Intake Interview Questions

[Hannah G]

I do a short interview beofore i start the session. But my my althletes or even those wishing to get a massage i call theraputic where i do an analysis i want a longer interview.

What questions do you ask your clients?

 

[Hao Kuan L]

Hi Liz. Do you have an intake form that your clients fill out? That is my jumping off point. I also take my SOAP notes form in for my intake interview, and ask about specific areas that need work today and/or areas we have worked on previously. I look back through previous sessions notes to compare what was done with what effects, to determine whether to continue with that treatment or change it.

If they have pain, I have them show me which movements aggravate it and what they do to ease it. That gives me a good idea of which muscles need special attention - and where I need to go in very easily to assess before using much pressure.

I also ask if there is anything they particularly love in a massage that they don't want me to leave out. I want my clients to LOVE their massage, even if I have to spend time working out trigger points. My clients are always reminded that they have control over the session and can always request more or less pressure. If there is anything they do not like, tell me and I won't do it again. If there is anything they really like, tell me, and I'll do it again!

 

[Emma]

I have them do an intake form which is information that will not change much. Medical, work, hobbies, personal info. I also have the little person thing that they say where they have pain and intructed to number that pain. Then i do an interview. I was taught that clients can communicate in different ways what is going on. some with writting, some pictures, and some verbal. So that i will get the info i need to ... i go about all 3 ways.

Every once in awhile i am always thinking... i should ask this in my interview... but then i forget.

 

[Dachele]

There was a series of articles on this topic by Tracy Walton in Massage Today last year. Here they are:

• Medical Conditions in Massage Practice: Intake Forms and Questions, Part I
  Medical Conditions in Massage Practice, Part II: The Client in a Physician's Care
  Medical Conditions in Massage Practice, Part III: Interviewing for Medications

--Miguel
http://www.wincityinc.com

 

[Eliza B]

Ok well i wrote down the questions i would liek to ask... and i probally wouldnt always ask all of theses questions. But i do a lot of athletes and i think all of these questions could ocme in handy.

How are you feeling today?

What is your activity level?

What types of activity tdo you angage in during the week?

What are the specific areas that need to be work on today?

Describe your spefic pain or dicomfort?

Which movements or activities aggrivate this pain?

What movemnts relieave or reduce the disomfort of this condition?

How long have you been expirencing this condition?

When was the onset of this condition?

What is the intensity and frequency of this condition?

What products have you used to help this condition?

What causes you stress?

Where in your body do you feel stress?

Have you seen a MT before, what where the results?

Are under any other medical/theraputic treatment for this pain?

What are your long-term wellness goals?

What do you want to achieve in your session today?

Is there anything you particulary love about massage that you dont want me to leave out?

Is there an area of your body that you dont want me to work on?

Do you have any questions or concerns for me?