Selling Massage Products?

[2pac]

Sombraman here.  From some of the threads I've read I'm beginning to understand the difficulties of marketing ones own massage practice; at least trying to find a competitive advaneforum.xxxe.  I would think the tough thing is getting them in the door, then it's all up to you and the service you provide that will keep them coming back or not. Do you believe that offering the massage products you use in your practice for sale to the client is a good marketing plan and do you offer your in-house products for sale?  Bottom-line: is this a profit center for you?  Thanks,Jeff BaskettSombra Cosmetics Inc.

 

[Amr R]

Selling Massage Products?

I do offer them (including Sombra), but no, its not a big profit. I just like to offer what I use & tell them "works". Its more of a convenience for my clients.Jill/Sagetherapist

 

[votremec]

I worked in a spa prior to becoming an MT.  Everyone was expected to try to sell products.  The MT's had a harder time, as they didn't really use as much product as the estheticians.  Even when people came for body treatments, they didn't want to buy the stuff.  They were mostly coming to spoil and pamper themselves by getting them and didn't seem to have much interest in being able to do it themselves at home.  Also, many of the clients resented the fact that people were trying to sell them stuff.I am a very small office and it just doesn't make sense for me to stock products.  I don't do body treatments.  I do use Biofreeze and Sombra.  I've never had a client ask me how they can buy the stuff.  By the way, Sombraman, I did order a sample of the Sombra and I LOVE IT!  

 

[fizzyfitzy]

Selling Massage Products?

Like BJB-LMP, I don't sell any massage lotions or oils, and I don't give them away in gift bags or anything. I want them coming to 'me' to get a massage, hehehe. As far as things such as Sombra, emu oil products, and other pain relief items, I could see selling that, but I don't think it'd be very profitable selling professional massage lotions and oils.

 

[Pompal 09.]

I sell BioFreeze to some of my clients who have requested it after trying a take-home sample or experiencing it during a session.  It's really just a convenience I offer them, not a profit generator.JD

 

[lil miss awsomeness]

Selling Massage Products?

I sell BioFreeze to some of my clients who have requested it after trying a take-home sample or experiencing it during a session.  It's really just a convenience I offer them, not a profit generator.

JD

Ditto to that...Biofreeze that is.

Hey Sombraman, do you offer distributor packs or patient info packets to MT's similar to Biofreeze(Performance Health Inc.)?

 

[Rana]

I cant say that retail product gets the client in the door.  It's nice to have it on hand if you use it and would like to make it available for your clients use.I keep Sombra, PoSumOn, some handmade body butters, hotpacs,and music in the office for retail sales.  The sombra, hotpacs and music move but slowly.