Massage therapy in itself is both an art and a science.
This entails exerting pressure over a certain body part using fingers, fist, elbow, feet, or in some cases equipment.Focus in mostly placed on deep tissues,soft tissues,and muscles
A massage can be carried out whilst the client is in any of the following positions:
- Lying down on the belly
- Lying on the back
- Seated upright
- Inclining on a chair with face down
The position taken up will be informed by several factors including:
- Age of the client
- Area to be massaged
- Comfort of the client
- Equipment available in the massaging room
That said, a massage session cannot be carried out on any client without a proper assessment is done, neither can it be undertaken by everyone. This is so because massage in itself is a therapy that requires utmost skill on the part of the masseuse.Hence need for one to engage services of a trained massage therapist.
Why a Massage Therapy
There following are some of the reasons why people choose to visit a masseuse:
- To relax their body muscles
- For therapeutic purposes
- For general well being
- For pleasure
Given the amount of pressure exerted with an aim of attaining relaxation,every therapist should strive to achieve the required training in accredited schools.
The type of massage required will greatly influence the type of skills employed. This could include kneading, sliding, shaking or friction.
Massage Therapy Success: Equipment Required
one can employ several techniques whilst carrying out girls massage, table shower massage, sensual massage, sauna massage, couples massage
Everyone who sets out to have a massage parlor should endeavor to have the following equipment:
- An adjustable heavily padded relaxation bed
- Comfortable chairs
- Massage stools
- Foot rests
- Arm rests
- Massage cushions
- A dry water bed
- Towels and gowns
- Massage oils, lotions, and creams
- Massage body rocks
- Audio music system
- A bathing unit
- Well positioned sinks with comfortable headrests
Given that one need not provide massage services in a fixed location, every masseuse should endeavor to have portable versions of the above equipment. Massage services can be offered in hospitals, spas, beauty parlors, offices, homes, etc
Tips for Massage Therapy Success
Not everyone can attain a massage therapy success.However,this doesn’t mean that one cannot attain massage therapy success.
I have taken time to highlight some tips that will guarantee a return of clients asking for your services as a masseuse.
- Have a well refurbished waiting area for your clientele with soft music playing in the background
- Play classical instrumental music to avoid infringing on your clients religious beliefs
- Develop the required skills for different types of massage therapies
- Engage professional staff to support you in running your business
- Respect each of your clients by making them feel that they are valued by you
- Respond to your clients massage needs by diversifying on the type of techniques being used by your staff
- Establish from you clients their perception on the type of services offered at your parlor and use this to improve on your services
- Have an appointment book for keeping a record of all your appointments
- Strive to honor your appointments ,and where not possible to do so, inform your clients on time
- With new developments in the field, strive to enroll for additional programs in the field
- Treat your team humanely for them to give you and your clients their best
- Be willing to provide these services at locations other than the parlor
- Have core values and working hours of your business clearly communicated to your clients to avoid any requests for services that you cannot provide
Finally,
Every business ought to be run professionally. Massage therapy success is thus pegged on the extent to which a masseuse runs this business in accordance with the code of ethics governing this industry
