There’s a lot of diversity in the massage therapy community, but speaking for myself I’d have to say…no. It’s undeniable that I have massaged people that I consider to be attractive. But I’m at work, and I’m only thinking about how I can serve my client, regardless of how scrumptious he might be. It is so important for my clients to feel safe and not judged, either positively or negatively. 

I hate going to businesses and being told I’m attractive or given any kind of sexual energy. Man, Home Depot is the worst. I just want to do what I came for. Seriously. If you’re a dude working at Home Depot, just leave the poor ladies alone.

I would hate myself if I gave off that vibe to anybody who walked into my studio. But I don’t even have to worry about it, because I’m so focused on learning what the client needs and how I’m going to accomplish it with the time that we have. It really doesn’t phase me if I think he’s the sexiest thing in the world. Who cares? That is so beside the point. We have come together for a serious project – bodywork. There is so much information I am sorting through as I assess my client’s treatment. It’s just an afterthought.