Good Neighbor Podcast: Port Saint Lucie
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Good Neighbor Podcast: Port Saint Lucie
E308: Balancing Sports, Family, and Healing Touch with Matt
What makes Mathew Whiting with Matts Massage Inc a good neighbor?
Discover the inspiring journey of Matt from Matt's Massage as he takes us from his fast-paced life in the restaurant industry to his fulfilling career as a licensed massage therapist. Matt shares how a friend's suggestion led him to pursue massage therapy, ultimately balancing his passion for sports with the demands of family life. Uncover the reality behind the practice, where Matt dispels the misconceptions of massage being a mere indulgence and highlights its crucial role in promoting muscle health and overall well-being, akin to regular car maintenance.
Join us on the Good Neighbor Podcast as we explore Matt's dedication to supporting a wide age range of clients, from active teenagers to wise nonagenarians, with a special focus on those in the athletic community. Learn how Matt attracts new clients through meaningful connections at community events and the power of word-of-mouth referrals. Beyond his professional life, Matt balances his role as a father with his love for poker, sharing personal anecdotes that resonate with host Benjamin John. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the art of massage therapy and the passion that drives Matt to enhance the lives of those around him.
To learn more about Matts Massage Inc call:
Matts Massage Inc
772-631-3957
This is the Good Neighbor Podcast, the place where local businesses and neighbors come together. Here's your host, Benjamin John.
Speaker 2:Welcome back to the Good Neighbor Podcast. I want to ask you are you guys looking for a good masseuse or a good massage? Well, there might be someone in your vicinity who does a great job at that closer than you think. Today I have the opportunity of introducing Matt with Matt's Massage. Matt, how are you doing? I'm doing great, man. How about yourself? I'm doing excellent. Yeah, yeah, things are going good. It's a busy day, but that's always a good thing, right?
Speaker 3:Yes, sir, every day above ground is a good day.
Speaker 2:That's another way of putting it. I like that. Well, hey, I'm glad you made it and pleasure having you on the show.
Speaker 3:Pleasure to be here.
Speaker 2:Yeah, so I'd love to learn more about your company, and why don't you just start by telling us a little bit about Matt's Massage?
Speaker 3:Okay, I've been a licensed massage therapist specializing in deep tissue and sports massage therapy for the last eight years. I just went on my own, back in October of last year and located in Stewart. I work out of a Pilates studio and everything's going good so far. You know, just need to get a few more clients going in the door.
Speaker 2:I like that. So yeah, I'm glad that you elaborated on the industry that you actually specialize in a little bit more with athletes, and I said you were a masseuse, but I guess the correct terminology would be a massage therapist.
Speaker 3:It sounds like yeah, massage therapist is the correct terminology.
Speaker 2:Okay, Well, thank you for that. I just got educated. So how did you get into this business?
Speaker 3:Matt. Actually, a buddy of mine got me into it. I was in the restaurant business for a long time and I had kids, and the restaurant business doesn't equate with being a father. So I went back to school and did something where I could actually, you know, be with my family and raise my kids the right way.
Speaker 2:Very cool. I like that. That origin story of how you transition from the restaurant industry into the massage therapy industry Very fascinating.
Speaker 3:Yeah, I've always liked, you know, sports myself and I got into this primarily to work on athletes. But you know, but working for yourself pays a little bit better than working for a team.
Speaker 2:Yeah, I could see that. What are some myths or misconceptions that you've typically seen within your industry now?
Speaker 3:Um, the biggest myths are, you know, the massage is just, you know, kind of like that Swedish, you know, rub lotion on you kind of thing and doesn't really do much. But in reality, you know, we work a lot with chiropractors and what I do is more, you know, it's more working on the muscle groups and stuff like that, focusing on the small large muscle areas and focus on attachment areas, because that's what really causes the muscle pains in your body.
Speaker 2:Yeah, that's important these days, I imagine, especially as we age right.
Speaker 3:Absolutely. My clients range anywhere from. You know, the youngest was 17. The oldest is 95. It just depends on how well you take care of yourself. You know your body's like your car If you don't maintain it, it will break down.
Speaker 2:Yeah, yeah, I agree. So you just mentioned some of your target customers. How do you attract them now?
Speaker 3:Primarily now is I've started to show up to some races and stuff like that and meeting athletes and handing out business cards. Most of it is just word of mouth and referrals from the clients I already have.
Speaker 2:Very nice Boots on the ground, as we put it right.
Speaker 3:That's it. You always got to be somewhere, yeah.
Speaker 2:I like that too. It gives you that personal feeling of connecting with the community too. Matt, outside of work, what do you like to do?
Speaker 3:Outside of work. Basically, I pretty much am a full-time father, so it's raising my son, and on the side I like to play poker as well.
Speaker 2:Okay, oh gosh, you just brought back memories. I love Texas Hold'em. It's been years since I played. That brought back memories. I love, uh uh, texas Hold'em. It's been years since I played that.
Speaker 3:Oh yeah, I love the game. It's a. It's a love hate relationship with it.
Speaker 2:I can see that. Yeah, all right, let's switch gears a little bit here. Can you describe a hardship or a life lesson that you've went through and came out stronger on the other end?
Speaker 3:life lesson that you've went through and came out stronger on the other end. Um, I think the biggest hardship was, um, pretty much going through a divorce and, at the time, going to school and redoing my career and redoing my life. And you know, the best thing was is focusing on my schooling and coming out stronger on the other end so I could be the father I always need to be.
Speaker 2:Nice. Yeah, I like that. I think a lot of people can relate to that one too. I think we've all been similar. I think a lot of people can relate to that one too. I think we've all been similar, but the journey is very unique and exclusive, ain't it?
Speaker 3:It always is. It's a new lesson every day.
Speaker 2:All right, matt, tell our listeners one thing they should remember about Matt's massage.
Speaker 3:The biggest thing you should remember is to take care of yourself. You know, come in, take care of your body and be mindful of your problems, because nobody knows your body better than you do. So don't let a doctor or anybody else tell you what's going on. You know what's going on and then seek the advice of people and see what's going on you know, see what you can do about it. That's the biggest thing.
Speaker 2:Yeah, very good advice. I think that's a strong message.
Speaker 3:How can our listeners learn more about Matt's Massage Incorporated. You can find me. I'm on Yelp. I'm on Google reviews. You can call or text me at 772-631-3957. Or I'm also on Facebook under Matt's Massage or under my name Matthew Whiting W H I T I.
Speaker 2:N G Perfect. Very good Uh, matt. I want to thank you for being on the show. It's been a good uh having you on here. We wish you and the best uh going forward and also the best for Matt's massage incorporated, all right.
Speaker 3:Well, thank you so much and I appreciate you having me on today.
Speaker 2:Absolutely.
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