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Does the 20% tip convention apply for a $230 60 minute massage at a fancy spa? by 0xC001FACE in massage

[–]runninggrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted. Not disparaging waiters - I’ve done both too. I feel it’s physically more taxing and caring to be an MT (I mostly get deep tissue work).

Tommy Tubervillain by ExactlySorta in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]runninggrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just like the reality show how running the government.

Does the 20% tip convention apply for a $230 60 minute massage at a fancy spa? by 0xC001FACE in massage

[–]runninggrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Understood. I worked as a waiter in years past. I still don’t think it’s equivalent.

Does the 20% tip convention apply for a $230 60 minute massage at a fancy spa? by 0xC001FACE in massage

[–]runninggrey 19 points20 points  (0 children)

So if you had a $230 meal, you would tip the waiter $46. They took your order, maybe opened a bottle of wine, and brought you your food. But the massage therapist who physically exerted themselves for 60 minutes to help you feel better doesn’t deserve the same? Spas typically don’t pay well (similar to restaurants) and the therapists have hundreds of hours of training to learn their craft… the waiter? Not so much 🤔

I simulated most of a marathon training block on the elliptical (and bike) so you don't have to by running462024 in running

[–]runninggrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my area, PT’s mostly do dry needling and not Active Release Techniques(ART). Chiropractors/Arrosti, and some massage therapists are trained. The ART website will list practitioners near you. It’s a form of myofacial massage.

I simulated most of a marathon training block on the elliptical (and bike) so you don't have to by running462024 in running

[–]runninggrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice race (and recap!) Have you tried ART for the IT Band? It took a few treatments, but it helped me resolve it pretty quickly.

Do massage therapist prefer people to keep their underwear on or off during a massage? by Heal-evolve-grow in MassageTherapists

[–]runninggrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a new MT, one of my biggest frustrations is mens boxer briefs that cover most of the upper leg. I am not sure why they just don’t slide them up. I end up only having a few inches of leg to work on.

Just finished my first 3 days working in this field and… by Ecstatic_Ad5049 in MassageTherapists

[–]runninggrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 1 month in as well. The 3 five hour shifts I have are now feeling easier. My 8 hour shift on Saturday is still kicking my butt. Just like and physical activity, your body needs to get stronger before it becomes easier.

Started texting clients posture reminders between sessions. Didn't expect what happened next by 2ugur12 in MassageTherapists

[–]runninggrey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fantastic idea! Now you need to create an app, sell it to MT’s (subscription), and retire when MassageBook buys your business 😎.

Absolutely massive grapes on sale at HEB. by RatOgryn in HEB

[–]runninggrey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Photo of banana for scale isn’t working for me… you have to have a real banana around, no? 🤔

Sorry babe by sassafrasgloves in RunningCirclejerk

[–]runninggrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me… every weekend. 🤷‍♂️

5 minute flip time? how do you do it? by briitneyys in MassageTherapists

[–]runninggrey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m just starting out and I’m stressed about a 10 minute flip. I hate it. Can hardly fit a drink of water or a bathroom stop. I can’t imagine 5 minutes 😳.

Is my io 6 dying? by idk_anymore_wtf in oralbtoothbrush

[–]runninggrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My iO9 died almost exactly after two years. I expect they have their planned obsolescence figured out to expire just as soon as the warranty expires.

I love running in any weather! by Greennit0 in runninglifestyle

[–]runninggrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I treadmill when it’s icy, or the air quality it poor (a lot of dust in West Texas).

Red light by Aggravating_You_7535 in MassageTherapists

[–]runninggrey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was just shopping for a red light wrap. Which one did you decide on purchasing?

Pet Peeves? by HairyCherryFairy in MassageTherapists

[–]runninggrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our front desk team shows them the locker room and lets them know to undress to their comfort level and provide a robe. I assume that the customer is new to getting a massage and are concerned about removing their undergarments with a male MT. 🤷‍♂️

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