
Trust is Professional
Trust is essential for achieving deep comfort in any relationship.
It flourishes through authenticity, transparency, listening, and positively reinforced experiences.
Clearly maintaining a defined scope of practice based in established education and mentorships is vital to fostering a trusting and comforting professional relationship.
By emphasizing professional practices, a strong foundation for a long-term, truly helpful relationship may be established.
Is Your Massage Therapist a Professional?
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Educated and Licensed- knowledge and skills keep you safe. They respect your boundaries, and work within their scope of practice.
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Clean and Safe location and appearance- No overpowering smells or sounds in an open yet private space, and they are modestly dressed.
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Creates a Treatment Plan- THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE AN INTAKE FORM, reviewed together, they ask for details and clarification. They answer your questions, and tell you what to expect during the session.
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Listens and tends to your goals.
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Quality of touch and “flow”- Their touch is purposeful and comfortable. Never inducing pain or suggestiveness.
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Communication during the session- You should feel free at ANY time to express massage related concerns.
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Communication after the session- They review the work that was done and how you feel as well as recommend ways to prolong the good results.
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Checks how you feel at end- You should NEVER feel serious aches or proper pain after your massage session.
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Friends and family and other clients have similar experiences and appreciate their work.
10. You want to return- Regular visits to the same therapist improve communication and experience!