Will it ever come in handy?

Question

I have been studying Complementary Therapies for 2 years now nearing the end of my course which includes massage, aromatherapy, will it ever come in handy and will i ever get clients for it, especially since everyone seems fine, dandy and healthy? Have i wasted my time? Also i want to do Client Health Information Packs based on peoples health conditions, is that weird, will anyone want them or use them, or should i just give up on the entire idea of doing anything like that or the therapies, will i be banging my head off a brick will like i have been?

Answer 1

Everyone is in need of something that will improve their health in one way or another. I've also learned aromatherapy in my massage school and I feel it's very important. I also have essential oil in my massage oil. It's just a very light scent but people really like it. I also use aromatherapy on myself on a regular basis. As for the information packs I think it's a great idea. People are always looking to be more informed. If it's something you believe in and you think it's a great idea, go for it! It might not come easy, but stick with it and you could have great success. Good luck!

Answer 2

Where do you live? Cause if everyone around you is fine and healthy, I wanna know what is in the water there! The world is sick and getting sicker and "modern" medicine isn't getting anywhere.

I'm a Holistic Health Counselor and I'm finding clients all over the place, and I live in a fairly rural area. You can make a good living- IF you are willing to get out and let people know you are around and be involved in your local health and alternative health community.

Answer 3

I would say that given what you have studied, don't purely go down the medicinal route; whilst a lot of people can be reluctant to try, for example, aromatherapy to cure illness, most people will jump at the chance of a full body massage!  I also think many people would be keen to purchase aromatherapy bath products/perfume oils etc. (look how well the body shop has done out of that market)!

I would definintely love to have client info packs like you describe, I would suggest you lure people in with massage then offer them packs to show what else you can do ;)  I personally am very into alternative therapies, but know from my friends etc that usually they are much more happy to consider that sort of thing from someone if they have already had a positive experience with them.

Try to be open minded about your skills, they are valuable and can be applied to many areas other than pure health...perhaps the beauty and bath thing would persuade people who might not try alternative medicine that you DO know what you are doing health-wise and that they can use you for that side too!