
At this time, we manually verify your documents to ensure their authenticity, as our highest priority is preventing unqualified individuals from joining MassHere.com.

At the same time, we are actively improving our verification system and plan to implement advanced software that will perform a detailed and thorough verification of every document submitted. This will help us maintain the highest standards of professionalism, trust, and safety for both therapists and clients.

Find and book licensed massage therapists in your area. Compare profiles, prices, and availability — in studio or outcall. Trusted bodywork & recovery.

06/19/2026

When I first started working as a massage therapist, it was very difficult to find clients, despite constantly investing money in advertising. After a few years, I built a loyal base of regular clients. But life happens: people move, travel, change jobs, or face health challenges. Even the most successful therapists always need a steady flow of new clients.

I am the sole provider for my family, and I work 6 days a week. I understand firsthand how important it is to maintain a consistent client base.

Most of my regular clients live nearby. New clients, on the other hand, are often tourists, business travelers, athletes, visitors, or people who have recently moved to the area and are still exploring their new surroundings.

Not every massage therapist has an office in a prime central location. As a result, it can be difficult for clients to quickly find a qualified professional nearby, especially when they are in an unfamiliar area.

That’s how the idea for MassHere.com was born — a platform where clients can find professional massage therapists and bodyworkers by address or ZIP code in just a few minutes.

My goal is simple: to help clients quickly connect with qualified professionals in their area while giving therapists more opportunities to grow their practice.

And yes, reputation matters to me. Both my personal reputation and the reputation of our profession. That’s why I carefully moderate the platform, keeping out scammers, fake profiles, and inappropriate content.

MassHere.com was created by a massage therapist, for massage therapists — and for clients who value quality, safety, and professionalism