Special Touches you add to your Practice - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-29T13:37:13Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/special-touches-you-add-to?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis is a warm and inviting t…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-09-28:2887274:Comment:2289112011-09-28T01:51:50.486ZLinda LePelley, RN, NMThttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/LindaLePelley
<br></br>This is a warm and inviting treatment room. It looks so comfortable, what a great idea!<br></br><cite>Rajam K Roose said:</cite>
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<p>Here's how we put up the ceiling cover which was absolutely necessary due to the skylight and the black paper tacked to the ceiling. Fortunately, it's a high ceiling that angles downward. We wanted to use dowels,…</p>
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<br/>This is a warm and inviting treatment room. It looks so comfortable, what a great idea!<br/><cite>Rajam K Roose said:</cite>
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<p>Here's how we put up the ceiling cover which was absolutely necessary due to the skylight and the black paper tacked to the ceiling. Fortunately, it's a high ceiling that angles downward. We wanted to use dowels, but for the length we needed would have been around $200/per dowel! Rope was much cheaper!</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422523?profile=original"><img width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422523?profile=RESIZE_320x320" class="align-full"/></a>This is the therapy portion of the office. My husband built the screen as a separator. Here I have closed the screen for the photo.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422691?profile=original"><img width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422691?profile=RESIZE_320x320" class="align-full"/></a>Here is the other side facing the front door of the office.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422911?profile=original"><img width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422911?profile=RESIZE_320x320" class="align-full"/></a>This photo was taken with my back to the screen. The large chair is a zero gravity chair I use for Reflexology. However, I'm bringing that chair home b/c it takes up too much space & I only do Reflexology about three times a week, not worth the space. I will be re-arranging the furniture a little and adding 2 smaller chairs for a better flow.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424623?profile=original"><img width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424623?profile=RESIZE_320x320" class="align-full"/></a>The other side of the far end of the room. That window leads to the street and I made an acoustical soundproof foam plug for the window so you barely hear any traffic. The ceiling drape looks a little crooked b/c there was a leak in the roof of the office building a few months ago & I haven't re-adjusted the material yet.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424710?profile=original"><img width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424710?profile=RESIZE_320x320" class="align-full"/></a>This photo was taken in the front portion of the office with my back to the front office door. The dresser holds all my linens.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424714?profile=original"><img width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424714?profile=RESIZE_320x320" class="align-full"/></a>Here is the front portion of the office. To the left is another large glass door that covers about 1/2 of the wall on that side of the office. I hung sound dampening curtains with regular floor length curtains over those and that has really helped cut the sound of footsteps on hardwood floors. My husband made the fountain--very easy, if you want to know I'll share with you. The total office space is about 192 sq ft. and using light colors helps make it look bigger.</p>
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</blockquote> I agree with Donald. I am, a…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-09-27:2887274:Comment:2286222011-09-27T21:15:09.803ZDawn Lewishttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/DawnLewis
I agree with Donald. I am, and have been, booked 7 weeks in advance for 15 years. My room is almost bare. I am a terrible decorator, but I know how to listen to my client's bodies and mouths. As a client myself, I never notice the ambience of a room. My eyes are closed most of the time, and the noise I notice when I am the practitioner is unnoticeable when I am the client. When I don't return for a second massage, it is always about that person's hands and connection. I once had a…
