We had the good fortune of connecting with Mateen Threlkeld and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mateen, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I always had a passion for working out and giving massages. While I was in school for massage therapy, we had a business module class. In the class we had to create a business plan and come up with a business name. I was doing personal training at the time and thought how cool would it be to start a business where I can combine the two of fitness and massage therapy! And then boom the name of my business popped in my head “Get Fit And Relax!”

What should our readers know about your business?
Get Fit And Relax is all about living a healthier lifestyle! Working out and getting a massage is like the best of both worlds!. We want you to be able to stay fit, healthy and stress free. At our location you’re able to workout with a personal trainer or take one of our classes which consists of yoga, zumba, boxing/kickboxing and step class. Need some relaxation? We closed down the gym side of our place and you’re able to book a private massage session. We also do couple’s massages which consists of two licensed massage therapist(male and female) with two massage tables side by side. Our massage modalities are Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Prenatal, Sports Massage, Stretching, Swedish, Hot Stones, Hot Towels and Aromatherapy. If you don’t want to leave the comfort of your own home our therapist will travel to you! That’s right we also provide house calls as well. The mobile services can be your home, hotel or even your workplace. We can come to your place of business and provide either table or chair massages. I think the fact that we also travel sets us apart from the others in our field. Jumping into this wasn’t easy but with hard work and consistency things have been working out. A lot of people don’t know the many benefits of massage therapy so it’s our job to educate and show people what we can do for your overall health. But I’ve learn to just be patient and to never give up. When you have a gift and the service is good the clients will come and stick with you and our google reviews shows that.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
It’s a lot of fun and exciting places to do around here. From entertainment to the food, you won’t be disappointed. I think whatever my friend has a taste for or in the mood to do would determine where to go. But in my opinion you can’t go wrong with some Mexican or seafood food to eat and some arcade games and bowling.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My shoutout is to my main support system “my three wonderful kids!” I love spending time with them, taking them out and having fun. I take a lot pride in being a good father and I want my kids to be able to see their dad being a great role model for them. They are all the motivation I need to keep myself going.

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