11/15/2011

Factory Massage Therapists

I am becoming more and more aware of the quality of massage therapists that the local schools are turning out.  Granted, I went to school in Pittsburgh with a completely different focus.  But one should still expect quality.  I hear way too many stories of MT's that do a basic Swedish massage with zero focus on any needs of the client.  No specific work is being done, and no clients are feeling better.  This upsets me b/c A. People pay a lot of money for massages. B. When you pay for a service you should receive it. Most importantly, C. It makes us all look bad.  Too many clients come in with an accusatory laundry list of items to address before I even get to speak.  This is from unsatisfactory past massages.  Whether a massage's pressure is light or deep, it is to be therapeutic.  If the population is not getting this, then something needs to be done about the quality of education these students are receiving. 

t 's a shame for you as the consumer, but I guess it is good for my business.  I love what I do, I am good at it, and I know exactly what I am doing and what I can do for you.  This makes for a good massage.