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Language barriers
So aside from having my own private business, I also work at a resort where we see a large variety of clients. To many of them, English is their secondary language. I had a client yesterday who spoke little to no English. This happens alot and I was thinking, wouldn't it be nice if there was a book or website specific to different professions with translations? Yes I know I could go online and check translations but I come across many different languages and I also work 7 days a week, I simply do not have time for this. So does anyone possibly know of a book or website that may have this? It would be great to be prepared for client intake, figuring out exactly what they want/need, explaining the service and how to get on the table, etc.
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Permalink Reply by Ana Moana on
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Sign language is often a choice. Also you could learn several phrases related to your practices in a few internationally spoken languages when you have some spare time. German, French, Spanish are spoken widely across the globe.
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Permalink Reply by Neal Lyons on
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Stacey,
Have you tried smart phone apps (ipad as well). Some apps will show the human body and allow you /client to simply point where pain occurs. Another helpful app is Google translate that can help you on the spot and translate the native language to English.
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Yep, Apps are also a very good idea. Thanks for the tip Neal. I know a guy who develops Android apps. I'll ask him if he could make such a massage specific app.
Great idea again.
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Ana,
Our volunteers have one under development and should be released soon. I will send a URL once it is done.
That said, if you have some specific ideas of apps that you feel will help practicing therapists do let me know. Message me.
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