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Letting a client go can feel scary—especially while you’re building your business—but it creates space for clients who truly fit. Here’s when and how to do it professionally.

Let’s be honest—when a client acts like you’re the only person who can help them, a little part of you goes, “Awwww.” And another little part goes, “Yep. That’s right.”  But here’s the thing: being put on a pedestal can turn into a burden fast—because suddenly their progress feels like your responsibility. And it’s not.

One of the biggest differences between being self-employed and working as an employee is how missed appointments affect your income. For massage therapists, cancellations and no-shows don't just disrupt a schedule—they directly impact our livelihood.

Are you considering a career as a massage therapist?  In my most-read blog, How to become a massage therapist in NC , I break down, step by step, the process of becoming licensed in North Carolina. However, before you enroll in massage therapy school, let's discuss what you will learn . Spoiler alert: it's more than just giving relaxing massages. Whether you're making a career change or exploring a passion for helping others, here are five core areas massage therapy school wi