What do you do if you have a cold? - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-29T06:09:58Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI can't believe this discussi…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-11-30:2887274:Comment:1164112010-11-30T03:26:07.896ZDonna Whittonhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/DonnaWhitton
I can't believe this discussion is still going, but it's nice to see so many therapists play it safe; and, I agree with so many of you that the clients definately appreciate the consideration.<br />
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As for the many OTC remedies for cold after the fact: studies have indicated that if you're not at your healthiest before catching a cold it doesn't make much difference no matter what or how much you take afterwards, this includes Vit C and airbone products. Of course, the studies have yet to include…
I can't believe this discussion is still going, but it's nice to see so many therapists play it safe; and, I agree with so many of you that the clients definately appreciate the consideration.<br />
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As for the many OTC remedies for cold after the fact: studies have indicated that if you're not at your healthiest before catching a cold it doesn't make much difference no matter what or how much you take afterwards, this includes Vit C and airbone products. Of course, the studies have yet to include Chinese Herbs provided by Registered Acupuncturist who've gained additional education in providing them...<br />
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There was show on NPR a few weeks ago regarding colds with a guest who wrote the book on the many topics concerning colds. It was extremely interesting.<br />
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I hope everyone stays healthy this year and never have to cancel any appointments!! Echinacea is awesome. althoug…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-11-29:2887274:Comment:1163572010-11-29T20:00:12.286ZLisahttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/Lisa53
Echinacea is awesome. although it's been one of those things that when it works it works like a charm, but doesn't always work for me. perhaps it's dependent on the strain of illness.<br></br>
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<cite>Samantha J. Bennett said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A116355#2887274Comment116259"><div>I figure by now you already have your answers to your questions above, as i agree with everyone. But no…</div>
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Echinacea is awesome. although it's been one of those things that when it works it works like a charm, but doesn't always work for me. perhaps it's dependent on the strain of illness.<br/>
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<cite>Samantha J. Bennett said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A116355#2887274Comment116259"><div>I figure by now you already have your answers to your questions above, as i agree with everyone. But no one mentioned Echinacea with Golden Seal to get better and that's what works best for me. At the first onset of feeling yucky start it with vit. C and within say 3-4 days I'm typically better (also do the essential oil thing or if that bad the vicks vapor rub b/c if i'm that yucky I don't feel like making the essential oil mixes)! :) tc</div>
</blockquote> I just went through this expe…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-11-29:2887274:Comment:1163552010-11-29T19:59:04.349ZLisahttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/Lisa53
I just went through this experience. I had 2 sessions last week I needed to reschedule when I cam down with a cold/sinus infection. Came down with it Thursday night. I had 1 session on Saturday and the other on Monday. I immediately contacted the Saturday client. I was running a fever and there was NO WAY I could perform a massage. and she was a new client. We corresponded via email. She was completely understanding and said the next earliest she would have is the beginning of December. The…
I just went through this experience. I had 2 sessions last week I needed to reschedule when I cam down with a cold/sinus infection. Came down with it Thursday night. I had 1 session on Saturday and the other on Monday. I immediately contacted the Saturday client. I was running a fever and there was NO WAY I could perform a massage. and she was a new client. We corresponded via email. She was completely understanding and said the next earliest she would have is the beginning of December. The Monday client I waited until Sunday to reschedule. His next available time slot was Tuesday so I left it "open". But come Tuesday morning I was still getting out of breath and sweaty quickly. So I called and we now have a session scheduled for this Friday.<br />
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It can be a little unorganized when something like this happens. But we all get sick. And I'm sure our clients know this. I always explain that being sick is a contraindication to giving a massage and it is for their wellness that it's best to reschedule. I don't ever give them the choice to have the session. My health and theirs is too important. I also feel like I can't do my best work under such conditions so it's just a bad idea all around.<br />
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I don't give a discount either. It was unforeseeable. And I am accommodating when such happens to my clients so I expect the same in return. I DO try to be as accommodating with scheduling when we reschedule though. Thanks so much for all this i…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-11-29:2887274:Comment:1162052010-11-29T01:13:48.975ZLaurie Crofthttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/LaurieCroft
Thanks so much for all this info. I agree that I never give a massage if I have a cold. It's just not professional. I also get so irritated when clients come to me sick! I think they just want someone to take care of them and I get that....but I can't get risk catching what they have.<br />
Love the remedy!<br></br>
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Thanks so much for all this info. I agree that I never give a massage if I have a cold. It's just not professional. I also get so irritated when clients come to me sick! I think they just want someone to take care of them and I get that....but I can't get risk catching what they have.<br />
Love the remedy!<br/>
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<cite>Gloria Coppola said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A13776#2887274Comment15769"><div>Donna,<br/>I never work when I'm not 100% there for my client. Over the 20+ years all my clients have appreciated as I have as well, when they reschedule.<br/><br/>I once had a massage from someone who had a runny nose. I happened to open my eyes and she had a tissue plugging up her nostril. TOTALLY Gross!<br/><br/>I also have a great easy remedy to kick it in the butt.<br/>One whole garlic BULB, crushed. 1 organic lemon - squeezed . A small amount of maple syrup or agave to sweeten ( if needed). Eat it all up!<br/>Yummy :)<br/><br/>If it doesn't cure you, it will keep your clients from coming to you while you are sick. ;)<br/><br/>I also use the essential oil from Young Living "Thieves' a couple of drops in my water and it usually does the trick. And Neti pots are great for the sinuses too. I agree!!</div>
</blockquote> My wife Susie is the CMT and…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2009-10-30:2887274:Comment:383362009-10-30T04:01:43.243ZPeter Bagwellhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/PeterBagwell
My wife Susie is the CMT and she will ask one of the others in the office to do the massage on the rare chance she is sick. We heavily promote the use of certified therapeutic grade essential oils in our office, for the client and the therapist. We had used Young Living for about 10 years but recently upgraded to doTERRA.
