Vacation Thoughts

I'm taking a week off for a vacation. Hard to believe that this is the first whole week I've taken for myslef since I left the corporate world about 3 years ago.

I never had a hard time taking vacation then. It was easy - just schedule it and leave! I continued to be paid. My job was waiting for me when I returned. I was ready and excited to take time off.

I continue to learn a lot about myself since I turned autopilot off. Being on my own has a lot of advantages. But I'm also aware that my gremlins can be more active. They tell me that I don't get paid when I take time for myself now. They tell me that men won't continue to see me because I'm taking time for myself.

Well, as I keep learning, the best thing to do with gremlins is to name them and acknowledge them. Knowing this noise comes from them, and not the better part of me, helps me to focus on what's really important.

I've been learning that it's important to take care of me too. It's easy to give advice to clients to take care of themselves. Then, of course, I did the exact opposite and didn't take time for me. That's not 'walking the walk'.

Also, I began noticing signs of burnout and took that as a warning signal - it's time to take care of me. Many people who spend their energies taking care of others need to be sure to take time for themselves.

I'm looking forward to this week off and I'm also taking a few days off in July and another week of in August. About time, huh?

Wank! - The Film

I got a call from producers who are making a documentary about masturbation in America. They're calling the film Wank!. The people doing this film are in Minneapolis and came out to San Francisco to film a few people in the area about their thoughts on masturbation. They asked to interview me on film; asking me about my thoughts on masturbation and my work as a masturbation coach.

I had a great time being interviewed! The questions were all over the place on my thoughts and beliefs and my experiences as a coach. They asked me about my beliefs on melding spirituality with self-love, about how men learn about masturbation and potential issues that causes us as we grow older and they asked me about typical coaching sessions. They seemed most interested in the sessions and I shared with them things I've done during sessions (of course I didn't share any client information).

I can't wait to see the final film!

Schedule Changes

I continue to experiment with my schedule. I found that there are more people who would prefer Wednesday and Thursday appointments than on Sunday and Monday. I also realized that Sunday is a day that is important for me to spend with friends. So, I've started taking Sundays and Mondays off and am now available to see clients on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

My schedule is 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM Tuesdays through Fridays. On Saturdays I'm available from 10:00 AM until 6:30 PM. I'm off on Sundays and Mondays.

Also, I'll be on vacation from June 3 until June 11. I also have the final coaching workshop during the last week in June.

Beat the Price Increase!

I know we all don't like it when prices go up, but I have to slightly increase my session fees. I still believe that my fees are very competitive for massage in San Francisco. My fees for erotic work are very reasonable.

So, my new in-person rates will be $80 for an hour, $110 for 90 minutes, $140 for 2 hours and $200 for 3 hours. These new rates will be effective on June 15. For existing clients, I'm honoring the old prices ($75 for 60 minutes, $100 for 90 minutes) through the end of July!

I'm also changing my phone and webcam coaching fees. I've invested a lot in coaching training and am scheduled to complete my coaching training workshops in June. So, beginning on July 1, my new coaching fee will be $150 for 3 45 minute phone or webcam sessions. This fee is very reasonable for quality coaching. This fee also reflects that I've completed extensive coaching training, but have not yet become a certified coach. Of course, an introductory coaching session is always free!

These price changes do not affect those who have unused sessions from a prepaid massage card or from the 2 for $99 special. There's no price increase for your remaining sessions if you have a prepaid card. If you haven't yet used your 2nd introductory therapeutic massage (from the 2 for $99 special) there's no price change for your 2nd session either.

I'm looking forward to seeing you when I return from vacation!