Even with the advent of scanners and e-mail, a lot of paper passes through our hands on a daily basis. Many therapists rely on paper for their client records and financial management. I highly recommend using a computer as much as possible. Time is the most important commodity a practitioner possesses. The increased productivity, time saved, and enhanced service which automating provides will more than compensate for your learning-curve efforts and expenditures.
Surveys indicate that the number of therapists owning computers continues to rise dramatically.
Computers are used for researching, communicating, maintaining client files, managing finances, marketing, desktop publishing, electronic insurance billing, and data archiving. Now there are programs designed specifically for massage therapists that keep client notes and process insurance forms. Several inexpensive, user-friendly accounting programs are available that can easily be utilized by massage therapists. These software programs can print your checks and post the information in the appropriate places. The software usually includes a tutorial that walks you through the setting up of your accounts.