Today we’d like to introduce you to Nazareth Zurita.
Hi Nazareth, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
In high school, I mentioned to my parents that I wanted to be a massage therapist. Little did I know that my fraternal great-grandfather and maternal grandmother were healers. At the time, my parents did not agree with my career choice. Fortunately, and for all the right reasons, I respected my parents’ wishes and did not do what I was called to do at that moment. Time passed, I married, had a son, my marriage failed, and I became a single mom. During my separation, I hustled and managed four jobs; seasonal tax preparer, part-time translator and mobile notary public, part-time office manager, and a full-time corporate employee. Meanwhile, dealing with a custody battle with zero child support and a chronic family mental health issue. My world felt like it was slowly collapsing, and I was holding on to my final string.
Before my great uncle’s passing, Tio Rogelio, we had spoken briefly of the unsettling feeling of not being able to do what made me happy. Thorough philanthropical conversations about the life of Jesus and other leaders allowed me to put my fears aside and walk by faith. After speaking to a favorite great-uncle and putting his wisdom, advice, and knowledge to action, I pursued my career in massage therapy. So, I quit three jobs, continued with my custody battle, and enrolled in school.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
During school, it was challenging to keep my focus due to my custody battle and my family medical issues. At times, I wanted to quit school and go back to the corporate life. Thankfully, I didn’t, and I pulled through.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
For the last three years, my business has offered clinical mobile massage. As of today, we are opening an office in Flower Mound and Dallas, Texas. The “Grand Opening” for the Flower Mound office is pending mid to end of September. The “Grand Opening” for the Dallas office is pending mid to end of October. In addition to mobile massage, we will also have in-office massage services.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
If you are doing mobile massage, make sure someone has your location at all times. Grooming is a very common denominator. If you are working evenings, increase your rate and always have your client’s book online. Don’t accept cash payments; you don’t know the intention. When in doubt of a new client, go with your instincts and always be aware of your surroundings.
Pricing:
- $150 – 60 minutes, between 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- $225 – 90 minutes, between 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- $300 – 120 minutes, between 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Contact Info:
- Website: www.licensedmassagepros.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/licensedmassageprofessionals
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/licensedmassageprofessionals
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LicensedMassageProfessionals
Image Credits
Daniel Gutierrez
