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All Blackberry and iPhone Users-No More Scratches
2009-05-01 20:53:00
I recently broke down and bought a new Blackberry Storm because I am a Verizon subscriber and the  iPhone is not offered with Verizon users. But I hear that Verizon and Apple are in talks to bring the iPhone to us Verizon subscribers. If you are like me, you just hate it when your new shoes get stepped on and become dirty. You also hate door dings on your ride so you park away from other cars at parking lots. You hate when your new Maui Jims get scratched and you especially hate it when you drop a few hundred dollars on a new Blackberry and drop it to now find freakin scratches on it. And lose your interest in your new phone because now its all scratched up. One of my biggest apprehensions with buying a Blackberry was the fact that I was going to drop it and it getting all scratched up and dinged. I mean the iPhone and blackberries are very cool but damn they are proned to getting messed up, its not a matter of will it but when will it get scratched up? On a referral from a friend ...
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Does Selling Massage Gift Certificates Have To Be So Complicated?
2009-05-01 15:00:00
Selling Massage Gift Certificates Online Has Been Such A Nightmare For Us At Roman Paradigm Massage With PayPal. With all the technology available these days, you would think that selling gift certificates for spa or massage services would be so easy. And for the most part it is. You have so many different options available to you that just choosing from one company or another can be a task in itself. Take our word for it, you need to research these companies before you decide. Just about any company will be willing to take online sales of gift certificates and offer a system of sending that gift certificate to the recipient via email. Here are few companies that are willing to “help you out”: Paypal Appointment-Plus Mind Body Software Boomtime Gift Certificates Online Paypal of all the companies that offer selling gift certificates online, they are the LEAST of the desired companies to go with. Paypal being a large and known brand as they are, you would think that thi...
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Local Massage Business Competing for Best of the Bay
2009-04-29 23:21:00
Roman Paradigm Massage and Therapy is excited to be competing for Massage Therapy Best of the Bay. Owners Doreen Jattan and Robert Vignoli started their massage business a little more than 4 years ago, but have been in the massage business for over 12 years each. The two owners had very contrasting massage styles with one offering more of a traditional massage and the other consisting more of a sports therapeutic type of massage. Robert operating as a single massage therapist and sub-leasing out of a hair salon in the Silver Creek area asked Doreen if she would market his services to the Evergreen and Silver Creek Country Club area. Robert wanted to see if a female marketing a male massage therapist would be perceived more favorable in the eyes of the general public-it was. Doreen Jattan being more “business orientated” than Robert was becoming more and more involved in running his massage business and soon joined forces to work together. Vote for us “Massage Therapy Best ...
More About: Business , Local

Yelp evens out the score! Do you care?
2009-04-20 20:53:00
Yelp.com is an online review site has a love it or hate it relationship with small business owners. And for good reason too. Yelp.com has had their fair share of negative comments about their business practices since this San Francisco based company started up in 2004. Due to increase complaints from business owners and negative publicity, Yelp is now allowing business owners to comment on reviews. Yelp.com allows users to post reviews on businesses in an open forum where anyone can the read them. The internet and social media websites like Yelp.com, Facebook, Twitter and blogs are now empowering individuals to speak their minds. For small business owners like me who are operating on a “small budget” embrace these technologies to spread “word-of-mouth” marketing virally. But this same technology is available, to everyone, including your competitors and to your unhappy customers. Up until recently Yelp did not allow for your negative reviews left by unhappy customers to be d...
More About: Care , Score

Personal Training With John Dodson
2009-04-09 13:38:00
PERSONAL TRAINING CLIENT OPENING Our own Massage Specialist John Dodson, here at Roman Paradigm Massage, will have an opening on his Personal Training schedule for a full-time client at the beginning of April.  This will be the only anticipated opening in his personal training practice this year. He is available for mutual interviews for those of you interested in further discussing how his individualized training programs can help you reach your goals. John Dodson is a Certified Personal Trainer who takes a holistic approach to training finding the synergy between training components within a progression program.  His training practice includes Sport-Specific Strength and Conditioning, Resistive Flexibility, Running Coach, Nutritional Consultant, Weight Management and Optimizing Human Performance through Mind-Body Awareness Training.  John has successfully worked with all walks of life and ages from absolute beginners to Olympic and Professional Athletes. In addition to his ...

