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Micro-Consulting for Spas & Clinics

Targeted guidance. Practical solutions. No long-term contracts.

Running a spa or clinical practice comes with real-world challenges—staffing, menus, policies, pricing, compliance, and growth decisions that don’t always require a full consulting package. Micro-consulting offers focused, expert support in short, high-impact sessions designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Whether you need help refining a treatment menu, troubleshooting staff concerns, preparing for an inspection, or making sense of business decisions, these sessions are efficient, collaborative, and grounded in decades of hands-on industry experience.

Micro-consulting is ideal for:

• Independent spas and wellness clinics

• Medical massage and integrative practices

• New owners or established businesses navigating change

• Schools, retreat centers, and small teams needing quick guidance

What We Can Work On

Sessions are customized to your needs and may include:

• Treatment menu design & pricing strategy

• Staff policies, boundaries & workplace culture

• Scope of practice & ethical considerations

• Client experience & retention strategies

• Workflow, scheduling & operational efficiency

• Hiring, onboarding & training guidance

• Compliance readiness (WA-specific insight available)

• Retreat, program, or CE offering development

If your needs extend beyond a single session, recommendations for next steps or larger consulting packages are provided—no pressure, no upselling.

Pricing & Session Options

30-Minute Focus Session — $75

Best for quick questions, decision-making support, or reviewing a specific issue.

60-Minute Strategy Session — $145

Ideal for deeper problem-solving, planning, or reviewing documents, policies, or menus.

90-Minute Deep-Dive Session — $210

Recommended for complex challenges, multi-topic discussions, or team-level concerns.

Package Options (Most Popular)

3-Session Bundle (60-minute sessions) — $405

Save $30
Great for short-term projects or implementation support.

5-Session Bundle (60-minute sessions) — $675

Save $50
Perfect for growing businesses or leadership support over time.

How It Works

• Sessions are held via Zoom or phone

• Scheduling is flexible and designed around your business hours

• Brief intake form ensures time is used efficiently

• Follow-up notes or resources provided when applicable

Why Work With Essie Hicks

With over 25 years in clinical massage therapy, spa operations, education, and leadership, her background in public administration brings a rare blend of clinical insight, operational strategy, and human-centered leadership to every conversation.

This is consulting that meets you where you are—practical, ethical, and grounded in the realities of running a healing-centered business.

Let’s Build the Future of Massage Education!

Whether you’re updating a single course or redesigning your entire program, I bring the expertise and practical solutions to help your school thrive.

My Approach

I design programs that integrate:

• Core Bodywork & Massage Training – Structured instruction in anatomy, physiology, technique, and safe, ethical practice.

• Professional Skills – Emphasis on communication, boundaries, and therapeutic presence.

• Business Literacy – Accessible tools for pricing, budgeting, marketing, and practice management.

• Experiential Learning – Real-world projects like treatment menu design, intake practice, and case presentations.

• Career Pathways – Guidance on diverse opportunities in spa, clinical, and entrepreneurial settings.

Consulting Services

• Curriculum review & gap analysis

• Program and course design

• Faculty training and support

• Development of continuing education programs

• Customization to match your school’s mission and student population

Benefits for Your School

• Stronger student outcomes and graduate readiness

• Curricula aligned with state and national standards

• Enhanced reputation through career-ready graduates

• Flexible, modular resources tailored to your needs

Spa Consulting with Essie Hicks, MPA, LMT, C-MLD
Running a spa or massage clinic should feel inspiring, not overwhelming. Whether you’re opening your first boutique space or managing an established operation, I help you design systems, treatments, and guest experiences that flow smoothly and profitably.

How I can help your business thrive:

• Develop or refine your menu with treatments that sell

• Train staff in hands-on techniques, hospitality, and guest care

• Streamline business systems, policies, and scheduling

• Source products and backbar efficiently

• Provide startup and expansion support for spa owners

Consulting Rates:

• Hourly consulting: $125–$175

• Half-day intensive (4 hours): $500–$650

• Full-day intensive (8 hours): $900–$1,200

• Monthly packages start at $2,000 for small spas (10–15 hrs/month)

• On-site training/workshops: $1,200–$1,800 per day, plus travel

The following courses are 16 hour seminars and approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

• Fundamentals of Pregnancy Massage

• Pregnancy Massage II

• Postpartum and Infant Massage~Pregnancy Massage Mastery

• Medical Massage~Caring Touch for Pain

• Advanced Medical Massage: Addressing Injury Treatment and Chronic Pain Conditions

• Trigger Point Myofascial

• Classic Spa Treatments

 The following can be tailored for 2-16-hour courses or combined for a retreat-style experience.

• Injury Treatment Region Specific

• Sports Massage

• Advanced Clinical Sports Massage

• Pregnancy Massage

• Back to Basics Swedish Review

• Fundamentals of Lymphatic Drainage

• Warm & Cool Stone Massage

• Herbal Body Wrap and Hydrotherapy

• Salt Glow for the Wet or Dry Room

• Wet Room Training for Hotel Spas

• Energy work & Intuitive Hands-on Techniques

• Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy

• 4 Hour Ethics

• 2 Hour Health Equity for Massage Therapists

• Solo and Entrepreneurship for Massage Therapists

• Resume Workshop

• Menu Writing Workshop

• Advocacy and Leadership for massage professionals