supporting you in your massage career – every step of the way
Useful products and services to save you time, energy and money
Registering as self-employed
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/selfemployed/iwtregister-as-self-employed.htm
Health Hosts - websites for therapists. I have to admit, I am totally biased,
as Health Hosts designed and host both this site, and my therapy site too (www.helenhuntermassagetherapy.co.uk). I have always found them to be
exceptionally efficient, professional, very user-friendly, and amazingly good value
for money.
Setting up my website for my massage practice was one of the best things I ever did
- it has brought me fabulous new clients who would never have previously found me.
(That said, a website should only be part of your marketing activities - don't forget local
community marketing, networking, and that old-fashioned leaflet!). Click on the banner
below for more information:
Massage Table Store. A fantastic selection of massage couches, chairs, accessories
and supplies. www.massagetablestore.com
Linens Limited - online towel/linens supplier. I now get all my massage towels from Linens Limited.
Their Turkish Cotton Towels are a great quality without being too heavy, and their Turkish Cotton Jumbo
Bathsheets are amazing value for money. http://www.linenslimited.co.uk/bath-linen-22/
The London Massage Company. "Bringing you the best CPD training in advanced, deep tissue and
sports massage techniques." A comprehensive selection of workshops and postgraduate courses,
including a Sports Massage Course in Turkey - bliss! http://www.thelondonmassagecompany.com/
BRIGHTCOPY - professional copywriting and marketing services. f you are struggling to write the
content for your website, brochure, or any other marketing materials then Tineke Bright is the girl for you.
She is an experienced copywriter with extensive marketing and SEO (search engine optimisation)
experience too. Your website or brochure is not an end in itself, it's a means to an end - getting you
more clients. If they're not doing the job, Tineke can tell you why not, and provide the solution.
Her rates are very reasonable and she's an immensely professional, knowledgeable and helpful person
into the bargain. Highly recommended. www.brightcopy.co.uk
Massage World magazine. The UK's only magazine dedicated to massage therapy. Published bi-monthly, it contains articles on all aspects of being a professional massage practitioner - technical articles on practical techniques by leading teachers and therapists, plus advice on marketing and practice building. It also features all the latest developments to do with regulation and other aspects of the complementry health profession. A great resource on everything to do with your massage business. http://www.massageworld.co.uk/
CHIS-UK: Complementary Healthcare Information Service - UK "The UK's guide to alternative
and complementary medicine, self development and natural health." A great source of information
on Complementary Therapies generally, as well as massage; also listings for events and courses,
and a particularly good source of treatment rooms for rent. http://www.chisuk.org.uk