Time again for the month’s round up of random things that have been sent or crossed my path. Remember, if you find anything worthwhile send it in so we can share.
Websites (sent in and discovered):
Natural-Life.ca is a Canadian directory of organic grocers, organic farms, natural health practitioners and organic restaurants near Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. [...]

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When last we chatted, I was telling you about one of our regulars, Fran, who has the opportunity to take over directing the spa portion of a doctor’s practice. She wanted to know what to look out for and prepare for that was beyond the obvious.
Any input you care to give on that is welcome.
This [...]

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A few days ago, I heard from a regular commenter and question-asker, Fran D. She has this great opportunity and wanted a little feedback from you … and me. When last we heard from Fran, she was thinking about leaving a clinic where she shared a room with 3 other therapists and moving out on [...]

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Last entry I went through some questions Sandra sent in on dealing with her contractor’s budget cuts. While she and I were chatting, Sandra got on a roll about how the profession of massage therapy is perceived.
Some things you should know about Sandra first. Her job is giving chair massage. She has found her [...]

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Heads up, this entry is in two parts. But they both relate to each other so it’s okay.
A little more than a week ago I got a good question on the Ask Eileen page:
Hello Eileen,
I have worked with a senior group for the past 6 months at a reasonable rate doing chair massage 5 [...]

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Okay, I’ve been putting this off for a while, thinking I’d get over it, but I need some coaching here. How can I tell a massage therapist that a lot of her presentation and delivery were really off-putting?
Normally if I go to a favorite restaurant, for example, and the service or food isn’t up to [...]

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