Open Interviews For Massage Therapists 1 Night Only
2009-04-05 04:22:00
Roman Paradigm Massage in San Jose is growing and currently we are looking for quality experienced massage therapists. This  is also on our Facebook Business Page, stop by our Facebook profile and become a fan. This Wednesday night from 6pm – 8pm we will be hosting open interviews. So if you know of someone who would make a great addition to our facility, please let them know, that we are hiring. ***Please help us to spread the word on this event. If you refer someone who becomes a part of our massage team, you will receive a gift card good for 1 free 60 minute massage. We are asking for all interested massage therapists to email or fax their resumes to us, prior to Wednesday night. And to call us on Wednesday the day of our open interview, to let us know what time you will be coming by. This interview will be a meet and greet, from there if we (you including) see a fit, then at time we will be contacting you for a 2nd practical interview. Thank you very much. Email: info@rpm...
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Active Release Technique Now at RPM Therapy
2009-03-31 00:18:00
ART is a Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique Dr. Brink is a Sports Chiropractor and is now available on Tuesday’s at RPM Therapy in San Jose. Dr. Brink completed his undergraduate studies at California State University of Sacramento with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. He then earned his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic West. Dr.Brink has also enhanced his knowledge with additional post-doctorate level training. In 2006 he came certified in Active Release Technique as well as a Level 2 Certified Graston Instrument for soft tissue mobilization.  He has also been certified in the HansOn Muscle Therapy, an advanced manual technique using trigger and acupressure points Why you should you get A.R.T? If you suffer headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems or muscle aches, numbness or tingling chances are you need ART. A.R.T. is short for Active Release Technique is used to treat a varies...

My free WIFI and coffee shops, pet peeves.
2009-03-28 00:00:00
Free WIFI and coffee shops are so main stream these days that most times we do not even give thought to how silly we look stuffed in front of our laptops. Especially on day like we are having today in San Jose, you would think that most people would NOT want to be sitting in front of computer working or worse yet, just mindlessly surfing the net inside a coffee shop, People we need to get outside and get some sun, run, workout, play volley at the beach or just soak up some vitamin D and decompress. But, on the other hand, for individuals like myself, this is our workstation. Our time for a change in atmosphere and get away from the office, its one of the beautiful perks of having an online business. With this said, I am seeing allot of crap that just pisses me off, so much that, I am taking the time out, to write this blog post and tell you my “Free WIFI and Coffee Shops Pet Peeves ” I can hear it already, my business partner thinking, “with all the work that he say...
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Massage Parlors in San Francisco, Really?
2009-03-24 18:22:00
A massage parlor providing “happy endings” in San Francisco picked a wrong neighborhood to set up shop. When Vicente Fitness and Health Care Spa opened their door in the Sunset District, just a half block away from Dianne Feinstein Elementary School, parents took action to get this place shut down. Parents not the SFPD. I get so angry that these massage parlors, are able to open up shop so easily, get busted for prostitution, get closed down and open up again in a week. But when we follow the rules and try to open up a legit therapeutic massage business, we are treated like shit and experience nothing but one obstacle after another. Our massage business Roman Paradigm Massage is not a “massage parlor” we provide real therapeutic benefits for our clients. Massage Parlors and Professional Massage Businesses There is a difference, but the city treats, acts and labels us as a “massage parlor” WTF? If we wanted to run a “massage parlor” we ...

Massage Video Nightmare Beware
2009-03-20 13:05:00
Because this massage video may have you laughing so hard your boss might hear you. Have you had a massage lately? Happy Friday Spring is Here! Happy Birthday Mom (Linda Yip). Wow, it has been 4 months since I have posted anything here on Think Diagonal. I took some time away due to some personal as well as some business reasons. I just want to thank everyone for all the emails that I continue to receive on my blog posts, while I was away. I am so happy that my experiences and insights as a massage therapist/massage business owner has helped some of you. Our Massage business, Roman Paradigm Massage has been going through some good changes as well as some bad changes, and I will be sure to share some of them with you in upcoming blog posts. Think Diagonal A Massage and Marketing Blog for small business owners will continue to blog about massage related material but now it will also talk about internet marketing strategies that massage therapists can implement in their own practice...
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Aromatherapy Massage A Perfect Blend
2008-12-03 14:00:00
Your emotion elicited by the scent of the essential oil and the sensation of touch - is how aromatherapy massage makes you feel relaxed, stimulated, peaceful or euphoric
More About: Aromatherapy , Massage , San Jose , Perfect , Blend

