{"id":82809,"date":"2025-02-14T20:52:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T09:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=82809"},"modified":"2025-02-17T21:57:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T10:57:22","slug":"why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Never Use the Word \u2018Masseuse\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"150%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"1320\" width=\"1900\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog-hero-Image-13.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog-hero-Image-13.png 1900w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog-hero-Image-13-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Blog-hero-Image-13-1536x1067.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;3%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever booked a massage, you\u2019ve probably heard the word masseuse thrown around. Maybe you\u2019ve even used it yourself. But here\u2019s the thing\u2014it\u2019s outdated, misleading, and (frankly) a little insulting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage therapists are highly skilled professionals, yet they often don\u2019t get the respect they deserve. From relentless misconceptions about their work to the physical toll of the job, being a massage therapist isn\u2019t all soothing music and lavender-scented rooms. At Blys, we\u2019ve worked with thousands of incredible therapists, and if there\u2019s one thing we know for sure\u2014it\u2019s time to put the word \u201cmasseuse\u201d to rest for good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s talk about why.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse\/#Why_%E2%80%98Masseuse_is_a_Problematic_Term\" >Why \u2018Masseuse\u2019 is a Problematic Term<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse\/#The_Challenges_of_Being_a_Full-Time_Massage_Therapist\" >The Challenges of Being a Full-Time Massage Therapist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse\/#The_Physical_Toll\" >The Physical Toll<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse\/#The_Emotional_Load\" >The Emotional Load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse\/#The_Business_Side_of_Things\" >The Business Side of Things<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse\/#The_Battle_Against_Stereotypes\" >The Battle Against Stereotypes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse\/#Lets_Retire_%E2%80%98Masseuse_for_Good\" >Let\u2019s Retire \u2018Masseuse\u2019 for Good<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/why-you-should-never-use-the-word-masseuse\/#Your_Blys_Experience_Is_Just_A_Click_Away\" >Your Blys Experience Is Just A Click Away<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_%E2%80%98Masseuse_is_a_Problematic_Term\"><\/span>Why \u2018Masseuse\u2019 is a Problematic Term<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word masseuse might sound fancy, but it carries baggage. Historically, it was used to refer specifically to female massage therapists (masseur was the equivalent term for men). However, by the 1980s, the term had largely fallen out of use within the massage industry\u2014why? Because it had become heavily associated with sex work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As massage therapy grew as a legitimate healthcare profession, therapists sought to distance themselves from outdated and misleading labels. Masseuse had developed connotations that undermined the skill, training, and professionalism of licensed massage therapists, often leading to inappropriate assumptions about their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why it\u2019s time to retire masseuse once and for all:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s outdated. The industry has evolved, and professional standards have changed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s misleading. It doesn\u2019t reflect the expertise of trained massage therapists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s got baggage. The historical misuse of the term continues to create uncomfortable and inappropriate assumptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct term? Massage therapist. Simple, accurate, and respectful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Challenges_of_Being_a_Full-Time_Massage_Therapist\"><\/span>The Challenges of Being a Full-Time Massage Therapist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage therapy is rewarding, but let\u2019s not pretend it\u2019s all smooth sailing. From the physical demands to the unpredictable income, full-time therapists face unique challenges that most people don\u2019t think about.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Physical_Toll\"><\/span>The Physical Toll<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever given someone a five-minute shoulder rub and felt your hands cramp up? Imagine doing that for hours every day. Massage therapy is physically demanding work that requires strength, endurance, and proper technique to avoid injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapists spend their days using their hands, forearms, and elbows to apply pressure\u2014repetitive strain is a real risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good body mechanics are crucial, but even the best technique doesn\u2019t make you immune to wear and tear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-care isn\u2019t optional. Regular stretching, exercise, and even getting massages themselves help therapists stay in top shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Emotional_Load\"><\/span>The Emotional Load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage isn\u2019t just physical\u2014it\u2019s emotional too. Therapists often support clients who are dealing with stress, pain, or trauma. That\u2019s a lot of energy to hold.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They need to be on for every session, creating a calming and professional environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some clients overshare or bring heavy emotions into the session, which can be draining.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting boundaries is crucial\u2014massage therapists are wellness professionals, not therapists who diagnose your mental stressors and psychological state to help you overcome your barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Business_Side_of_Things\"><\/span>The Business Side of Things<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many massage therapists work as independent contractors, meaning they\u2019re running their own businesses on top of delivering treatments. That includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing bookings, payments, and customer service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing themselves to attract new clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling expenses like oils, linens, and travel costs (because mobile massage doesn\u2019t come with a company car).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Battle_Against_Stereotypes\"><\/span>The Battle Against Stereotypes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, massage therapists still face outdated and inappropriate assumptions about their work. The best way to combat this? Respect and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognize massage therapy as a legitimate profession that requires skill and expertise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the right language\u2014massage therapist, not masseuse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support therapists by valuing their time, expertise, and boundaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Retire_%E2%80%98Masseuse_for_Good\"><\/span>Let\u2019s Retire \u2018Masseuse\u2019 for Good<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language matters. Calling a massage therapist a masseuse might seem harmless, but it contributes to outdated perceptions that don\u2019t do the industry any favors. It reinforces the idea that massage is not a legitimate profession, undervaluing the skill, training, and dedication that go into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Blys, we\u2019re all about respecting and uplifting the professionals who bring relaxation and wellness straight to your doorstep. We know how challenging it can be for therapists to find reliable, well-paying work while juggling admin, marketing, and managing their own schedules. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve built a platform that puts therapists first\u2014giving them access to flexible, well-paid jobs without the hassle of chasing bookings or dealing with unreliable clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By choosing Blys, you\u2019re not just getting an incredible massage\u2014you\u2019re supporting skilled, independent professionals who deserve to be valued and respected. 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