My wife Susie is the CMT and she will ask one of the others in the office to do the massage on the rare chance she is sick. We heavily promote the use of certified therapeutic grade essential oils in our office, for the client and the therapist. We had used Young Living for about 10 years but recently upgraded to doTERRA. I LOVE this idea! That is gre…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2009-09-05:2887274:Comment:194632009-09-05T07:01:08.820ZAndrea McCullyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/AndreaRose
I LOVE this idea! That is great advice!<br />
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<cite>Jim Kam said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?id=2887274%3ATopic%3A13643&page=2#2887274Comment17448"><div>Perhaps rather than discounting, offer another service free or at a discounted rate - such as a salt glow or something you generally charge extra for. That way the client gets a little extra value for money to offset their inconvenience and perhaps gets introduced to…</div>
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I LOVE this idea! That is great advice!<br />
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<cite>Jim Kam said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?id=2887274%3ATopic%3A13643&page=2#2887274Comment17448"><div>Perhaps rather than discounting, offer another service free or at a discounted rate - such as a salt glow or something you generally charge extra for. That way the client gets a little extra value for money to offset their inconvenience and perhaps gets introduced to something that they might want to request for subsequent appointments.<br/> <br/>
Win-win for all.</div>
</blockquote> I cancel my appointments and…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2009-09-05:2887274:Comment:194462009-09-05T03:34:58.641ZRosalinda Huckhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/RosalindaHuck
I cancel my appointments and reschedule my clients. If they had an appointment with me that included a special, one-time discount, I still honor the discount whenever it is that they come in. The way I run my practice, my clients are on one of two programs, so I don't offer an additional discount if they reschedule.
I cancel my appointments and reschedule my clients. If they had an appointment with me that included a special, one-time discount, I still honor the discount whenever it is that they come in. The way I run my practice, my clients are on one of two programs, so I don't offer an additional discount if they reschedule. This is a great idea especial…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2009-09-04:2887274:Comment:193562009-09-04T21:47:54.303ZDonna Whittonhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/DonnaWhitton
This is a great idea especially if you have other services you've been trying to get your clients to utilize.<br />
I personally don't offer discounts, especially since I don't hold it against my clients in any way if they cancel due to their own illness. I do have a 24 hour cancellation policy, but the majority of my clientele are regulars with whom I have a great relationship: They understand if I need to reschedule; I understand when they might need to reschedule.<br />
So far, I've not had any problems…
This is a great idea especially if you have other services you've been trying to get your clients to utilize.<br />
I personally don't offer discounts, especially since I don't hold it against my clients in any way if they cancel due to their own illness. I do have a 24 hour cancellation policy, but the majority of my clientele are regulars with whom I have a great relationship: They understand if I need to reschedule; I understand when they might need to reschedule.<br />
So far, I've not had any problems with this.<br />
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<cite>Jim Kam said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?id=2887274%3ATopic%3A13643&page=2#2887274Comment17448"><div>Perhaps rather than discounting, offer another service free or at a discounted rate - such as a salt glow or something you generally charge extra for. That way the client gets a little extra value for money to offset their inconvenience and perhaps gets introduced to something that they might want to request for subsequent appointments.<br/><br/>Win-win for all.</div>
</blockquote> I've long since made it a hab…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2009-09-04:2887274:Comment:193452009-09-04T21:43:17.210ZDonna Whittonhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/DonnaWhitton
I've long since made it a habit to not worry about those who might not understand if I or my children are sick. It's just not a foundation on which I want to build or grow my business. So far, I've never had canceling due to illness result in losing a client, for which I am very thankful.<br />
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<cite>Debi Rappaport, LMT said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?id=2887274%3ATopic%3A13643&page=2#2887274Comment17534"><div>Yes, stay…</div>
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I've long since made it a habit to not worry about those who might not understand if I or my children are sick. It's just not a foundation on which I want to build or grow my business. So far, I've never had canceling due to illness result in losing a client, for which I am very thankful.<br />
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<cite>Debi Rappaport, LMT said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?id=2887274%3ATopic%3A13643&page=2#2887274Comment17534"><div>Yes, stay home and your clients will totally understand and thank you for not spreading your illness...as if they are sick they will call you immediately to cancel a scheduled session. I personally do not offer discounts upon returning to work after any length of time due to illness or family crisis. Clients, especially this coming FLU season must be reminded to STAY home if they are sick, just like you would do. My clients all know they get extras all the time...be it 10 or 15 minutes added to a session, wonderful aroma therapy, nice warm herbal heat pack to the abdomen or on the back...Clients know you care!</div>
</blockquote> This is an EXCELLENT alternat…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2009-09-01:2887274:Comment:179922009-09-01T15:53:51.451ZDebora Bogarthttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/DeboraBogart
This is an EXCELLENT alternative to a discounted rate!<br />
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<cite>Jim Kam said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?page=2&commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A17633&x=1#2887274Comment17448"><div>Perhaps rather than discounting, offer another service free or at a discounted rate - such as a salt glow or something you generally charge extra for. That way the client gets a little extra value for money to offset their inconvenience and…</div>
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This is an EXCELLENT alternative to a discounted rate!<br />
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<cite>Jim Kam said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-do-if-you-have-a?page=2&commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A17633&x=1#2887274Comment17448"><div>Perhaps rather than discounting, offer another service free or at a discounted rate - such as a salt glow or something you generally charge extra for. That way the client gets a little extra value for money to offset their inconvenience and perhaps gets introduced to something that they might want to request for subsequent appointments.<br/><br/>Win-win for all.</div>
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