I agree with Donald. I am, and have been, booked 7 weeks in advance for 15 years. My room is almost bare. I am a terrible decorator, but I know how to listen to my client's bodies and mouths. As a client myself, I never notice the ambience of a room. My eyes are closed most of the time, and the noise I notice when I am the practitioner is unnoticeable when I am the client. When I don't return for a second massage, it is always about that person's hands and connection. I once had a student who was technically perfect, better than any student I had ever had, but she was so cold energetically that I couldn't let her any where near my head during testing. Work your technique and always connect with the client, they will return and send people. To make a good impression on…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-09-21:2887274:Comment:2271162011-09-21T11:16:31.822Zmichael aidenhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/michaelaiden
To make a good impression on new clients, just make a chat with your clients before u start ur massage therapy...Massage therapy treatments can be classified into various types.. Most Popular massage therapies are <strong><a href="http://www.sustainhealth.com.au/our-services/massage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shiatsu</a>,</strong><strong><a href="http://www.sustainhealth.com.au/our-services/massage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fertility Massage</a>,…</strong>
To make a good impression on new clients, just make a chat with your clients before u start ur massage therapy...Massage therapy treatments can be classified into various types.. Most Popular massage therapies are <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sustainhealth.com.au/our-services/massage/" target="_blank">Shiatsu</a>,</strong><strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sustainhealth.com.au/our-services/massage/" target="_blank">Fertility Massage</a>,</strong><strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sustainhealth.com.au/our-services/massage/" target="_blank">Chinese Remedial Massage</a> (Tui Na) and</strong> <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sustainhealth.com.au/our-services/massage/" target="_blank">Remedial Massage</a>..</strong> Its better for you to get more awareness about these therapies... <br/> All good ideas above for ever…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-08-06:2887274:Comment:2007072011-08-06T01:20:15.361ZIrene Diamond, RThttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/IreneDiamondRT
<p>All good ideas above for everyone to incorporate!</p>
<p>But Teresa, since you asked for a way to help you 'stand out' I suggest you come up with, or pick a 'signature' piece. Recognize, though, some clients might NOT like your 'piece', but those who do -- will love it, and will talk about it to other friends and family!</p>
<p>A signature piece can be anything unique and different that reflects you and your message. It is a way to 'brand' yourself, so should be consistent with what you and…</p>
<p>All good ideas above for everyone to incorporate!</p>
<p>But Teresa, since you asked for a way to help you 'stand out' I suggest you come up with, or pick a 'signature' piece. Recognize, though, some clients might NOT like your 'piece', but those who do -- will love it, and will talk about it to other friends and family!</p>
<p>A signature piece can be anything unique and different that reflects you and your message. It is a way to 'brand' yourself, so should be consistent with what you and your practice represents.</p>
<p>Here are 3 examples (I took from an article I wrote) from therapists who I've coached on how to stand out from the others:<br/><br/>1. Incorporate Tibetan bells at the start & end of each session, <br/><br/>2. Provide a hot chocolate chip cookie to the client on their way out. (this signature wouldn't be consistent with my message of being a nutritionist:)</p>
<p>3. Provide a moist hot towel after each session so the client can wipe off lotion and freshen up.</p>
<p>You can read about 5 more ways to be unique, in the rest of this article)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.successfulmassagetherapist.org/members/Talk_About.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.successfulmassagetherapist.org/members/Talk_About.cfm</a></p>
<p>(the article is for members only, but you can sign up as a Bronze Member which is free to do, just like you need to be a member on this site.)</p>
<p>Hope you see how a little creativity can go a long way, when you combine it with the other good ideas the other therapists are giving you here.</p> Forgot to add, the screen is…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-08-04:2887274:Comment:1991542011-08-04T14:09:34.480ZRajam K Roosehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/RajamKRoose
Forgot to add, the screen is 8' tall.
Forgot to add, the screen is 8' tall.
