Some things to look for when searching for a massage therapist:
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Length of Practice
Location
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Choose a Massage Therapist because they are a great fit for you. Don’t let someone talk you into being a good fit!
Do the therapist and the client share some of the same interests?
Many clients are now finding their therapist based on social media. Why not? It’s a great way to see the person’s appearance, get a general feel for how they might conduct themselves while massaging and observe a list of personal interests, such as travel, pets or views on religion, sexual orientation or politics.
Should these things really matter in the choice of a therapist? Absolutely! Anyone who says that these factors are unimportant is someone who isn't, perhaps, being honest with him/herself.
Should these things really matter in the choice of a therapist? Absolutely! Anyone who says that these factors are unimportant is someone who isn't, perhaps, being honest with him/herself.
I think that, idealistically, I can massage anyone regardless of their views of the world. Ideally, a client should expect a professional massage when they book one. When you go to a resort, a therapist is most often chosen for you. You could make a gender preference, You can inquire about their skills and experience, but ultimately, until you see your therapist face for the first time, you are largely uncertain of what to expect!
Conversely, it is the same for us, as therapists. Within a resort setting, when we meet the guest for the first time and create that first impression, we are uncertain of what to expect, as well! “Is the guest still on another time-zone? Are they receptive to the Massage, or was it a gift that they reluctantly accepted? Or my personal favorite: Is the guest sober?
Conversely, it is the same for us, as therapists. Within a resort setting, when we meet the guest for the first time and create that first impression, we are uncertain of what to expect, as well! “Is the guest still on another time-zone? Are they receptive to the Massage, or was it a gift that they reluctantly accepted? Or my personal favorite: Is the guest sober?
Going to a Resort Spa or Day Spa is not the setting you should choose if you are looking for your “own” special massage therapist. The fact remains that, given an opportunity, a client will gravitate to a certain therapist. When placed in a Russian Roulette style of massage appointments, the result can be dicey.
You do NOT always get what you pay for with massage. Compare experience and education with the rates being charged.
There are some massage companies that offer discounted membership style massages. Does that mean that they are bad ones?
No!
You’ll need to consider the types of therapists who are typically attracted to these types of businesses (such as massage as a second job or newly graduated students) and decide if that is a good fit for you.
Resorts offer a wide variety of massage services. Read over the promotional materials carefully to understand the treatment that you should expect. |
There is no guarantee that if you go to a resort and pay premium rates that you will be assured of a blissful experience. I think that the high end spas would like you to think that all services that they offer are uniformly fantastic. The truth is that every massage is performed by an individual, not by a company.
What is your gender preference when choosing a massage therapist? I would be willing to lay odds that most therapists who do not offer massage PLUS services could care less of your gender. To me, it makes little difference.
There are experienced massage enthusiasts who genuinely have no preference whatsoever as to who massages them, as long as the massage is great!
For others, it’s like going to see the doctor. They would prefer the same gender to massage them. It could be a regional issue, but many heterosexual men would consider it completely out of the question for another man to massage them. (But, consider sports massage and the many professional teams that employ same sex therapists).
I have seen many married heterosexual couples where the husband will choose a female therapist for himself and insist on a female therapist for his wife, as well.
Unless they fit into the category of “massage enthusiast” I believe that most gay men prefer to have men massage them.
Some religions require massage by the same gender.