Vegan practice

[Pam Beasley]

A weird question/thought:

I was vegetarian for 4 years before going vegan a year ago. I'm not one of those people that claim to be vegan but then wear leather or wool. I am 100% vegan in the way vegan is meant to be...a cruelty free lifestyle, not just a diet.

I only use vegan oils/lotions and all my massage supplies are vegan. Like my fleece items are synthetic and so one.

Does it make sense to advertise that I run a vegan practice? I am in North Carolina and NC is a very fast growing state. Where I live it's very rare to meet someone who is actually from NC. My practice is about 30 miles from Raleigh. Most of the people who move here are very earth and animal friendly.

I've seen where therapist from states like Colorado and California say on their sites that they're a vegan practice. It got me wondering that since I'm in a state where people from ALL over the country are moving in at a rate of 100 people a day, should I advertise my practice is 100% vegan?

 

[Mona Lisa]

Vegan practice

Why not? People who don't care either way won't be offended, and people who are vegan will go the extra mile to choose you. If it's something you really care about, your clients should know that about you.

Kat

 

[melissa k]

Vegan practice

I agree. Go for it!

 

[Todd ex-atheist]

Vegan practice

Yep, I don't see any reason why you shouldn't. But, I wouldn't go overboard with it. There is no reason anyone should be offended, unless you started preaching at them about how they should live, or made them to feel unwelcome if they were "meat-a-tarians".

Also, you may want to look at this thread: Raleigh, NC - even though it is old.


09/27/11: corrected for typo

 

[Beeba]

Vegan practice

Yep, I don't see any reason why you shouldn't. But, I wouldn't go over board with it. There is no reason anyone should be offended, unless you started preaching at them about how they should live, or made them to feel unwelcome if they were "meat-a-tarians".

Also, you may want to look at this thread: Raleigh, NC - even though it is old.

Yeah I get that. I'm not a preachy vegan. I have never tried to convert anyone. My husband is a "meat-a-tarian"...he just can't store or cook it in my house lol.

 

[Bastion Lord Flash Heart]

Vegan practice

You might also mention that your practice is "green" or environmentally conscious as well - this may click with some folks who are not necessarily vegan.

 

[Caveat Lector]

Vegan practice

You might also mention that your practice is "green" or environmentally conscious as well - this may click with some folks who are not necessarily vegan.

Brilliant.

 

[Sim]

Vegan practice

You might also mention that your practice is "green" or environmentally conscious as well - this may click with some folks who are not necessarily vegan.

I had my office green certified and make a note on our website that we strive for an eco-friendly practice. Folks that care mention they appreciate our efforts and get excited when we're able to change over to more green practices. I know I care about these things and seek out establishments that are at least making an effort.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Vegan practice

My husband and I are both vegans, and we get VERY frustrated by many of the "vegangelicals." They think we're selfish because we originally got into veganism for health reasons and don't have a problem with our friends making a wide variety of choices about their lifestyles. Yeesh.

Kat

 

[Parachromis]

Vegan practice

As an omnivore, I have little patience with those who try to "convert" me to vegetarianism/veganism. Those who "push" those perspectives and the life practices that go with them make me feel patronized, denigrated, and generally offended. t013 If I spot a business that clearly tries to "sell" those life practices, I avoid it. I don't need or want to deal with that type of stress. Many of the people I know feel the same way, and I will warn them to avoid those places unless they are willing to put up with it.

If all I want is a massage, I go wherever I can get a good massage experience without a big sales pitch or any other form of "evangelism". :massage:

 

[Dana Laz]

Vegan practice

As an omnivore, I have little patience with those who try to "convert" me to vegetarianism/veganism. Those who "push" those perspectives and the life practices that go with them make me feel patronized, denigrated, and generally offended. t013 If I spot a business that clearly tries to "sell" those life practices, I avoid it. I don't need or want to deal with that type of stress. Many of the people I know feel the same way, and I will warn them to avoid those places unless they are willing to put up with it.

If all I want is a massage, I go wherever I can get a good massage experience without a big sales pitch or any other form of "evangelism". :massage:

Not sure where I said that I'm trying to convert or give a big sales pitch to anyone...I simply asked if it's a good idea to advertise that I run a vegan practice so people who ARE ALREADY VEGAN will know it's safe to come to me.

 

[ilovepie]

Vegan practice

Cross thread that may be of good reference (since you are vegan): Vegitarians, Vegans, Etc. Eating Sweets

Also, you may want to look at this website and see if there is any way to get your practice listed on other sites as being "vegan". It has a lot of links on the right-hand navigation bar - which I haven't read, but think it may somehow be useful.

 

[Nat2036]

Vegan practice

As an omnivore, I have little patience with those who try to "convert" me to vegetarianism/veganism. Those who "push" those perspectives and the life practices that go with them make me feel patronized, denigrated, and generally offended. t013 If I spot a business that clearly tries to "sell" those life practices, I avoid it. I don't need or want to deal with that type of stress. Many of the people I know feel the same way, and I will warn them to avoid those places unless they are willing to put up with it.

