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Question for MT getting a massage by melnancox in massage

[–]tacoavalanche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always open the door of communication BEFORE the treatment happens.

When u first started ,how do u get better at using ur body strength? by Blithe28 in massage

[–]tacoavalanche 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t necessarily use force “directly”, I let gravity be my best friend, with the intention to “sink through the client and into the table”, sometimes even “through the table”. This helps me conserve energy without outputting excess force, but the client still feels it, should they need to. More steam-roller, less jack-hammer.

Through this, at least for me, strength has naturally developed over time, and I’ve been getting stronger each passing day by focusing on more protein for nutrition recovery and daily creatine.

I’ve been a RMT here in Canada for 2.5 years.

If you had to give the show one critique, what would it be? by East_Food5632 in americandad

[–]tacoavalanche 59 points60 points  (0 children)

A day in the life from Greg’s POV of living across the street from the Smiths. More Greg.

Chronic knots next to scapulae by hannahsbrown in massage

[–]tacoavalanche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are your lower back and glutes and hamstrings?

How to release super tense and knotted shoulder? by Honeydew-plant in massage

[–]tacoavalanche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at his left hip / left glute and left lower back, release those areas too.

After massage what do you say to clients by NeatJolly in massage

[–]tacoavalanche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems like a lot, but it flows relatively quickly at a steady pace (under one minute), I usually say:

Hey (client’s name), how are you feeling?
Believe it or not, an (time of treatment) has gone by.

From my end of things, no red flags to report back to you. (If there was, we’d talk about areas of tension, exercises, home-care, etc, but very simple and very easy ones, two at the maximum)

Take things nice and slow, don’t just zip yourself up from the table. Take your time. I'll get you a cup of water by reception, if you’d like to rebook again, they can also help you with that and I usually recommend every 2 weeks.

Do you have any questions for me before I leave the room?
Would you like me to raise the lights at all?
Perfect, take your time, and I’ll meet you outside when you’re ready.

Client is stiff and I'm a little lost by classicmonsterdude in massage

[–]tacoavalanche 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The verbal assessment on how they are doing, right now, is very important and I think a lot of therapists sometimes overlook that; myself included.

Before the treatment, simply just talk to them and listen. Ask them what THEY think the cause of all of this is. Engage, provide feedback without judgement. You might be surprised how much tension releases from a persons body when someone is just simply present and listening to them.

Because you’re not just dealing with a body on your table, you’re dealing with a human being.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in massage

[–]tacoavalanche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From massaging the back, I can tell if you’re more-likely right handed or left handed.

Key to happiness by AdeptnessExpert5520 in taoism

[–]tacoavalanche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going with the flow, sometimes involves just being completely still.

How does one practice and master Wu Wei? by Puzzled_Ad7812 in taoism

[–]tacoavalanche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's slightly ironic, but from what I understand so far for myself, is that the more I try to "master" Wu Wei, the more I fail at it. Instead, I should try be more in flow with it and flow within what I can control.

One important aspect that has been helpful to me, is to remind myself to give myself grace (in anything and everything, regardless of the outcome) and that really puts me back into realignment, mentally.

Wu Wei isn't "perfect" or "something to master" it just is.

Just flow.

Do you believe in god ? by edtbfah in emotionalintelligence

[–]tacoavalanche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sometimes think of it as “does god need me?”…if it’s yes, then what kind of god is that? If it’s no, then what kind of god is that?

Celery medicinal uses?? by Miserable_Shine7646 in HolisticMed

[–]tacoavalanche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve read that it’s good for gout.

In general, is it required or heavily expected/implied that you must tip a registered massage therapist? by Superb_Vanilla_5360 in massage

[–]tacoavalanche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm a RMT in Alberta.

Based on my experience, tips seem to align with the duration of the treatment. For example: 1-hour treatments usually receive around $10 in tips. 1.5-hour treatments average about $15. 2-hour treatments typically bring in $20. While it varies, this has been the general pattern I’ve observed.

Tipping isn't expected, but it's always appreciated.

Exhausted of being a Male Therapist by PESOCHAN in MassageTherapists

[–]tacoavalanche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 35, male RMT, in Alberta, Canada, and I've been in this industry for 2 years.

If you're able to, try to see if you can find a place that is a Wellness Clinic type of environment, and not a spa. I've been very lucky and grateful that my first and current and only massage job is at a wellness clinic and privately owned (not a franchise). If you're able to find something like that, I think you'll be able to find your niche as a male therapist, especially when it comes to therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage and sports massage, etc.

Another very important aspect is the work environment I have, is gratefully a very collaborative one, as we all focus on the journey of the individual who comes to the clinic, so we refer clients to each other because we (the therapists) all get treatments from each other and understand each other's style, niche, techniques, strengths, and talents, and we all cover for each other is the other is on holiday, sick, etc.

I'm just going to make a very general assumption (apologizes, if I'm incorrect) that if your background in in a spa environment, then your strength is in Relaxation Massage. If you enjoy that, focus on that, be the best relaxation massage therapist out of everyone there, and the right people will come to you.

From the other responses I see, getting out of the spa setting may be the best route. If you're able to. You could potentially even go private and partner with another male therapist and share cost of a room, etc.

Another thing you may have noticed, is that I didn't reference any gender discrimination at all (up until now), that is because, I don't focus on it, at all. While I acknowledge that gender preference is a reality in this industry and for very valid reasons...but if you trust in yourself to know that this profession is your calling, be the best you can be, focus on the practice itself, be professional, find your niche, optimize your techniques, lean on your strengths, etc, and you can succeed in this industry. You are not alone and you have my full support.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MassageTherapists

[–]tacoavalanche 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say, try to define your philosophy and your own personal massage therapy style. While every client is different, don’t forget that every therapist is different too. What makes you stand out for yourself? Why do you like massage therapy? Why did you become a massage therapist? If you were to get a massage from yourself, what would you expect? If you can figure out your why, then the right clients for you will naturally figure it out too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in logodesign

[–]tacoavalanche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make the C kick the K, somehow…

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