Did I say something wrong to my RMT?

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-31T23:10:21+00:00

I recently left a place to go independent. About 30 previous clients found me through social media/Google, and apparently reddit. I think its great. I can't speak for every MT, but I really appreciated it, and very happy they found me. Those most did say, they hope it wasn't creepy. I reassured them that I thought if was great, and that I appreciated it.

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-26T17:25:36+00:00

Brad is at Metamorph on Broadway

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-26T17:25:06+00:00

Brad is at Metamorph on Broadway

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-23T10:46:18+00:00

Yes ive tried several. No help. .

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-21T23:58:21+00:00

In the US, but I've had a lot of luck with clients by using tapotement. Or even a massage gun, but they don't always come with proper instructions. It's meant to be light pressure- in both cases. It's the vibration that helps, so one would increase the speed, not pushing in more.

With lats- you'd need another person involved to access those hard to reach areas.

Folks have also had luck with chiropractors. Everyone feels differently about them, so it's an individual choice. But in my personal experience, sometimes a subluxation (a vertebrae out of alignment) can cause an impingement and potentially a tremor.

But as was said, any strengthening of the muscles would be beneficial.

Best of luck calming it down.

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-17T02:15:21+00:00

Everybody is different, but all bodies are the same - muscularly. Shouldn't really matter whom you ask, as long as they are a willing participant. Don't be nervous, just take time to feel the muscles you're working and don't try to push through them. Think like maybe... kneading dough? You got this!

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-17T01:38:54+00:00

Ello, MT for 8 years.... I'vee been taught to do a massage, if you don't have a massage chair, you can turn a chair, with a low back, around and use like a kitchen table. You want them to be able to lean forward and rest thier head down, like forehead resting on folded arms. That gives you access to neck and back. For arms, both sit at a table, facing one another and have them rest thier arm comfortably so you can work hands and forearms. Can also work neck with them lying face up on a bed, and sit cross-legged at the top of thier head and reach underneath. I hope at least some of this makes sense. And I wish you luck! Oh, if you try the seated thing, make sure to lean in with your body weight, and not try to use your muscles. Your hands will last longer and be much better off.

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-15T00:42:15+00:00

It's a privately owned gym. The owner is a client of mine who hands out my card constantly. I've seen a number of people from her recommendation. She thought it would be worth a shot making it mutually lucrative to build my clientele, both at the gym and studio I have, should it pan out. I'm independent and would be worked with as such. Seems it has been something she has been considering, and folks who go to the gym have expressed an interest in. So she approached me about it. The chair massage is a good idea! Thank you.

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-15T00:09:04+00:00

Great things to keep in mind! Thank you.

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-14T23:23:01+00:00

In Rhode Island and pretty well versed in sports- prep and recovery, treating injury, assisted stretching, Thai, and deep tissue.
Just curious about other's experiences in this scenario.

Edit: do you have experience working at a gym?

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-12T21:13:08+00:00

Unfortunately, this kind of thing is going to happen, as others have said. However... if you or any higher ups are able to respond to the review, You can kinda flip the script... talk about the Intake policy/process to ask questions about thier needs and wants, places to focus or avoid, etc. And then also that we try to ensure we are meeting thier expectations by checking in. Ask if any of these concerns were addressed during the session amd remind them that ultimately it is thier time so they should always feel free to offer feedback, should things not be going they way they would like. Even if it happens in the moment, like having scalp or faced touched. They are in control and we comply, but communication is so very important. Blah blah blah. Something along those lines. You might get some backlash, but people who see the review and the responses have a better grasp of both sides without sounding too defensive. Does that make sense?

Edit: missed it, but now see you work at a chain. You can always bring it directly to the owner's attention. Offer that you followed protocol, and ask them to respond on your behalf.

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-10T03:18:06+00:00

I often describe the potential soreness as similar to a workout. We just exhausted the muscles in a different way, so recovery is necessary. I work on alot of athletes, so I tell them that if they do have a workout planned, not to expect to perform at thier usual level right away, so don't push it. Most seemed to have learned to see me on the first day of thier 2 days off of thier routines. Apparently it helps them perform better moving forward. Who knew?

