Hello, everybody.
I've just introduced myself on the new members forum, but as I'm starting a VTCT Body Massage course at the end of September I'll be spending most of my time on this forum, I guess. I've been reading some of the posts on here and the impression I have is there are a lot of friendly, helpful people out there with loads of useful information which is a nice confidence booster when you feel a little like you're going into the unknown.
Bit of background on myself. I'm male and a little on the mature side(50), so this could be even more of a challenge for me. I was interested to read the posts on male therapists and even though I've yet to take the first step, I tend to believe that if you have the ability and the personality it will carry you through in the end. I'm actually interested in progressing to a sports massage qualification(jumping ahead a little bit!) and for the future, if I'm successful in my course, I intend to maintain my full time job(engineering.......boring!) and go mobile on a part-time basis and see where that takes me.
My wife qualified as a nail technician in March this year and I found her a nice forum on Nail Geek that she immerses herself in, so it's great to find this forum for me. It will be a fight for the PC now, I guess.
BM
RE: Not so new kid on the block
Hey Bassman,
Welcome to both HealthyPages and the Massage forum. Good luck with your course, i'm sure you'll find it very enjoyable and rewarding.
Foz xxx
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RE: Not so new kid on the block
Hello, and big Welcome.
I don't think age is a barrier in this field. Good luck to you and before you know it you will be on that Sports course! Time flies.
We have a forum here for your wife also.:D
RE: Not so new kid on the block
I think age is an advantage, wisdom understanding and its the not just about money all become so much clearer with age....
I think you may need 2 pc's HP is very addictive.
T
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RE: Not so new kid on the block
Thanks for the welcome, everyone, I'm looking forward to many more interesting posts.............and one day understanding everything you're all talking about in relation to massage therapy.
BM
RE: Not so new kid on the block
Hiya BM
If there is anything you dont get just ask, its what we are here from to learn from each other and exchange ideas!
See you on the boards soon
T
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RE: Not so new kid on the block
Hi Bassman
How spooky is that? I am the same age (more or less) and start the VTCT Swedish Massage course in a couple of weeks. I too have plans for the sports massage route after that, and I also plan to carry on with the day job for now (not so much boring as hugely stressed!)
I am really pleased to see your post - do carry on posting when you start and we can compare notes! I am a bit bothered by the A&P side of things - biology was never my strong point.
Frog
RE: Not so new kid on the block
Hi Frog,
Yes, it is a bit spooky, is'nt it?. Where are you based?(North or South will do if you'd rather not be exact).
Definitely up for comparing notes, need all the help I can get and if I can be helpful , I will.
BM
RE: Not so new kid on the block
Hi Bassman
I'm in the Midlands - Staffordshire. Have just been reading another thread about the VTCT courses and how they vary in quality depending on the college. I signed up with them because I thought they were a recognised awarding body - do you know anything different?
I shall be missing the first 2 weeks as we are going on a long pre-booked holiday, but will let you know what happens after my first class on 2 October.
Its exciting isn't it??!
Frog
RE: Not so new kid on the block
Hi Guys
I wish you both lots of luck on your course and enjoy your holiday Frog, and there is lots of advice on the student training forums, if you get stuck just shout out loud!!
T
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RE: Not so new kid on the block
Hi there BM,
I think you're perfect for it, isn't massage body maintenance engineering? 😉
RE: Not so new kid on the block
Good point, New Age, I have'nt looked at it from that angle. Nice perspective. Thankyou.
BM