May 4, 2012, 12:38 pm in updates
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Sometimes, when I am massaging a face-down client and doing compressions, I balance on one arm while stretching the other up in the air and pretend I am handbalancing on them.

November 21, 2011, 5:51 pm in public

New massage rates for 2012

A) It is time. My rates are changing in 2012. Please read my updated policy page at http://artfultouch.info/policies in regards to how I plan to transition, and let me know if you have any questions or concerns by emailing courtnee@artfultouch.info

B) If you’re a client and not following https://www.facebook.com/artfultouch you’re missing out on last minute openings. Get on that shizzle.

August 11, 2011, 6:03 pm in public

DEFCON 19

I wasn’t taking any pictures this year, but Viss caught a few good captures and Scott grabbed a few iPhone photos.

August 7, 2011, 9:38 pm in updates
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‎*points to a defcon guy across the restaurant*
‘Ha! I massaged you!’
“Yep! You made my day!”

March 26, 2011, 8:42 am in updates
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Today, and often, I find myself deeply grateful for my work. Specifically, the way it encourages my own grounding and my ability to contribute to the well being of others, even when times are tough for me.

March 25, 2011, 2:33 pm in updates
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mmmmm :)

November 13, 2010, 4:34 pm in public
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Any Seattle area massage/bodywork therapists interested in subletting an office in the Pioneer building? $300 a month for 4 full days (M, W, TH, SUN). Table, storage, computer, blankets included – and we can negotiate sharing a linen service if you like. Ping me if interested.

August 2, 2010, 3:18 pm in updates
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Amazed both at how well my body held up this weekend and how exhausted i am. Basic math says 3 days, 9 hrs sleep, ~15 drinks, 18 hrs massage.

July 27, 2010, 12:33 pm in public
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Sooo ready for Vegas. :D I’ll be massaging at DC. Check the forums for info. https://forum.defcon.org/showthread.php?p=114714

July 17, 2010, 3:32 pm in public

Artful Touch will be at DEFCON

Las Vegas, July 30-Aug1

To the excitement of all DEFCON goers, it’s official, Jessica and I will be offering massage in the contest room at DEFCON this year. Please help spread the word, and some buzz about it!

https://forum.defcon.org/showthread.php?p=114714

June 18, 2010, 11:08 pm in updates
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had an awesome day at work.

June 10, 2010, 5:44 pm in updates
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I just signed Artful Touch up for a professional linen service. It’s a trial basis, and also, another milestone!

June 3, 2010, 1:02 am in public
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I just did some quick math and found that my massage business is nearing standalone viability quicker than I projected it would. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who’s helped make Artful Touch a success. Please keep referring, reviewing and coming in for bodywork! You’re making a difference every time – for you as well as me.

http://artfultouch.info

May 24, 2010, 10:15 am in public

Artful Touch is really happening!

Steady growth over the last two years. In the black since establishing my business in 2008. Clients trickling in from Yelp finally. Groupon return rate holding at 10%. Attracting the kind of clients I want. Booked in advance. Hitting my ceiling of 12 clients a week consistently. Doing awesome, creative, challenging work with people.

This is good. This is really good! Thank you to everyone who’s helped facilitate my growth in being self employed. I’m very grateful to be steadily moving toward my goals, especially in this economy! Please keep helping! Here’s how:

  • Take a moment to review me on Yelp. They’ve added transparency to their service which make them a more trustworthy information source, and since then I’ve noticed that people are contacting me now based on my Yelp listing. http://www.yelp.com/biz/artful-touch-massage-seattle
  • Refer people to me! Your referrals are the greatest compliment to me. If you know someone who would benefit from my work, let them know about me. http://artfultouch.info
  • Tell me about promotions! I never considered doing Groupon until a co-worker at Qliance suggested I try it, and it’s been awesome for getting clients in the door. Let me know if you hear of anything cool sounding.
  • Buy a gift certificate. I sell em, they’re pretty and printed and everything! A massage is an awesome no-brainer, yet incredibly throughful gift to give someone special in your life, and you can buy them online. http://artfultouch.info/seattle-massage.html
  • Come in and get work done. You KNOW you want to!

