2025年1月15日 · Learn how to address clients' requests for deeper pressure by balancing their needs, educating them, and protecting your body as a massage therapist.

2024年2月26日 · To foster a better understanding of clients’ expectations and hit that “best massage” target, there are questions I teach therapists to use in every session to better define the massage experience. In this article, I am going to discuss three of those questions. What are the Client’s Expectations?

A client-centered massage means that we are checking our opinions, experiences, and prejudices at the door. Not ignoring our own needs, but instead holding space for our clients to have their own unique experience, while still honoring our boundaries.

A therapeutic relationship is a professional, trust-based bond between a massage therapist and their client. It is characterized by mutual respect and bolstered by empathic understanding and effective communication, serving as a foundation for client-centered therapy.

A client assessment is an evaluation of a client to determine if and how massage therapy can help this person. The components of a client assessment could include: discussion of the client’s current condition, movement analysis (e.g. ROM, gait), strength assessment, posture analysis, special tests, palpation assessment, or vital signs.

As a massage therapist, understanding the power differential in the therapist/client relationship can help you to deal with challenging clients and to create a safe place for people to get massage therapy.

2024年10月16日 · From mastering communication to refining your techniques, there are key strategies that can elevate your practice and build client loyalty. In this article, you will learn expert tips designed to help LMTs enhance their massage sessions by improving both their technical skills and client-centered approaches.

2024年10月1日 · Follow these 6 steps to establish a professional relationship with clients, build a stellar reputation, and increase retention: Actively listen and ask pertinent questions. Focus on clients preferences. Respect boundaries. Give homework and self-care tips. Tell them when to schedule their next appointment. Follow up after an appointment.

2024年11月28日 · In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to help therapists navigate diverse client communication preferences, ensuring each session feels personalized and calming. We’ll cover how to read non-verbal cues, ask open-ended questions to gauge communication comfort levels, and set expectations from the start of each appointment.

2024年6月6日 · How to keep clients comfortable during a massage treatment? Use linens and sheets to keep sessions professional and respectful, keeping client's modesty in mind