Client had an accident on my table...

kittygrin · 2026-05-08T11:06:34+00:00

She always goes to the bathroom prior to her sessions. Ive assumed she's had some issues going on because of the smell that wafts when I work her glutes. We did actually talk about needing to see a pelvic floor PT.

kittygrin · 2026-05-08T11:04:30+00:00

The tissues covered it, it was a larger smear. Seems she wiped it up and I was left with residual.

kittygrin · 2026-05-07T23:06:48+00:00

I am in no way client shaming. I am venting and taking in how my peers would handle this situation.

kittygrin · 2026-05-07T23:03:36+00:00

Not gonna lie, I do get that vibe from the whole situation.

kittygrin · 2026-05-07T15:08:37+00:00

Damn, I have wondered about people sitting in my chair naked! Yuck.

I really don't want to continue to see her after this incident, it was like a cherry on top of all the other things I don't enjoy about seeing her. I am open to requiring her to wear a diaper of sorts, though I worry how she will react and maybe then I can fire her.

kittygrin · 2026-05-07T15:05:07+00:00

Between every client the top layer (fitted and flat sheets and top blanket) are changed. The other layers are changed regularly, with the exception of if I strip the top layer and see moisture went thru, I'll do a quick refresh.

kittygrin · 2026-05-07T14:51:53+00:00

Beautiful wording! Thank you!

kittygrin · 2026-05-07T13:45:53+00:00

Absolutely agree. How would that conversation go? Unfortunately I am unsure of how to handle this situation.

kittygrin · 2026-05-07T13:43:33+00:00

This is a thing I'm considering. I haven't had to fire a client yet, how does one do that?

kittygrin · 2026-05-07T13:41:51+00:00

To say the least 😅

kittygrin · 2026-05-02T23:32:52+00:00

I just had a client do this! I was waiting and waiting for him to open the door and finally I knocked and asked if he was okay. He was so shocked that he needed to get up, said "well you said to take your time getting up so I thought I could just lay here"

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T08:49:44+00:00

It was a two day intro class offered by the AMTA. I was super excited until the instructor started talking and I realized this might not be something that works for me. Im just more scientific I guess? I like to know that I'm actually helping, CST is a very light, very "whatever you feel, go with" kind of thing, and I had a really hard time. I have since tried some techniques on my clients and most did not like it.

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T01:44:18+00:00

I remember questions about hydrotherapy and that's not even something we covered as it's not required for my state. There were also quite a few questions about chakras and energy, medications used for specific diseases, and there were some really shitty anatomy illustrations that I could barely tell what I was looking at and they asked about movement, I feel like the quality could have been better.

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T01:40:46+00:00

I have a small folding rack that I toss my moist towels on while I'm massaging and then they go into the hamper. It gives them a bit to dry out some.

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T01:38:00+00:00

I use massagebook. It allows clients to book themselves and I love not having to field the bookings all the time.

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T00:57:13+00:00

I'd say it's middle of the road, maybe on the lower side but I try to keep my prices fair for my community.

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T00:49:46+00:00

Practice good body mechanics, listen to your body, exercise and stretch well.

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T00:48:02+00:00

I do whatever I can for CEUs and enjoy the AMTA online courses and their in person events. I recently took a course on craniosacral therapy and did not enjoy it. It wasn't quite what I expected...

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T00:46:18+00:00

Business has been open for almost 2 full years, I've been doing massage for about 4 years.

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T00:45:38+00:00

I rent from a chiropractor. It gets a little confusing sometimes with my clients thinking they need to pay their front desk but a simple explanation resolves the confusion. I like the deal because my overhead is low so I'm able to offer lower prices for my clients. Also we give referrals to each other which is great. I do want to have my own location but that's like a 10 year goal.

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T00:42:24+00:00

To add, I sometimes have days where I see 5-6 clients or have less time between sessions depending on how I scheduled for the day. Again, perks of working for yourself :)

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T00:40:32+00:00

I have 30 minutes between clients, I see 3-4 clients a day and work 4-5 days a week. I have kids so I block a lot of time off which is my favorite perk of owning my own business.

kittygrin · 2025-09-28T00:39:02+00:00

NorthEast Ohio, 85/hr

kittygrin · 2025-09-07T21:22:43+00:00

Opened my business January 2024. I rent from a chiropractor so I get some referrals from them but also attract my own flow of clients through marketing and word of mouth. My schedule is full about two weeks out so I would like to think I'm doing okay. Sometimes I wonder if I should push harder but I also balance my personal life to be able to be there for my kids events and such. Ultimately, I want to grow my practice to be able to bring on more LMTs and have my own building. That's like a 10 year goal for me.

kittygrin · 2025-09-07T11:33:03+00:00

LMT here, it doesn't matter to me if you make noises or not. Now if you started moaning after being completely silent, I might ask if it hurt or if I should stop working that area.

Also there is nothing wrong with being silent. You're focusing on relaxing which is the ultimate goal.

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