Therapist Tips for Mobile Massage
What is better than a client experiencing a full-body massage? Experiencing one in his own home. But mobile massage can be stressful when massage oil is forgotten or the pump on the lubricant bottle breaks. The strain of carrying the massage chair or table can cause wear and tear on the therapist's body. A therapist's passion for the business coasts the therapist through stress as this passion is the No. 1 key to success.
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Marketing
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Marketing is another key step in building a mobile business. Chair massages are an excellent way to get your name out to the public and allow timid clients to adjust to a clothed massage before trying a full-body massage. People are so busy that chair massages are perfect because they are simple, quick and very effective at reducing tension. Seated massage also gives therapists and clients the chance to decide if they are right for each other.
Trial Run
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Massage therapists can go around to local businesses, gyms, health food stores, or wine shops, and set up a massage chair. Therapists can create their own options: be adventurous, explore a new niche. The idea is to setup and offer free chair massages for the first five minutes. After that, the clients are charged a dollar per minute. A great attitude is necessary. If you don't feel well, it is OK to reschedule. It is better than making a bad impression. You must give out business cards at the end of the massage, and accompany them with a smile.
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Keep It Simple
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A mobile massage business can be made easier by keeping one major concept in mind: organization. Therapists could write out a list of things needed for sessions and check it before every massage. They should also store supplies in one locale and keep extras of certain items, such as lubricant, in their personal bags. Buying sturdy, lightweight massage chairs and tables can reduce the excessive tension caused by carrying equipment in and out of people's places on a daily basis. Reusable face-rest covers are great for the environment and used more for table massages. Disposable face-rest covers are great for many clients and tend to be used for chair massages.
The Massage Itself
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Therapists naturally want to keep their clients. Going above and beyond for massage clients is an excellent way to keep them coming back. A client should be asked before the massage about any trouble ares, areas to avoid or areas on which to focus. No matter how great a massage is, it is imperative that the therapist learn the likes and dislikes of a client. Questions like, "How's the pressure?" and "Are you comfortable?" should be incorporated periodically during the massage. Asking for feedback at the end of the massage will give the therapist much-needed approval and constructive criticism. An observant therapist pays attention to the little things in the client's home. Does the client have a dish of candy or tea he loves? The therapist could bring a small token of appreciation for his business to the next massage It will make the client feel special and cared for, and make him want to call again for a house call.
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