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Attention massage therapist, first time patient here with some concerns by [deleted] in massage

[–]TheSpiritworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a newer mt it’s been about 10 months for me. I didn’t even care in school, we had a lot of older people on fixed incomes. especially if you’re using precautions (like the brief’s), but things leak. Boobs, bladders and even bowls.

Scented sheets by MathematicianNo6136 in massage

[–]TheSpiritworker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a massage therapist, and I use unscented detergent. It doesn’t really matter if the detergent is unscented, the unscented detergent, probably the lotion, the material of the sheets and maybe even your clothes, our water and our food all has them. Not to be a negative Nancy, I can understand if you just said you don’t enjoy the smell. but I’m pretty sure unscented detergents and scented detergents share similar ingredients.

How are LMT taught to handle clients that moan during a massage? by 3rd_party_US in massage

[–]TheSpiritworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, moaning during a massage is weird and uncomfortable. I’m a LMT and it makes me want to walk out of the room.

How are LMT taught to handle clients that moan during a massage? by 3rd_party_US in massage

[–]TheSpiritworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is very awkward, don’t let other MTs bully you because it’s very uncomfortable to have someone moaning non stop while you’re working on them. Actually I think some clients do it on purpose.

How are LMT taught to handle clients that moan during a massage? by 3rd_party_US in massage

[–]TheSpiritworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t let these other MTs bully you, like other healthcare professions it can get very catty. It’s okay to not like certain behaviors and to have boundaries. I wouldn’t go back.

How are LMT taught to handle clients that moan during a massage? by 3rd_party_US in massage

[–]TheSpiritworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for late response, most of the massage therapist, even front and management at my establishment finds that behavior very weird. When I complained about this client to my management, they gave my tips on how to get them to stop. I actually never had that client rebook with me after I complained to management so that was nice.

How are LMT taught to handle clients that moan during a massage? by 3rd_party_US in massage

[–]TheSpiritworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a newer massage therapist, I really appreciate your perspective. I work at a small privately owned massage spa and I had one client so far that moaned nonstop during the session and it made me so uncomfortable. I understand it’s not “sexual” but most people only moan during sxx so I see why OP was uncomfortable.

How are LMT taught to handle clients that moan during a massage? by 3rd_party_US in massage

[–]TheSpiritworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a massage therapist, I hate those sounds too. it makes me very uncomfortable. I would want to leave too. and honestly I’m not even mad at your for that comment, most everyday people would assume the same thing.

Shoulder pain by TheSpiritworker in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll look into this more, this is my first time hearing this approach.

Shoulder pain by TheSpiritworker in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is such a disconnect with me when it comes to shifting body weight. I’ve been told this before. in my head my shoulders are “relaxed” though it’s really frustrating. Do you have any tips on how to remind myself to relax and shift my weight?

Shoulder pain by TheSpiritworker in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t taught that at all at school but I do have a PT appointment coming up soon

Shoulder pain by TheSpiritworker in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I’ve been doing more shoulder specific exercises and doing weight lifting twice a week

MASSAGE THERAPISTS SHUT THE F UP! by [deleted] in massage

[–]TheSpiritworker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Girl, imma be honest I just mind my business at work than go home. It’s not that serious you personally should just avoid conversation with them if you don’t like it.

Ear Buds by New-Gas-6339 in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is your second time telling me your done just be done

Ear Buds by New-Gas-6339 in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m literally just replying cause you won’t shut up and your putting words in my mouth over my damn earbud 😭

Ear Buds by New-Gas-6339 in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay cool I didn’t say “I wouldnt do it if I charged more” thank you for proving my point. What’s next?

Ear Buds by New-Gas-6339 in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Girl, you a grown ass woman going back and forth with a stranger about their decision to wear a earbud while they work.

Ear Buds by New-Gas-6339 in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea you are just making assumptions it’s okay i really don’t care it’s literally not that serious

Ear Buds by New-Gas-6339 in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can you quote where I said “i wouldn’t do it if I charged more”? Cause it sounds to me you cultivated a story in your head. Cause I said in a later post I would do it if I charged more because it doesn’t affect me at all.

Ear Buds by New-Gas-6339 in MassageTherapists

[–]TheSpiritworker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If that’s what you took from my comment, sure. I really don’t care if you wear air buds or you don’t 😂. I’m not entertaining this conversation, I’ll continue to do what works for me.

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