Holiday Massage Gift Certificates Are Pleasing Treats
2008-11-27 17:00:00
If you are looking for the best gift for someone special this holiday season, consider a gift certificate for a massage!
More About: Holiday , Massage , San Jose , Gift , Certificates

Massage Gift Certificates For Holiday Stress Relief and Gift Giving
2008-11-26 15:00:00
The holidays are supposed to bring around feeling of love, joy, and happiness. However, in reality the holidays can bring about a fair amount of stress
More About: Holiday , Massage , San Jose , Gift , Stress

Hot Stone Massage A Great Holiday Gift
2008-11-24 13:25:00
Hot stone massage is a simple concept, but it is actually delivering several health benefits at once. Try a hot stone massage today
More About: Holiday , Massage , Great , Gift , Stone

Ice Massage For Professional Hockey Players
2008-11-20 20:26:00
Roman Paradigm Massage utilizes ice massage, so you don't need to be a professional hockey player to get the same treatment as one.
More About: Players , Hockey , Professional

Video: Massage therapy is meaningful work for me
2008-11-18 13:04:00
I am often asked why I give away so much free information, am I not afraid that a competitor will use the information and compete with my business?
More About: Video , Massage , Work , Therapy , Meaningful

Biznik a business networking community meeting in Campbell
2008-11-17 13:57:00
Biznik is a business networking community for anyone growing a business, connect with me on Biznik
More About: Business , Community , Networking , Campbell , Meeting

Upgrade Your Facebook Business Page Workshop
2008-11-12 14:47:00
You want your business where your customers are, with over 120 million users on Facebook , chances are your current/potential customers are part of that 120 million
More About: Business , Workshop , Page

The Ethical Aspects of a Massage
2008-11-10 12:21:00
Being a massage therapist is akin to walking on a minefield - you have to watch each step with care or risk the charge of a sexual harassment suit and the loss of your professional massage license.
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San Francisco Massage Supply Company?s Year One Bash
2008-11-07 12:34:00
San Francisco Massage Supply Company is having a birthday bash next week November 15th between 6:00pm and 9:00pm
More About: San Francisco , Year

Roman Paradigm Massage now on Facebook
2008-06-05 13:00:00
The first 5 people to become a fan on our Facebook page and writes on our wall, we are going to offer you a savings of $25 off your next massage
More About: Massage , Roman

Massage Envy-Friend or Foe?
2008-06-02 12:59:00
I remember when I first heard about Massage Envy on the internet, I was really excited, than I was mad and became frustrated.
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Local San Francisco Massage Chair Company Get Funding
2008-05-30 09:47:00
Dubbed as the potential ?Starbucks of chair massage?. Zubio located in downtown San Francisco inside of a shopping mall.
More About: Massage , Company , Funding , Local

Building trust during Massage, where are your hands?
2008-05-28 13:30:00
As long as your hands are in contact with the client, they know where you are.
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Reiki Massage Integrated Bodywork for Mind, Body & Soul
2008-05-26 11:34:00
A reiki treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki massage treats the whole person.
More About: Body , Massage , Soul , Mind

Mother?s Day Flowers, Candy or Massage Gift Certificates?
2008-05-06 13:00:00
This is my mom, promoting massage gift certificates is good for all, Mother 's day gift certificate sales, is second only to Valentine's Day.
More About: Flowers , Massage , Gift , Candy

San Jose Sharks, Thank You and Get a Massage
2008-05-05 22:22:00
For amazing season and for the hard fought battle last night against the Dallas Stars, I have nothing but love for you guys. 5 hours and 14 minutes the longest game in franchise history nobody can't say that the San Jose Sharks did not try hard enough.
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Can The San Jose Sharks Make History?
2008-05-04 22:49:00
There has only been two other times in the history of the NHL that a team has come from 3-0 in a series to win and advance to the next round
More About: History , San Jose , San Jose Sharks , Make , Jose

Do You Need Incoming Massage Links for Google PR?
2008-05-04 08:20:00
I'm looking for guest writers, are you a bodyworker who would like to get some massage links pointing to your website or blog?
More About: Google , Massage , Links

Couples Massage With A Sunday Brunch at RPM Massage Therapy
2008-04-11 14:00:00
Couples massage with a Sunday brunch is one of our hottest services right now
More About: Massage , Brunch , Couples , Therapy