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Chair Massage for Casino clients

I just recently got a sweet gig working on the new "poker floor" at one of the biggest casinos.

However given the environment that i will be working in, i wonder what techniques etc i should consider or avoid

1. As we all know 10-15 minutes on a chair, gives client " nappy time syndrome". Should i worry about that, or should I focus on tapotement , something to keep them awake, and wake up the muscle spindles only.

2. Any ideas on the best way to "sell" myself.

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Permalink Reply by kristi marco on June 22, 2011 at 5:31am

I'm suprized to hear that they are allowing you on the poker floor with something other than gamming in mind. Very unusual. having been a bouncer and also worked in the cage, I have noticed that they(gamming commission,etc.) are very stick about who is/isn't allowed on the floor. Out of curiosity, are the owners of the casino expecting you to get a gamming license?

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Permalink Reply by Phillip Michael Savoy on June 22, 2011 at 6:05am

Nope. Not that im aware of. This is new for them. But lord knows what they'll have for me to do.

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Permalink Reply by Frank J on June 22, 2011 at 6:56am

treat each person differently. If some needs to be uplifting to go out and gamble get them there, if someone needs to be calmed down do so. I am sure you will be dealing with both of those so treat each person diferently. The chair will sell itself.

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Permalink Reply by Phillip Michael Savoy on June 22, 2011 at 8:05am

Ok. But i mean what techniques should i go for "uplifting" or for " calming them down"

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Permalink Reply by elizabeth mount on July 2, 2011 at 1:06pm

Uplifting would be alittle more range of motion, creating movement in the body, a great finish is a streach with them sitting up straight in the chair. That would give them a chance to come out of it gently. More claming might included neck and head work, neck like the ruff of a cat, and don't forget the ear has many reflex points and is used in accupuntu. Those are some clues, good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Mike G on September 1, 2011 at 12:43pm

Having worked in a New Jersey Casino for 15 years, anything having to do with dealing with money or gaming equipment requires a casino gaming license. This includes Dealers, Slot Mechanics, Cage, Soft Count, Surveillance, Security and IT. It does not include housekeeping staff or cocktail waitresses. So a masseuse wouldn't fall under the Gaming Licensing requirements.

It this a free service that the casinos are offering to patrons (and the casino is paying you) or are you charging each client?

kristi marco said:

I'm suprized to hear that they are allowing you on the poker floor with something other than gamming in mind. Very unusual. having been a bouncer and also worked in the cage, I have noticed that they(gamming commission,etc.) are very stick about who is/isn't allowed on the floor. Out of curiosity, are the owners of the casino expecting you to get a gamming license?