What is your style of massage?
This thread rocks
These are awesome questions, and I hope they get a lot of responses!
healer611 said:
What style would you say you are primarily?
Integrated. (For us, this means a blend of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Neuromuscular, Reflexology, etc)
Do you do a similar style of massage with every client (and address their specific needs)?
Usually similar, yes, but the main drive is to address their specific needs/goals. Since we have a small pool of techniques that are vastly different from each other, each session can vary greatly as well
Do you incorporate what you learn in workshops into your sessions?
Yep!
Do you ever become bored with your techniques, and if so, what do you do to make them more interesting/different?
Come to think of it, it does happen, although rarely. I purposefully try to "switch things up" so that I DON'T get bored. If that doesn't do the trick, I focus on generating visits from clientele who seek a different modality (like if I get bored with relaxation-type massage, it might focus more energy on attracting lymphatic drainage clients, for example).
What do you do that makes you "different" from other therapists?
In our area, providing Hot Stone and aromatherapy as complimentary options (i.e. we don't charge any extra). Also, some of the medical training (i.e. we can read x-rays and stuff, and we're a little more familiar with pathology and whatnot than many of the ppl in our area).
And ... when you receive massage, what do you look for in an MT?
I look for one who is nurturing and attentive, who seeks my feedback and listens to my goals for a session. I also look for one who's knowledgeable enough to know what areas to work and what areas not to work when I come in with a particular ache or pain. I also like someone who's not afraid to admit they don't know something. Someone who does NOT have a "no pain, no gain" philosophy. Someone who's comfortable with oil. Someone who works the feet and glutes well, and does the scalp (without getting my hair full of lubricant is a bonus!)
And last but not least, someone who keeps me warm!
(Gosh I'm picky! Doh!) LOL
I'm sooo curious to hear what others say!
Hugs,
~Jyoti