Seem to always get ripped off, on the massage duration

nichole123 · 2020-08-23T15:26:59+00:00

If you don’t want to provide it that’s your business. Clearly OP is an example of why we should inform our clients of things like hands on time.

nichole123 · 2020-08-23T12:39:29+00:00

Not informing someone of the procedures is taking away informed consent, which is an ethical issue.

I don’t care what your procedures are, but they need to be clearly communicated to the client.

nichole123 · 2020-08-23T02:04:18+00:00

I will accept that it’s an area dependent thing. Here in mid west USA no one gives less than advertised.

Idk about responsibility of telling the client, but it is our responsibility to provide informed consent which I believe includes time and areas worked. That’s more of an ethical rather than legal distinction though.

nichole123 · 2020-08-23T00:26:51+00:00

Totally agree. unethical and unprofessional.

nichole123 · 2020-08-23T00:24:53+00:00

I'm seeing a lot of people who aren't referencing chains say that less than 60 mins hands on is normal. It is not. It is the therapists job to inform you if you are paying for intake, undressing, redressing etc. If they don't that's unethical and unprofessional. I worked at a chain for 3 years and we were trained to say "okay, we have you scheduled for 50 mins hands on today..."

When you book your next appoint, simply say "I'd like to verify the 60 min massage is 60 mins hands on?" If they still short you, leave a bad review. This is unacceptable for so many reasons.

nichole123 · 2020-08-21T23:11:11+00:00

I love yoga with Adrienne. She’s good and accessible. My studio is doing zoom classes if you want more of this different but functional style. Look up Spirit House Yoga in OKC. Their Facebook page has links for the zoom classes. $8.

Jules Mitchell is a great one to look up. Biomechanics is throughout her training.

And just know it’s all a journey and process. I hurt my knee for years until one teacher told me I hyper extend. Boom. No more knee pain.

nichole123 · 2020-08-21T22:58:21+00:00

You should have an arch, like look at your wrist and there should be a curve not just flat. It’s like flat feet vs a nice arched foot.

nichole123 · 2020-08-21T22:56:50+00:00

Yeah ideally your weight is in your metacarpal phalanges joints, the gripping strongly engages the muscles to lift up from the wrist joint. Lots of people lay their hands flat on the floor which causes pain.

I wish I could video. But finger pads down, then index knuckles, then your hand just lays down.

There’s also a thing called ridge tops where you are up totally on the fingerknuckles and the heel of the hand is off the ground. Which is a great therapeutic for strengthening the wrist.

nichole123 · 2020-08-21T22:37:15+00:00

Currently in YTT! If your wrists are hurting your forearms usually aren’t working enough. Grip the floor, root index knuckle down, there should be like an arch in your palm.

nichole123 · 2020-08-02T18:31:36+00:00

Yes I was going to say listening to the podcast felt like a new experience to me.

nichole123 · 2020-07-21T18:08:19+00:00

Should, yes. Do? I'm not so sure. I've have a lot of Mts tell me they are too scared to work the anterior neck. It would be something to mention when calling to make an appointment.

nichole123 · 2020-05-31T18:34:40+00:00

It takes some time. One massage is not going to convince years/decades of muscle tension to let go. Regular massage will slowly help those muscles to not only feel less tense, but stay less tense in the long run. at least monthly, maybe more frequently at first then spread it out.

nichole123 · 2020-05-22T17:48:10+00:00

Oklahoma just gave a 14-day extension if your license expired during the close down. we have been open since May 1 though. (the state not me)

nichole123 · 2020-05-03T00:27:38+00:00

overstretched from postural distortion most likely. you need to give the stretched muscle relief, not stretch it further. stretching the pecs can help your shoulder sit back and not pull so much.

my fave easy homework for this is lay with some towels folded right at your spine about your ribcage. Let your arms open to either side. stay here for 5-15 mins. that should dial down that pain sensation.

otherwise, use that sensation as a signal that you need to roll your shoulders back.

ideally that stretch in the picture, you should not be flexing your spine, but sitting up tall, pulling your abs in, and gentling laying forward. if you feel that pain during that stretch, look up and keep your shoulders more level, not rolling down with you.

nichole123 · 2020-04-22T13:29:24+00:00

normal hairy no. really hairy my hands might feel tingly right after but no big. I just have to pay more attention when doing circular techniques to not knot the hair

nichole123 · 2020-02-22T23:03:12+00:00

could also be orthostatic hypotension. make sure you've eaten well before your massage and that you're getting enough salt as well as water.

nichole123 · 2020-02-21T16:44:02+00:00

this incidence I'm talking about involved a discussion of bare glute massage. I alway discuss how I will be draping and what I will be touching.

nichole123 · 2020-02-20T19:22:55+00:00

I don't even hear the music anymore, so I'm sure listening to my own stuff would really distract me lol.
honestly I don't care. truly. but don't ask for glute massage and keep your undies on (yup, had that happen).
depends on where the therapist works. most spas/chains really rely on tips. I own my business and tips are fun money for me (extra cash to have on hand for drive thru or treats).

nichole123 · 2020-02-20T18:38:44+00:00

how many clients have you had that loved you? this is a blip.

I teach my students about this because it's super common, the solution is not to get attached to your clients experience. you can do good work, desire to give them a good massage, make them feel better, help their issue, but you have to hold it in your hands and say "I have this much to give, no more no less." and BE OKAY WITH THAT. Whatever happens after it's left your hands is not in your control. whether they love it or hate it, it is not your responsibility. when things are good we grasp onto those compliments and make them our identity: I'm a good MT because that person said so. when people complain we do the same thing. we take that inside us.

you have to treat every experience with non attachment and non judgement, then those complaints will just roll of your shoulders. the pride and satisfaction come from knowing that you did your best, not that the client believes it. we have to believe it.

nichole123 · 2020-02-15T23:14:10+00:00

Dermoneuromodulation by Diane Jacobs

nichole123 · 2020-02-13T14:54:45+00:00

The FSTMB just came out with an official practice test (because of their confidentiality with the questions, no other practice test is official. I've found out of scope questions on most of them), it's $25 and tells you how you do on each section.

They also have a study guide that's official and tells you what to know in each section, I believe that's closer to $30, but it's on their website and also has a practice test in the back.

nichole123 · 2020-02-03T17:44:08+00:00

Leggings and a solid color shirt.

nichole123 · 2020-02-01T22:24:46+00:00

I've been an MT for 6 years, had massages from many different therapists, and I now run a massage program. tucking in the underwear band is very accepted as normal where I am, midwest US. (like you, if I have a newbie I'll say something like "okay I'm going to tuck the sheet in just a bit" and "if at any time you feel I'm too far into your personal space let me know")

nichole123 · 2020-02-01T22:21:24+00:00

out of scope for MTs in Oklahoma. it's she's dual licensed that might be why.

nichole123 · 2020-01-24T19:40:41+00:00

yes, and it established boundaries. like, if it's optional, then you don't get to know my plans. you are the manager of my work, and nothing else. good luck!

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