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If you’re studying to become a massage therapist, how you run your future business will affect your success just as much as your training and education. Learn what clients will look for when considering massage services, so you can tailor your services to their wants and needs.

What Makes a Good Massage Therapist

1. Cleanliness

Maintain a sanitary space for your clients. Disinfect and wipe down the rooms after each client leaves. Replace the linens and clean every surface thoroughly. Stow an extra uniform in case you need to change out of a dirty set halfway through your day.

Set the room at a comfortable temperature, but also ventilate it properly to flush out any airborne viruses. Wash your hands often, especially before massaging your client. Keep your fingernails nails short to prevent bacteria from growing under them.

2. Privacy

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Clients walk into a massage therapy session hoping to relax and feel safe in a private environment. Help them do that. Maintain dim, non-fluorescent lighting, play ambient music at a low level, and waft pleasant fragrances that don’t overwhelm the senses.

Once you take clients to their rooms, shut the door and provide them with enough time to undress and settle under the sheet. Knock and enter only after you hear them admit you.

Maintain a soothing, welcoming presence by speaking in soft, low tones, and try not to talk too much. Allow clients space for silence if they want it.

3. Qualifications

While in massage therapy school, you will learn a vast range of techniques to cater to many needs. You must then pass the State of Hawaii Licensing Examination to work as a massage therapist. You can also take the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork exam to provide your clients with even more confidence in your expertise.

5. Clients’ Personal Preferences

Before entering the massage room with your clients, ask them about their health conditions. They can fill out a questionnaire about which areas hurt the most, how hard they want you to massage, which areas to avoid entirely, and if they would be more comfortable with a male or female therapist. Make sure to review the questionnaire with them and clarify any questions you have before getting started.

 

If you’re interested in becoming a licensed massage therapist, complete your training at Hawaii Massage Academy in Honolulu. Since 1983, their experienced instructors have taught thousands of students. To learn more about their programs, call (808) 955-4555 or visit their website.

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