If all I want is a massage, I go wherever I can get a good massage experience without a big sales pitch or any other form of "evangelism". :massage:

Not sure where I said that I'm trying to convert or give a big sales pitch to anyone...I simply asked if it's a good idea to advertise that I run a vegan practice so people who ARE ALREADY VEGAN will know it's safe to come to me.

I'm fairly certain that Jason wasn't directing this at you. It was more of a continuation of other comments that kind of veered off the main subject, a vent about people who do actually do this.

 

[Canary]

Vegan practice

As an omnivore, I have little patience with those who try to "convert" me to vegetarianism/veganism. Those who "push" those perspectives and the life practices that go with them make me feel patronized, denigrated, and generally offended. t013 If I spot a business that clearly tries to "sell" those life practices, I avoid it. I don't need or want to deal with that type of stress. Many of the people I know feel the same way, and I will warn them to avoid those places unless they are willing to put up with it.

If all I want is a massage, I go wherever I can get a good massage experience without a big sales pitch or any other form of "evangelism". :massage:

Not sure where I said that I'm trying to convert or give a big sales pitch to anyone...I simply asked if it's a good idea to advertise that I run a vegan practice so people who ARE ALREADY VEGAN will know it's safe to come to me.

I did not imply that this is your intent. I expressed my perspective so that you will consider how to best communicate your intent without unintentionally alienating other prospective clients that might be wary of "vegangelism".

Perhaps a small notice of "Vegan Friendly" tucked into your ads/signs/business cards/etc. would be fine for general advertising, but you could feature it more prominently when advertising specifically to that demographic. Finding the right combination of message and delivery is a balancing act, and I hope you find what will work best for your practice.

 

[jhesed]

Vegan practice

Perhaps a small notice of "Vegan Friendly" tucked into your ads/signs/business cards/etc. would be fine for general advertising, but you could feature it more prominently when advertising specifically to that demographic. Finding the right combination of message and delivery is a balancing act, and I hope you find what will work best for your practice.

This is fabulous advice. I think "vegan friendly" is a non-intimidating way to get the message across to the folks who are looking for that information, without alienating anybody. You can do more direct marketing to vegans if placing postcards in a vegetarian massageplanete, the office of an animal rights advocacy organization, or leather-alternative clothing store, for example.

Kat

 

[Tampa Biz]

Vegan practice

A weird question/thought:

I was vegetarian for 4 years before going vegan a year ago. I'm not one of those people that claim to be vegan but then wear leather or wool. I am 100% vegan in the way vegan is meant to be...a cruelty free lifestyle, not just a diet.

I only use vegan oils/lotions and all my massage supplies are vegan. Like my fleece items are synthetic and so one.

Does it make sense to advertise that I run a vegan practice? I am in North Carolina and NC is a very fast growing state. Where I live it's very rare to meet someone who is actually from NC. My practice is about 30 miles from Raleigh. Most of the people who move here are very earth and animal friendly.

I've seen where therapist from states like Colorado and California say on their sites that they're a vegan practice. It got me wondering that since I'm in a state where people from ALL over the country are moving in at a rate of 100 people a day, should I advertise my practice is 100% vegan?

I am a vegan, have my own practice and also reside in NC (Raleigh/Garner) I in work the Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham areas on an outcall basis for now). It sounds like you aren't too very far from me. :-D

I'm glad to see this post because I've been thinking of the very same thing

How's the idea working out?

 

[Beeker]

Vegan practice

A weird question/thought:

I was vegetarian for 4 years before going vegan a year ago. I'm not one of those people that claim to be vegan but then wear leather or wool. I am 100% vegan in the way vegan is meant to be...a cruelty free lifestyle, not just a diet.

I only use vegan oils/lotions and all my massage supplies are vegan. Like my fleece items are synthetic and so one.

Does it make sense to advertise that I run a vegan practice? I am in North Carolina and NC is a very fast growing state. Where I live it's very rare to meet someone who is actually from NC. My practice is about 30 miles from Raleigh. Most of the people who move here are very earth and animal friendly.

I've seen where therapist from states like Colorado and California say on their sites that they're a vegan practice. It got me wondering that since I'm in a state where people from ALL over the country are moving in at a rate of 100 people a day, should I advertise my practice is 100% vegan?

I am a vegan, have my own practice and also reside in NC (Raleigh/Garner) I in work the Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham areas on an outcall basis for now). It sounds like you aren't too very far from me. :-D

I'm glad to see this post because I've been thinking of the very same thing

How's the idea working out?

I haven't really done anything with it yet. I haven't had anyone ask if my practice is vegan or not lol. I'm the only vegan in Franklin County...I'm sure of it. :