St. Pete Employee Spotlight: Ingrid H.

Meet Ingrid, one of our amazing massage therapists at our St. Pete location! Her talents help so many of our guests feel relaxed and at ease, and we appreciate the great attitude she brings to work every day. We recently asked Ingrid a few questions about her experience in massage: 

How long have you been in the massage industry, and how long specifically with Massage Studio?

I've been practicing massage for 8 1/2 years, and been with Massage Studio for 9 months

What inspired you to start a career in massage?

 My mother, who became a massage therapist after I left home, kept saying I'd love massage, but who listens to their mother? It wasn't until a friend told me I should consider massage after helping with a knot in her shoulder that I finally listened.

What are some of your specific day-to-day responsibilities?

Specific day-to-day responsibilities include providing an inviting, relaxing and safe space.  It turns out this involves a lot of room cleaning, laundry, and sucking on mints.

What are your massage specialty areas? 

My massage specialty areas are Swedish and Therapeutic

What’s your favorite part of your job? 

My favorite part of my job is getting my guests to relax. It is often the hardest part.

What made you choose Massage Studio? 

I chose Massage Studio because we do massage only! Everyone is here for the same reason and that keeps the energy even and creates a more relaxing environment.

How has Massage Studio supported your career goals?

Massage Studio has supported my career goals by giving me a place to flex my massage muscles without worrying about pesky things like promotion and booking appointments myself.

What do you like to do outside of work?

Outside of work, I like to paint watercolors of: giant doughnuts dominating idyllic landscapes, laughing crows, and maybe a bicycle next. Also performing short-form improv.