We can have great massage experience or it can not be the expected experience you hoped for. You can find amazing to worst massage experiences through google reviews. And some experiences did not have to be bad, but were created by a series of misinformation and misunderstandings. There are some easy ways to make the most of massage experience to help clients and patients to plan to avoid some common problems.
- If you are sick or want to change your schedule, let the front desk know about it as soon as possible. If you wait till the last hour before your massage session, you are not going to find any flexibility. Most places have cancellation policies, but it can be lenient if you let them know earlier
- Arriving on time- Arriving 10 mins earlier for your appointment at least for the first appointment makes things easier. If you book an appointment for an hour and arrive at the exact time, you need time to fill out paperwork and that will cut into that time slot. Alternatively, you can request to send paperwork earlier or do it online. By doing paperwork online save time and you can get most of your massage session
- Speak up for yourself- there are many styles and techniques of massage. Most therapists will take your medical history and ask what you want to focus on. This is your time to tell them your needs, clarity of word will clear up a lot of misunderstandings. And having an experience where your neck was left out unknowingly. Speak up and let your massage therapist know your goals so that they don’t guess.
- Be true in your health and injury history. Some things might be small for you but let your massage therapist know about it so that they can change their style accordingly. Medications are very important; some medications can leave risk of easily bruising or Blood pressure complication. So be honest and let your massage therapist know about your medications. Do not go for a massage when you are drunk or medicated. RMT can legally send you home and still charge if you are altered in your senses or judgement because it may increase your ability to be injured.
Every massage is going to be different, we as massage therapists do our best to achieve your goals. We hope this guide will help you to learn what massage therapists expect from clients or patients and make your experience the best.