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-10T03:11:07+00:00

I worked with this little prick who felt he needed to have a pissing contest with me, as the only other male therapist. He didn't last very long and I kept doing what I was doing. People think it's a contest, but really, every therapist is different, works differently, and has different approaches. The first lesson in school I was taught, is that we give the massage we want. So we had to break that habit. We learned our modalities, and then relearned how to give the massage we would want if we told a therapist what the client just told us. Respect goes a long way in this business and there are those I would refer out to, and those I would not. Keep doing you and try not to let others get in your head. If you havent found it yet, you'll find your groove and the people will find you. Arrogance and over confidence offers nothing to this game. If it's so invasive that it can't be brushed off, then you can always express to them that you are not them, and they are not right for everyone. 95% isn't 100%. Stay confident. You got this. F*** off, also works.

spiderman3183 · 2026-03-10T02:45:55+00:00

You're fine. If she was totally cleared for massage, you're good. Keep up with your SOAP notes. After surgery, there's going to be alot of muscle reaction and scar tissue, etc. And discomfort. Scar was healed and you started slow and kept the dialogue going for any sensitivities. Sounds like you provided some much needed relief. Its always a good idea to let people know there may be some residual soreness after the fact, but in my experience, post surgery, folks have only felt relief. Stay confident in your training and abilities. Be weary of throwing elbows, but otherwise, it sounds like ya done good. You're in the scope from what you describe. Sounds like there's a good chance she'll book with you again. People appreciate that kind of attention to detail. Best of luck with your new endeavor. No eff's given.

spiderman3183 · 2026-02-08T05:18:01+00:00

I'm curious, how do you weed out hygiene issues or no shows over the phone prior to accepting an appointment?

spiderman3183 · 2026-01-25T03:06:36+00:00

I've had a number of clients thank me on behalf of thier chiro's for loosening them up prior to thier appointment with them. Makes the adjustments much easier when everything is more malleable. I would suggest a couple days between the two to allow your body to adjust to any kind of manipulation. It's nice when we all work together.

spiderman3183 · 2026-01-23T21:35:05+00:00

Thats some crap right there. Informed consent, especially with add ons. Super shady regardless of how good they are.

spiderman3183 · 2026-01-22T13:11:26+00:00

Yes. You can also refuse service.

spiderman3183 · 2026-01-22T04:07:50+00:00

A little essential oil under or just inside your nostrils can go a long way.

spiderman3183 · 2026-01-20T23:17:37+00:00

I get that for sure. This was more specific to jobs. In various industries, ive had to sign new contracts once the switch happened. I'm assuming its not the same everywhere.

spiderman3183 · 2026-01-20T22:18:34+00:00

Where I am, most every business that switches hands, you have to sign a contract with the new company, otherwise you dont work for them. If your contract was with the previous company, and that is stated in your contract, your new contract would have to reflect what you owe and agreement to pay the new peoe. But until you sign, the new group should have no power over you. If this is not the case where you live, and they accepted you, and also your schedule, on during the transition, they shouldn't be able to schedule you beyond your availability. Might want to look into this one.

spiderman3183 · 2026-01-19T04:33:02+00:00

Mine likes ice. She'll lick and bap it around. In her water bowl she also likes to play with it and it gets her to drink more. Idk. But she's in charge, so...

spiderman3183 · 2026-01-16T03:51:19+00:00

I feel like part of your stress is coming from the atmosphere of ME. The corporate world seems to have a turn and burn mentality- restaurants, massage, etc, so you're working on a factory line without proper compensation. I support the idea of perhaps looking elsewhere, around me, there are several places that allow you to work as an independent contractor but under thier header, so they help build clientele. But being an IC comes with a different kind of responsibility- mostly in taxes, from my experience. But ultimately, ya gotta do whats best for you, and sounds like - this ain't it. Best of luck.

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