Bodywork Buddy Member Spotlight: Angela Schiavi

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Today's member spotlight is Angela Schiavi. Angela owns Nurtured Soul Ashiatsu and Massage in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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  Q: What inspired you to become a massage therapist? A: I have wanted to become a massage therapist since I was 7. My aunt always wanted me to rub her feet and I enjoyed how much it helped her and how much she enjoyed it. 
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• Q: How long have you been doing massage? A: I have been doing massage since 2003, but only practicing in my own business since 2014.

• Q: What is your favorite thing about being a massage therapist?
• A: My favorite thing about being a massage therapist is helping people feel better, and having found Ashiatsu, I am able to assist my clients better.

• Q: What is the most challenging issue for massage therapists? 
• A: For me, I feel the most challenging part as a massage therapist is breaking the stigma that massage is "just a luxury " instead of "preventative wellness. I love to educate my clients on how massage is so important for them.

Hold on to your worth and your clients will see that you're worth it.

• Q: What advice would you give to other MT’s to help build their business?
• A: I am still working on building my business. I would say it's really important to hold integrity for yourself and your business, don't give away so much just trying to get clients. Hold on to your worth and your clients will see that you're worth it.