Recently Garrett Lewis, a local morning radio talk show host in Central Texas, was talking about the Spa at Canyon Oaks-one of his sponsors. He made the comment that "you won't have some guy come in to give you a massage" at this place of business. Of course this was not something I-a male therapist-wanted to hear. However, there are three types of massage to choose from and three reasons to choose.

First, if I wanted to be pampered at a spa in Central Texas, have a couples massage with my wife, spa treatments, lunch by the pool, I would definitely go to Canyon Oaks. From what I know of the place it is a very nice spot to go for the above reasons.

However, if I had chronic muscular pain or tension related to an injury, I would go to a person such as myself-male or female, it would not matter. I would want someone who knew something about deep-tissue, neuromuscular therapy. I would want to go to someone who was working with my kind of problem on a daily basis, someone who was committed to continually studying to learn new ways to help reduce and eliminate pain and muscular tension regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, religious affiliation, etc. In other words, forget about the pampering. I would go to someone who could just make the problem go away!

And finally, there are those who are not looking for legitimate massage therapy. They are just looking for a good time. This type of massage is illegal in the State of Texas.

Therefore, consider what your massage goals are and act on them appropriately.

"Nuff Said"