Name of your website?completeharmonymassage.com
Your name? 
JoAnne Harmon
Your Location (city, etc)
madison, Tn
Please give us a short summary of your website?
We provide quality massage therapy to the general public. Whether you need relaxation or more in depth work referred by a health professional , massage modalities are used to allow your body to become balanced.
What inspired you to launch your own website?
The internet is used more widely today for ease of finding exactly what you need. Where there is a computer- there is convenience. An individuals time is valuable. We want to meet the needs of our clients.
When did you launch your first website, and what was it?
December 2008 is our first launched site. You may find us @ http://www.completeharmonymassage.com
How did you decide on a name for your website?
The company name is a play off of my Sir name. We stayed consistant with the Company name in forming the website.
What makes your website different from other, similar offerings?
Everyone is searching for wholeness, wellness, peace and harmony. Many other providers seem to focus on "the bottom line". This may lead to a client feeling as though they are on an assembly line ("next please"). We put the client first and take the extra time needed for Q&A and assistance with self help in between sessions.
What is your eventual goal? (To sell it, keep it for income, secure a book or other mainstream media deal?)
To continue a career where everyday our "employers" ( clients ) reward us with- Thank you!", and " I feel wonderful!". Not everyone is blessed to hear this everyday as in "Job well done"!
How does your investment of time and money balance against your success?
My clients are my investments. The more I lend my talents to each of them the more, in turn, I learn more to better care for them as well as others. The time I share with them is valuable. You don't hear the term " you get what you pay for" here. It's only the best that we strive for. A session is both therapeutic to the client as well as the therapist. When there are clients there is complete balance and everyone succeeds.
If you had an unlimited development budget for development, how would you change your site?
We would create a larger menu for "one stop shopping." Other services would be added by qualified professionals to provide services including facials, wellness classes, counseling, etc.
If your site got really big, really quickly, would you be able to keep up with the demand?
Yes, there are many talented individuals that call wanting to work with us due to the personal attention that we provide to our clients. Many of them simply because they are encouraged to"rush" their clients through and this system seems to work well ONLY for the Business owners. Therapy is not a quick fix and a massage session should not END in a 50 / 60 minute session. Communication with a client is the key, this includes before , during and after each session.
What unexpected costs and headaches have you had to deal with?
Paid Advertising can be costly and is not always the best form of contact. For instance, printed ads are not the most convenient and not everyone has a book or newspaper on hand. Also if no one is available at the time of contact or questions can"t be answered by reading the print, rather than leaving a message for call back-they move to another print ad. This is very time consuming.
What has been your biggest challenge?
These economic times have diluted the benefits of massage and many other services placing them in a "luxury" category. Finding a way to meet the continued needs of all wage earners at this time has been the challenge.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Currently we have been limited to word of mouth. This has been more than sufficient in the past, however, I have had more than one client tell me recently that the need for nutrition in their mouths has been keeping their promotion for "word of mouth" to a minimum. "We all have to penny pinch right now".
How has running your website differed from your expectations?
We have only just begun so their is no expectations only excitement in what the future holds.
How long have you run the site already, and how long will you continue to keep it up if you don't enjoy big gains in traffic, income or popularity?
The site has been running a month and we will continue running it for as long as there are those in search for harmony and wellness. We love what we do and our field is not a contest. Our gains come with each "thank you". No number games here, this is not the lottery.
What are the benefits of Massage?
Effects of Massage on the Body Massage encourages the nutrition and development by stimulating its circulation, nerve supply and cell activity. Regular and systematic massage causes the muscles to become firmer and more elastic. Massage relaxes tense muscles and releases spasms. Massage aides in the removal of metabolic waste products and helps nourish tissues. Massage prevents and relieves stiffness and soreness. Muscles tissue that has suffered injury heals more quickly when massage is applied regularly. Massage increases range of motion. The nervous system can be stimulated or soothed depending on the type of massage movement applied. Massage affects the quality and quantity of blood coursing through the circulatory system. The work of the heart is lessened due to the improvement in surface circulation. The blood-making process is improved, resulting in an increase in the number of red and white blood cells. Pressure against the vessels not only tones their muscular walls but also propels the movement of the blood. Massage is an effective therapeutic tool to rebuild a more positive self-image and sense of self-worth. Massage promotes relaxation as it soothes away minor aches and pains. Massage helps clients to become more aware of where they are holding tension and suggestions can be given to reduce these areas of discomfort based on their daily habits.
What is your website address?
completeharmonymassage.com