Promoting yourself is hard work. Discounts, freebies, extended hours, and other compensations take their toll when you’re invested in building a new practice. All that hard work is really starting to pay off. I’m excited and hopeful. Thank you for your support. I’m here if you need me!

May 20, 2010, 7:53 pm in updates
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Niiice! $40 tip! *flexes*

January 11, 2010, 3:07 pm in public

Artful Touch is on Groupon!

Today’s Deal: $30 for Any Hour-Long Massage at Artful Touch Massage

Buy now through Groupon!
* Expires in 1 year
* Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts.
* New clients only.
* Appointment required.
* 24-hr cancellation policy or invalid.
* Read the Deal FAQ for the basics.
December 27, 2009, 4:39 pm in public

Artful Touch is open days until 2010

“A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.” – Spanish Proverb

I am usually unable to offer massage during the daytime hours, as I work in a Chiropractic office in the evenings when everyone’s gone home and there’s room for me. Their vacation hours are enabling me to extend mine! Get it while it’s hot!

Extended Holiday hours! Artful Touch is open DAYS as well as evenings from Dec 28 to Jan 1! Here’s what people have said about my work, on Yelp.

Email to schedule!

November 3, 2009, 11:41 pm in public

All by myself...

I gave notice to Qliance recently, after a few weeks of soul searching and objective weighing of the pros and cons of spending more time in a job that isn’t directed toward my long term goals. As a company Qliance has been very good to me, I have favorable associations and good memories. I will happily continue to recommend Qliance to my friends, family, or anyone else who will listen for that matter. I hope to cross paths with them again in the future.

I’m not planning to seek out another part time day-job. This means I’m on my own for now. If you’ve been thinking about getting massages, recommending me to a friend or commissioning art, I would really appreciate any support you can send my way. And if you’ve been worked on by me, every Yelp review counts.

I am also at the end of my tenure at The Pink Door, and am looking for another consistent performance gig. I really enjoyed performing in the restaurant, close with people and having the opportunity to interact and get to know my audience, so I’d love to find or create something similar. Suggestions and introductions appreciated.

Also – 30 is good.

Norda, 1.5. Nee, 30
November 4, 2008, 8:47 am in public

In love with the Little Red Day Spa

It’s occurred to me that I haven’t directly mentioned LRDS here. Shame on me.

Little Red Day Spa is a sister venture to Little Red Studio, except, it’s a spa. The mission of LRDS is that of sensuality and comfort, much like LRS is. It’s an incredibly safe, nurturing environment to work.

The aesthetic is warm, rustic, natural, almost motherly. It’s incredibly tranquil but.. natural, not so sterile that it seems more like a museum than a place to relax. I absolutely adore doing sessions there.

Paintings from one of my favorite artists are always on the walls, and changed frequently. There are couples, ladies and mens nights to get acquainted with the place before committing to a spa session, and like LRS is to theater, LRDS is an entirely unique spa experience.

My favorite session to do right now is a 2 hour Watsu, mud application and massage. All my favorite sensations and favorite things to do at the spa wrapped up in one. We can even break the Watsu up into two sections, one being a lesson on how to give it, or add a salt scrub to your massage at the end. All in a space that you have all to yourself, with one practitioner providing all your services. Me! :)

http://littlereddayspa.com

October 26, 2008, 12:15 pm in public

Not a fun weekend..

I spent literally all day in bed yesterday, sans an hour or so attempting to get some records filing done. It was some kind of full body ache hot/cold flash wretched stomach thing where my spine in particular was so sore I could barely roll over in bed. Near as I can figure it, it was from receiving a long awaited massage late the night before and not drinking water.

So there you go – when I say drink water after a massage session, I mean drink water – cause you never know what kind of crap or funky virus will end up being accelerated by massage work.

I feel some better today, though weak from not eating at all. Yuck.