Why Sticking with One Massage Therapist Will Get You Better Results
We’ve all seen the offers on Groupon and other discount beauty and wellness apps for cut-price massages. But if you’re happy with your massage therapist or bodyworker, there are probably more reasons for you to stick with them than there are to jump around following the bargains.
Not all massages or massage therapists are made equal, and that is why it’s worth looking at why you should stick with the therapist you’ve been seeing before you start table hopping!
Did you notice that when you first went to see your holistic therapist, they asked you a lot of questions? It’s important that anyone doing any kind of bodywork on a client knows as much as they possibly can about their lifestyle, health, any medications they might be on, and also... what they expect to achieve their massage sessions. Are you there to address a specific issue or just to keep your wellbeing in check?
This is a necessity – all clinics, spas, and massage therapists should do this as a matter of routine. It also helps the massage therapist when they are planning your next treatment. They will make notes about how you’ve responded to pressure, any areas that may have caused discomfort, and what you’ve noted after the initial treatment. This all not only forms a genuine relationship between you and your therapist but an ongoing record of your massage or bodywork journey and makes life SO much easier for both of you.
If you visit a new therapist, he or she will have to start all over again and ask you all about your lifestyle, health, medical conditions, and previous treatments because they know nothing about you. That is time you could be spending on your massage. Why double your effort waste money and time that could have been spent making you feel good?
After a few sessions, your therapist will get to know you, so you both will be able to tell where the knots are, where your troublesome areas might be, and places to avoid. This will make your massage sessions much more effective – your therapist won’t be guessing or waiting for you to tell them what’s working for you and what you do and don’t like. They will also be able to see the results of the bodywork they’ve already done on you, and you’ll be more relaxed as you start to trust them. This alone reduces stress even more.
The more you see a particular massage therapist, the more they will learn about your body and how it reacts to different techniques. Your client notes will be regularly updated, so it’s easy to see what’s working for you.
Yes, swapping for a 50% money-off deal might be tempting, but if you want the best massage, once you’ve found that one, stick with someone you know does the job properly. Be sure to book your appointments in advance when you find a therapist that you like working with; this will keep you on a regular schedule, and you won’t have to worry about calling all over for a last-minute emergency appointment.
We’ve all seen the offers on Groupon and other discount beauty and wellness apps for cut-price massages. But if you’re happy with your massage therapist or bodyworker, there are probably more reasons for you to stick with them than there are to jump around following the bargains.
Not all massages or massage therapists are made equal, and that is why it’s worth looking at why you should stick with the therapist you’ve been seeing before you start table hopping!
Did you notice that when you first went to see your holistic therapist, they asked you a lot of questions? It’s important that anyone doing any kind of bodywork on a client knows as much as they possibly can about their lifestyle, health, any medications they might be on, and also... what they expect to achieve their massage sessions. Are you there to address a specific issue or just to keep your wellbeing in check?
This is a necessity – all clinics, spas, and massage therapists should do this as a matter of routine. It also helps the massage therapist when they are planning your next treatment. They will make notes about how you’ve responded to pressure, any areas that may have caused discomfort, and what you’ve noted after the initial treatment. This all not only forms a genuine relationship between you and your therapist but an ongoing record of your massage or bodywork journey and makes life SO much easier for both of you.
If you visit a new therapist, he or she will have to start all over again and ask you all about your lifestyle, health, medical conditions, and previous treatments because they know nothing about you. That is time you could be spending on your massage. Why double your effort waste money and time that could have been spent making you feel good?
After a few sessions, your therapist will get to know you, so you both will be able to tell where the knots are, where your troublesome areas might be, and places to avoid. This will make your massage sessions much more effective – your therapist won’t be guessing or waiting for you to tell them what’s working for you and what you do and don’t like. They will also be able to see the results of the bodywork they’ve already done on you, and you’ll be more relaxed as you start to trust them. This alone reduces stress even more.
The more you see a particular massage therapist, the more they will learn about your body and how it reacts to different techniques. Your client notes will be regularly updated, so it’s easy to see what’s working for you.
Yes, swapping for a 50% money-off deal might be tempting, but if you want the best massage, once you’ve found that one, stick with someone you know does the job properly. Be sure to book your appointments in advance when you find a therapist that you like working with; this will keep you on a regular schedule, and you won’t have to worry about calling all over for a last-minute emergency appointment.