How to Prepare a Client for a Massage
When a client makes an appointment for a first massage they have many questions and might feel apprehensive. A well-prepared introduction to massage will go a long way in helping them feel comfortable with your touching their head and their body. To prepare a client for a massage have your "Intake Forms," massage oils and cream and massage room ready before they arrive.
Things You'll Need:
Intake form
1
Shake hands with the client first. This first physical contact puts the subtler energy levels of their body at ease.
2
Ask them to fill out a simple "Intake Form." This form requests name, address, whether they take any medications, whether they have experienced massage before or the
date
of their last massage. They must also list any physical pains or problems they might feel at this time.
3
Discuss the information on the form. Conversation at this point also helps the client feel more at ease.
4
Show the client the massage room and discuss the level of music and light they might enjoy.
5
Explain how you use draping over the body and that you do not touch or see their private parts.
6
Tell them whether to lie face up or face down and to cover their body with the sheet. Ask them to disrobe to their own comfort level.
7
Leave the room for three to four minutes so they can look around, undress and get comfortable on the massage table.
Tips & Warnings
Make your first physical contact with their feet upon re-entering the room. This eases any apprehension they might still feel.
Ask if they have any questions. Listen carefully to what they say.
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When a client makes an appointment for a first massage they have many questions and might feel apprehensive. A well-prepared introduction to massage will go a long way in helping them feel comfortable with your touching their head and their body. To prepare a client for a massage have your "Intake Forms," massage oils and cream and massage room ready before they arrive.
Things You'll Need:
Intake form
1
Shake hands with the client first. This first physical contact puts the subtler energy levels of their body at ease.
2
Ask them to fill out a simple "Intake Form." This form requests name, address, whether they take any medications, whether they have experienced massage before or the
date
of their last massage. They must also list any physical pains or problems they might feel at this time.
3
Discuss the information on the form. Conversation at this point also helps the client feel more at ease.
4
Show the client the massage room and discuss the level of music and light they might enjoy.
5
Explain how you use draping over the body and that you do not touch or see their private parts.
6
Tell them whether to lie face up or face down and to cover their body with the sheet. Ask them to disrobe to their own comfort level.
7
Leave the room for three to four minutes so they can look around, undress and get comfortable on the massage table.
Tips & Warnings
Make your first physical contact with their feet upon re-entering the room. This eases any apprehension they might still feel.
Ask if they have any questions. Listen carefully to what they say.
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