What questions should I ask a client before a massage?

Help them guide you with open-ended questions.

• Where does it hurt? Ask the massage therapy client to physically point out problem areas on their bodies. Ask what it feels like. Do the muscles feel tight and sore?
• What do you do for a living? Ask them about their job. Talk about how they sit, stand, or move.

What are the things to consider before you undergo a massage?

What to do before a Massage: 7 Steps to Deep Relaxation

• Stay Hydrated.
• Avoid Drinking Alcohol.
• Take a Warm Shower.
• Let your Stress go First.
• Arrive a Little Early.
• Enter the Judgment-Free Zone.
• Be Ready to Communicate.

How do you ask for a massage?

How to ask your therapist to give you the massage your body needs

1. All I know is that I am in pain.
2. When should I let my massage therapist know if they’re using too little or too much pressure?
3. Why is my therapist focusing on a part of my body I didn’t mention to them?
4. Can I ask my therapist to revisit an area?

How do you prepare a client?

5 Can’t-Miss Prep Steps for Your Next Client Meeting

1. Step 1: Research Each and Every Attendee.
2. Step 2: Set a Main Goal and Objectives for the Meeting.
3. Step 3: Plan the Agenda to Support Objectives.
4. Step 4: Have a Plan B.
5. Step 5: Plan Your Follow-Up Activities.

What are the preparations done before during and after massage session?

How to Prepare for A Massage

• Hydrate Before and After An Appointment. Make sure you are hydrated before you go to your massage appointment and prepared to drink plenty of water following your appointment.
• Wear Loose Comfortable Clothing.
• Breath Normally.
• Don’t Be Afraid to Communicate.

What is massage consultation?

It’s an opportunity to discuss what parts of your body are stiff or sore, what may need flexibility work, and where applying too much pressure could be hazardous. It’s all a chance to discuss your past spa experience to see what an appropriate intensity of treatment is best for you.

What can you ask for at a massage?

A Few Questions to Ask a Massage Therapist, Prior to Treatment

• What type of massage education does the massage therapist have?
• Are they licensed and/or certified?
• How many years have they been professionally practicing massage therapy?
• What is your philosophy on total body health as it relates to massage?