Massage Therapy Journal Winter 2025

Winter 2025 • 83

Exclusive Interview Meet Massage Envy’s National Therapist of the Year

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Q Is there a day or specific experience that you can recall where you felt especially proud of the work that you do? A The list of “proud” experiences is endless. Daily, I discover new reasons to be proud of the work I do. One outstanding example is when I was given the opportunity to work with a client who was 18 months post stroke at the time. By the end of the session, he experienced an increased range of motion in his left upper/lower extremities and had made far more progress than before seeing me. The look of relief and the sound of his voice when he thanked me has left a profound effect on my mindset when I reflect on why I became a massage therapist. Q What advice can you share regarding how to have a successful massage therapy career? A You cannot take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself. Practice meditation and yoga. Develop an effective workout routine at the gym. Massage therapy is a never-ending career of learning. Keep an open mind about learning new techniques so you can have a large arsenal to choose from.

to coming to work every day because this is where I belong. In addition to having the best staff to work with, I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work with and help the most extraordinary clients. Q How would you describe the connections you’ve made while working at your franchised location? A The connections I have made over the years have exceeded any expectations I ever had. I’ve developed a family-type relationship with my core staff and dedicated clients. The love and support offered here is by far more than you can ask for. Q How has working at Massage Envy helped you build your skills and continue to grow as a massage therapist? A Working at Massage Envy has provided me with many opportunities to take free CE courses. I’ve taken a handful of the courses offered, whether as a refresher or to help introduce me to new techniques to add to my massage tool bag. It has helped me evolve into the successful massage therapist I am today.

Earlier this year, Massage Envy franchisees gathered to recognize and celebrate their location’s outstanding wellness professionals at the brand’s 2025 Annual Performance Summit. Celebrated as National Therapist of the Year was Peter Wang, massage therapist at the Massage Envy franchised location in Wildomar, California. Q How many years have you worked at a Massage Envy franchised location? A I have worked for Massage Envy for 15 years. All 15 outstanding years have been spent at the Wildomar franchise in Southern California, with many more to come. Q After working in the massage therapy field for so many years, what made you choose to stay with Massage Envy for so long? A Over the last 15 years, I have had the privilege of working with so many great therapists, estheticians, front desk associates, and managers. These people are not only my co-workers, but they also have all become my family. I look forward

Massage therapy is a never-ending career of learning.

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