04/19/2026
Today's birthday table.
Happy birthday to this long established client who has known for years one secret I don't actually advertise.
I'll explain, just hang in there with me.
This client is giving herself the gift of Nirvana- my 75 min massage.
As my contribution to the celebration of every person who made it another year around the sun and chooses to end up on my table for it, birthday massages receive a complimentary upgrade for spending their special day with me. Its once a year, its 15 minutes- and it's my pleasure.
So she is actually staying on the table for 90 mins at the 75 minute price. She's also racked up some credits so her bottom line is not much. Happy birthday to her, and her everyday self is truly a gift to me!
Heres the trick though, to make it work I have to know about the appointment in advance and often there is no note in the appointment when it was made.
This way I usually find out as a last minute confession during our consultation. If the schedule is packed, I'll offer this upgrade on a return visit if my schedule doesn't allow 15 minutes extra that day, sometimes it does.
Many people have come to give a gift to themselves but end up receiving a surprise gift of time from me as well.
I loveeee those sessions.
But the good outweighs the bad on this one because even if a client came once a year just to do the extra 15, that's where they're at and I'm happy to meet them there.
Some clients come in only after being chewed up by the world, some come every week, every other week, monthly or simply annually on their birthday. Usually it ends the same- tension gone, and that sleepy massage look frames their face while they thank me and make their way down the ramp to go home and take a nap.
I love what I do, I love my clients, the thoughtful bosses who message me with concerns or thoughts in anticipation of their visit. Or the ones who say, just for this one day- my birthday-please put me back in my body.
Here's to this months birthdays! From April fools, to the tax crunch deadlines and let's not forget those vibing 4/20. April is a birthday cornucopia of delightful and amazing people.
Do you know one that could use a massage or a divine Green Lily spa day for their birthday?
Perhaps consider sending them our way and let us know in advance- we love pampering the people who make us a part of their special day.
Be well
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