are house calls safe?
Hi,This is something I ran across some time ago, and there are a number of people out there who use this protocol for it's particular features.Although this quote I am going to provide is more about safe calls with "blind-dates", I would say it may be something the massage profession would be interested in instituting in circumstances such as house calls. ย I have inserted the word *client for date and *house call for blind date, in all instances.-=-=-=-SAFE-CALLPROCEDUREPrearrange and agree that you will call your friend immediately after you meet your *client.Set up a key word beforehand, one you can say if you need help. For example, you can say everything is "great" if you need help or everything is "wonderful" if you're okay. (this probably would not help regarding a client, but I am leaving it here, just in case -- possibly you could use this when making your inital call to say you arrived safely-- if you thought something was amiss, you would be able to alert someone to a potential problem, but not one that should be acted on immediately (?)... maybe - just thinking out loud )Your friend should be ready to come get you, if needed.Arrange to call at specific times. If a phone call is not made on time, your friend should call the police. The police in most cities are familiar and cooperative with this procedure.If an emergency does arise, your friend can tell the police you made this arrangement because you are on a *house call. Your friend can tell them that in all likelihood nothing is amiss, but could they please send a car around (to the meeting place or to your *clients home or apartment) just to be sure.-=-=-=-Hope this helps.Personally, I don't like to perform house calls, however, there is a good market for it, and many people who have tight scedules like this alternative.I mentioned somewhere else, but am not able to locate it right now, that I know of a lady who makes her clients purchase a table and keep it at their home (along with sheets and music), so that all she takes is her lotion. ย She also requires that they be on a regular schedule if she is gonig to perform house calls for them.Just a few thoughts.