How to find a good massage therapist?

[Sarah]

I need a massage and the last one I went to was reccomended by a coworker who had a ciatic nerve problem in her back. The massage therpist was not good for me. I even went back for a different type of massage and it wasn't much better. I had a lady that was great but she doesn't work any more. How can I find a good massage therapist? They are to expensive to be disapointed with thier service.

 

[Scooch]

Keep asking around. Other health care providers are good sources. If a massage therapist gains the respect of a medical physician, chiropractor, nurse or physical therapist through personal experience or through lots of positive feedback from their patients, then the person is worth a try. If you are in a location where there are several to choose from and there is a good listing of them in the yellow pages, then look for additional certifications or training in sports massage, medical massage, or other specialties such as trigger point therapy or neuromuscular therapy (NMT). If you are unhappy with a service, then it would be best to end a session early if you want discounted fees or refuse to pay for the service. The therapist is putting forth her/his best effort whether you think she/he is meeting your needs or not. If you eat an entire meal at a restaurant, then complain it tasted awful, would it be fair to have the entire meal for free? If you accept an entire service, then expect to at least pay a good percentage of it. If you are not too sure about paying for a full session, then start initially with just a half session if it is possible (20-30 min). You will know within that time whether or not the therapist is worth the additional cost for another session.

 

[Tom&Jerry!]

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[all_day]

Try going to a chiropractor. Instead of just a massage, they realign/reset your bone structure. It feels great after. I have been going for years now and not once has my chiropractor ever given me pills or anything medicinal to take like most people think. It is like an advanced massage to fix bone and muscle problems. Trust me it is great. Try it sometime.

 

[Ferrochi]

Word of mouth seem to be the best way to locate a good therapist, but since that has not been working out for you and every other way can be like throwing expensive darts in the dark, you could start looking in a little less expensive place like the local Schools of Massage and try out some of the students till you find one you like. Then start working with them outside the clinic, for tips.