Therapist's massage

[LauraWendii ?]

I was just curious if any of you market yourselves to other MTs. If so, what kind of price would you charge? Or, do you do trade-offs for your own massages? :shock:

 

[Cudnt_b_happier]

i don't market myself to mt's but i do see a few. i charge them my regular fee but i make sure i give them some extra tlc. i don't do too many trades...it's difficult to make it work. i'd rather just see eachother and charge eachother the same rate. for some reason i just think it's easier to pay for it.

i think it's a great idea to market to mt's!

 

[xoPink]

i don't market myself to mt's but i do see a few. i charge them my regular fee but i make sure i give them some extra tlc. i don't do too many trades...it's difficult to make it work. i'd rather just see eachother and charge eachother the same rate. for some reason i just think it's easier to pay for it.

i think it's a great idea to market to mt's!

x2. LMTs are the only clients I will go overtime on, and only after asking if they want that. I still charge them the "full fee," and generally I pay for my own massages, just to keep the schedule clean.

 

[TaylorB]

I've massaged some other massage therapists, mainly because I live in a tourist area... and have worked at a couple salons/day spas. It's not like I am specifically marketing to them. I haven't traded with a lot of massage therapists either. t102

 

[The Chika Rita]

I've traded with some other therapists, but lately I just trade exclusively with one. Also, I have some trades going on with other people (hairstylists at the salon I work at, a personal trainer for sessions) but I'm going to quit that all together. The trades are starting to feel draining, especially the training! I feel like I'm sweating my butt off and then she gets a massage. I know my good health is the benefit, but I'm not liking it. I'll keep my weekly trade with the MT, but will not trade out for other services any longer.

I don't market to other MTs.

 

[Prometheus]

i don't market specifically to mt's.
i charge the same for all, unless you buy a prepaid package.
i trade only with mr. mush.

 

[Selly]

Although I don't market specifically to Massage Therapists, I do think it's a potential market, if done right. Here's my advice if you want to focus on this niche clientele:

1. You need to work the hours the massage therapists are available (their time off). Traditionally, that's Mondays, Evenings & Weekends.

2. Create a treatment package especially for them & advertise it. Maybe a 1 hour & 15 minute session that gives the extra 15 minutes for detailed work on hands & forearms. Or a paraffin dip option. You could even give people a choice. (I'd choose the extra massage time, but some of my colleagues love paraffin & would choose the dip.)

3. For advertising, I recommend doing direct mail to the MT's in your area. Print up a flyer with a relaxing massage photo & a catchy eforum.xxxline. Here's a few ideas:

• - It's your turn!
  - Who deserves a massage more than a massage therapist?
  - When's the last time you were the one on the table?
  - You give all day long. Now, it's time to receive.

4. Beware of Trades. If you want massage therapists to be your primary clientele, it's not practical for you to accept trade arrangements. You don't need numerous massages per week, and you need to make a living. Also, if you start to trade with some, others will expect you to trade with them as well. I'd set a policy of "no trades" & keep strong boundaries about it.

5. Finally, if you want to work on massage therapists, you need to be an excellent massage therapist yourself. MT's are the pickiest clients I know. Pay attention to all the details: technique, products, atmosphere, room temperature, sheets, music, comfort measures, etc. Be as perfect as you can be. In case you haven't read it yet, here's a link to a thread of what not to do:

http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5895