Here's how we put up the c…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-08-04:2887274:Comment:1992482011-08-04T05:23:26.008ZRajam K Roosehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/RajamKRoose
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<p>Here's how we put up the ceiling cover which was absolutely necessary due to the skylight and the black paper tacked to the ceiling. Fortunately, it's a high ceiling that angles downward. We wanted to use dowels, but for the length we needed would have been around $200/per dowel! Rope was much cheaper!</p>
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<p>Here's how we put up the ceiling cover which was absolutely necessary due to the skylight and the black paper tacked to the ceiling. Fortunately, it's a high ceiling that angles downward. We wanted to use dowels, but for the length we needed would have been around $200/per dowel! Rope was much cheaper!</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422523?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422523?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>This is the therapy portion of the office. My husband built the screen as a separator. Here I have closed the screen for the photo.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422691?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422691?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>Here is the other side facing the front door of the office.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422911?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935422911?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>This photo was taken with my back to the screen. The large chair is a zero gravity chair I use for Reflexology. However, I'm bringing that chair home b/c it takes up too much space & I only do Reflexology about three times a week, not worth the space. I will be re-arranging the furniture a little and adding 2 smaller chairs for a better flow.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424623?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424623?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>The other side of the far end of the room. That window leads to the street and I made an acoustical soundproof foam plug for the window so you barely hear any traffic. The ceiling drape looks a little crooked b/c there was a leak in the roof of the office building a few months ago & I haven't re-adjusted the material yet.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424710?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424710?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>This photo was taken in the front portion of the office with my back to the front office door. The dresser holds all my linens.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424714?profile=original"><img width="200" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935424714?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"/></a>Here is the front portion of the office. To the left is another large glass door that covers about 1/2 of the wall on that side of the office. I hung sound dampening curtains with regular floor length curtains over those and that has really helped cut the sound of footsteps on hardwood floors. My husband made the fountain--very easy, if you want to know I'll share with you. The total office space is about 192 sq ft. and using light colors helps make it look bigger.</p>
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<p> </p> Okay, I left my camera at the…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-08-03:2887274:Comment:1989082011-08-03T15:54:59.046ZRajam K Roosehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/RajamKRoose
<p>Okay, I left my camera at the office, so I'll try again for this evening. Sorry about that!</p>
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<p>Okay, I left my camera at the office, so I'll try again for this evening. Sorry about that!</p>
<p> </p> I find having plants and a wo…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-08-02:2887274:Comment:1984072011-08-02T18:05:23.652ZLisahttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/Lisa53
I find having plants and a wonderful scent in the room is a great way to add tranquility.
I find having plants and a wonderful scent in the room is a great way to add tranquility. Teresa, I'm going to get you…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-08-02:2887274:Comment:1979572011-08-02T16:40:47.247ZRajam K Roosehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/RajamKRoose
Teresa, I'm going to get you some up to date photos today and will send them to you this evening.
Teresa, I'm going to get you some up to date photos today and will send them to you this evening. I'd love to see pictures, sin…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-08-01:2887274:Comment:1973692011-08-01T18:21:07.872ZTeresa Avelarhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/TeresaAvelar
<p>I'd love to see pictures, since I share the space I have to make sure any changes are approved but that sounds like an easy inexpensive way to change the look. Thanks!</p>
<p>Teresa<br></br><br></br><cite>Rajam K Roose said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>A great way to create tranquility and relaxation during the massage is to match your massage strokes to the rhythm of the music you are playing. That is one of my "secret" tricks to knock folks out! However I also use a drop cloth ceiling, neutral…</p>
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<p>I'd love to see pictures, since I share the space I have to make sure any changes are approved but that sounds like an easy inexpensive way to change the look. Thanks!</p>
<p>Teresa<br/><br/><cite>Rajam K Roose said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>A great way to create tranquility and relaxation during the massage is to match your massage strokes to the rhythm of the music you are playing. That is one of my "secret" tricks to knock folks out! However I also use a drop cloth ceiling, neutral colors and other ways to create a tranquil environment. If you would like photos of my office, I can send them to you, just pm for the info.</p>
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<p>Besides ambiance, there's other personal touches such as being consistent in how you greet the client. You should be about the exact same every time, that way there are no surprises. Even if you're having a bad day, or hurting, the client shouldn't know about that as it will make them feel uncomfortable. Also, make the client feel like your attention is completely centered on them and their needs. The room shouldn't be cool because YOU'RE hot, but b/c the CLIENT is hot!</p>
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<p>There's a lot of little things you can do personally without making to many changes to your room, if that's not economically feasible and most of that consists in how you communicate with your client from the time they set their appointment to the time they leave their session.</p>
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