Indian Head Massage taster sessions

[Bryz]

I will be qualified in Indian Head Massage in just 3 weeks time! I am sure that a large part of getting myself established will be offering taster sessions at various venues to raise interest and awareness, and then hopefully get clients who will keep coming! Plus I would like to offer mini treatments at my sons school at the Summer Fair too to raise funds.

Can anyone advise on a good short routine for these sessions please? Do you just do the whole routine, but rather more briskly?! Or do you leave out some moves? (Then the danger is someone may miss on on the bit they may have most enjoyed...) How long (or short) can a taster session be? What do people charge?

Any advice on successful taster sessions will be greatly appreciated!

Many Thanks

Sarah

 

[lxjuywfg]

Hi Sarah
I just do the moves that feel the best so they want to come back for more! I do most of the shoulder ones, one on the neck then about 3 or 4 on the head. I do all this in 15 minutes. You do end up working a bit faster than normal. Try out a routine on a friend or family member before you do any tasters so that you know what you are doing. Once you are comfortable with something that shows how relaxed IHM can make the client feel, you can change some of the moves just to give yourself a bit of variation.
It never ceases to amaze me how relaxed people can look after such a short session.
Florence

 

[my44444]

Hi Sparkie

I had asleepless nights before my first taster day, I was so hung up on'what routine' to do! I really was worrying needlessly though because you just go with the flow.

I reiterated to my 'client' that this was by no means a full routine and established if they had any specific areas they wanted me to concentrate on, I worked more on these areas. I incorporated the top of the arms in with the back/neck so that it helped shortened theroutineandif it was a gentleman, I left out the face routine all together (some men actually find this part uncomfortable if they have not had a close shave).I really enjoyed the day, I was exhausted but invigorated (if that makes sense??!!)and I'vehad a lot of repeat business from it

Make sure you take lots of brochures - I took along aftercare and brochures about the therapies I offer and I also took some business cards (you can get these printed free (just pay P&P)Do a Google search for companies who offer this service).

Above all, enjoy the experience

Hugs
S x

 

[sazzle]

when I did one of these sessions at a school I just did less repeated movements and skipped the face

i explained it was a taster and the full treatment involves more time and therefore the benefits can be greater but i agree that a short treatment can make an amazing difference to people
I also made sure that the people waiting completed a short consultation form and gave them an after care card with my details on it
I am sure you will really enjoy the session

 

[jkstender]

Thank you to you all for your suggestions and sharing your experience. It is really helpful, and I will experiment on friends and family to find what feels right and takes the right amount of time.

If anyone else has any taster routines to share, I would still be interested to hear how people adapt the routine,

Many thanks

Sarah

 

[Cody Ratliff]

Hi, I have done Indian Head massage at a church fete. I took about 15 mins and concentrated on the shoulders and head. I charged £3 the last time I did this but a number of people said they would happily have paid £5. I just feel that if people are going to a school or church fete they may not have the money on them to treat themselves so I keep the cost to something that is affordable.

Dont forget to take some flyers or business cards with you to give out to people whether they have a massage or not. It is a good place to advertise.

I wish you all the best. Just be yourself and enjoy the experience.