Self-Defense for Massage Therapists: A Practical Guide to Prevent Unacceptable Behaviors & Habits to Empower Your Personal Safety

Would you know what to do if a client crossed the line?

Every massage therapist deserves to feel safe at work—but for too many, the reality is unsettling. In Self-Defense for Massage Therapists, Teresa and Johnny, seasoned experts in both bodywork and personal protection, deliver an empowering guide packed with real-world strategies to help you stay secure and confident in and out of the treatment room.

This essential book covers:

• Situational awareness to identify and avoid threats
• Verbal strategies and body language to de-escalate tension
• Practical self-defense techniques to handle the inappropriate client thatanyone can learn—regardless of age, gender, or fitness level
• How to have zero tolerance when a client pushes the boundaries
   

Drawing from stories of real incidents shared by male and female therapists alike, this guide is more than instruction—it’s a call to reclaim your safety and peace of mind.
How do you protect yourself when boundaries are violated?