If you like to receive regular massages, choosing the right therapist is critical! It isn't always about who has the strongest hands, the best education, or whether they are male or female.
So what should you look for?
First and foremost, you want someone that listens to you and what your needs and goals are. It doesn't matter how skilled the therapist is if they don't work on your low back pain as requested! The therapist should ask you questions, talk with you, and most importantly, listen to you in order to best meet your goals for each massage session.
Next, a complimentary personality. You are going to be with your therapist an hour or more each time. You want to be able to talk and get along, and not have stressful tension between you two.
Skillful and strong hands are a must too! Your therapist must be trained in many modalities in order to tailor each massage to you. A standard Swedish or standard deep tissue is rarely applicable for an entire massage, without other techniques blended in.
Finally, look for a therapist with strong ethics and professionalism. There are many bad apples in the massage industry, but there are even more great, terrific therapists out there. Look for one that holds themself to a high standard and high level of professionalism.
The last thing to look for? Price! Usually a cheap price means mediocre service! You will always find a range of prices, but if most people are charging $50-65, and someone charges $25-$40, be leary! In our experience, most people that charge very low prices do not succeed in their business. If you find someone that meets all the other criteria, price is your last consideration. An awesome massage from an awesome therapist is worth exponentially more to you than an average massage.
So - how do you know where to find these therapists? That is not easy. First, start by asking friends, family and co-workers. You can also call some providers and ask questions about the services they offer, how they can help you, etc. Also, look online. Look for reviews and other comments from previous clients!
We have a staff of 7 therapists currently, and while they are all excellent therapists, they each have their own specialties, techniques and personalities. Feel free to visit our "Reviews" page on our website for comments from many of our clients, and then call us! We'd be happy to talk with you and find the right match for you!
So what should you look for?
First and foremost, you want someone that listens to you and what your needs and goals are. It doesn't matter how skilled the therapist is if they don't work on your low back pain as requested! The therapist should ask you questions, talk with you, and most importantly, listen to you in order to best meet your goals for each massage session.
Next, a complimentary personality. You are going to be with your therapist an hour or more each time. You want to be able to talk and get along, and not have stressful tension between you two.
Skillful and strong hands are a must too! Your therapist must be trained in many modalities in order to tailor each massage to you. A standard Swedish or standard deep tissue is rarely applicable for an entire massage, without other techniques blended in.
Finally, look for a therapist with strong ethics and professionalism. There are many bad apples in the massage industry, but there are even more great, terrific therapists out there. Look for one that holds themself to a high standard and high level of professionalism.
The last thing to look for? Price! Usually a cheap price means mediocre service! You will always find a range of prices, but if most people are charging $50-65, and someone charges $25-$40, be leary! In our experience, most people that charge very low prices do not succeed in their business. If you find someone that meets all the other criteria, price is your last consideration. An awesome massage from an awesome therapist is worth exponentially more to you than an average massage.
So - how do you know where to find these therapists? That is not easy. First, start by asking friends, family and co-workers. You can also call some providers and ask questions about the services they offer, how they can help you, etc. Also, look online. Look for reviews and other comments from previous clients!
We have a staff of 7 therapists currently, and while they are all excellent therapists, they each have their own specialties, techniques and personalities. Feel free to visit our "Reviews" page on our website for comments from many of our clients, and then call us! We'd be happy to talk with you and find the right match for you!
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