hermAfroDite's Massage Interview
Some people say that being a Masseur is addictive. Would you miss your Masseur days ?
yes! i would miss this work. there's power and satisfaction in transactional touch!
ALL social behavior, including tenderness and touch, are a transaction--but most do not involve money.
providing pleasure and stress relief in this structured way, for strangers, has taught me more about non-$ transactions in my personal life, and about what i like, want, and need from others.
i'm curious to know if any clients have noticed parallels or lessons to be brought back from the professional and into the personal sphere. what do you think?
Do you consider yourself a successful Masseur?
yes. i consider this creative work! i have developed a multi-faceted, specialized, personal approach based on years of study, experimentation, trial and error. people who work with me, see me for what i am--exceptional and passionate. i have good connections in my field. i have integrity. and, of course, i am damn good at what i do.
Tell us a little about yourself, if you were to pick something what would you like your clients to absolutely know about you?
i'm Frank. i respond best to direct communication and clients who speak their minds freely and respectfully.
sometimes when people are very indirect it makes the work + logistics unnecessarily difficult.
let's keep it chill and simple. i am not easy to offend; i like to address things and move on.
How would you like someone that contacts you for a massage to feel when they leave?
my energy is definitely contagious. by the end of a session, i want my clients to feel very present in their bodies: aware of new sensations + parts of themselves they may have been neglecting.
sometimes people report back that they got home and were suddenly bouncing off the walls, or ready to dive back into a project they'd been avoiding for weeks. i love it!
Is extensive training necessary for a Masseur in order to be successful?
yes. i believe in the school of life over an educational institution, but it did take years of trying, learning, and improving to get my process + the *****ness of my skin ~just right~ for this work.
How do you like clients to feel about the experience when they leave?
i hope you leave with your body in heaven and your mind feeling playful and activated. later, you'll dream about my eyes, lips, and fluid body in your bed.
Do you remember your first client ? Tell us something about that first day when you decided to be a Masseur!
i remember the guy was very sweet. a chatty bottom. he had a quiet personality and was pretty subby. i enjoyed working with him. that was a while ago; i think he moved from the area :(
What are your hobbies, what do you like to do in your spare time?
i really wanna learn how to make comics!
Why did you become a Masseur?
i think of all social interactions as transactional. i'm very touchy feely and know the human body well from years of self-massage (couldn't afford a PT at the time!) now, touching and pleasing people for money is an extension of my experience that i can use to support myself. i love my job!
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a Masseur?
focus on the areas where generosity comes natural to you. what do you have a lot of? what can you give with a real smile?
What distinguishes you from all the other Masseurs?
my eyes. unmistakable; unforgettable. my energy: bubbly but a little darker than champagne. my body: incredibly ***y, and moves like water (i belly dance.)
How long have you been a Masseur and how long do think you'd like to continue?
i want to continue as long as i'm able. this kind of work suits me well.
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
i like to travel if i have somewhere to land, like a friend's place. love to explore but i wanna chill and hang out in the evening, yano?