Should I choose a male massage therapist?

While the general opinion is slowly changing, there is still a strong stereo-typical view of what goes on behind closed doors in a massage studio.

When you go to a coffee shop, are you concerned about the gender of your barista? When you go to a dentist for a check-up, does it matter if it’s a Dr. Jane or a Dr. George? If you wanted to attend The Emerson String Quartet playing Shostakovich's 15th quartet, would the gender of the violinist sway your decision to attend?

When you go to a professional to avail of their services you should be concerned only of their training, skill level, specialties and experience. The gender carries no particular weight in the measure of their abilities.

Massage therapists are professional folks who are concerned for the overall well-being of their clients. There is a difference to your therapist regarding your treatment based on your overall health and any current situations you are facing, or medications you may be taking; however there are no considerations relating to your gender.

I have been a Certified Massage Therapy Professional since 2002, my client base is equally balanced between male and female clients ranging in age from a few days to 101 years old. Everyone deserves the benefit of massage therapy, as everyone benefits from the effect of touch. You are likely aware of the effect of skin-to-skin contact for a new born baby. They absolutely require touch in order to thrive. That need never goes away, from your first breath to your last you benefit from massage. That new born infant has no idea of the gender of the person touching them; they just instinctively know that it’s right!