I have been going to a chiropractor and massage therapist for medical reasons. My insurance covers the treatment. Should I tip the massage therapist? Thanks!Do you tip a massage therapist when you are going for medical reasons? If so, how much?
If you feel like the person deserves the extra payment, then yes. However, I would not feel obligated to do that. Some settings will not even allow it, especially if insurance is paying for part or all of it.Do you tip a massage therapist when you are going for medical reasons? If so, how much?
you should always tip someone at your service. 15% of the cost is ok but if they do a really thorough job 20% wouldn't hurt. It would be appreciated and your visits might get better:
unless of course you don't have the extra cash........don't stress yourself out.
If your insurance pays then giving a tip should not hurt your pocket too much, on the other hand if treatment has not been satisfactory then no, dont, you dont have to explain yourself either, its also up to your own conscience. Myself i only tip taxi cab drivers but only if the ride home has been good and safe.
Is the massage therapist working out of a doctor's office or at a spa?
If it's a spa, I would do the customary tip of 15-20%. If she's working out of the doctor's office, I wouldn't....just as I wouldn't tip the nurse, etc.
Happy Healing!
Friday, May 14, 2010
How many hours of practice do i need to obtain my massage therapist license in long beach?
Where do i need to go to turn in my application for a license in long beach as a massage technition?How many hours of practice do i need to obtain my massage therapist license in long beach?
The school where you took your classes at should be able to answer that question for you.How many hours of practice do i need to obtain my massage therapist license in long beach?
Good question, I have no freaking clue.
The school where you took your classes at should be able to answer that question for you.How many hours of practice do i need to obtain my massage therapist license in long beach?
Good question, I have no freaking clue.
What is the best massage therapist schools in Houston TX?
I want to go to school to be a massage therapist. Should I go to the university, or just a school specifically for massage therapy?What is the best massage therapist schools in Houston TX?
Take the classes at the community college. It's much cheaper and the teachers are just as good, as are your job prospects.eye liner
Take the classes at the community college. It's much cheaper and the teachers are just as good, as are your job prospects.
Should I become a massage therapist or medical assistant?
I signed up for school and signed up for massage therapist. After reading some stuff I began wondering if I should become a medical assistant. Any advice would be appreciated. What would you do ?Should I become a massage therapist or medical assistant?
i'm in a medical assistant program right now and loving it.Should I become a massage therapist or medical assistant?
I am in the medical field and your best bet is to go for Medical assistant more money and more jobs.
medical assistant!! It pays more I think
I would become a message therapist you can set up a shop in your home or do a job and do some on the side and make alot of money. My friend works out of her home and make alot.
become a medical assistant if you can.
Medical assistant, for sure. I know four people off the top of my head that trained in massage therapy then got tired of it very fast, none of them do it anymore. One person got bad wrists from it.
Well I know massage therapists that go out on their own once they acquire experience. You have the freedom to schedule your appt's etc. Medical Assistants work basically monday-friday, some saturdays and work only until 5:00. I have a knack for massaging and have considered this field. I think you have made the right decision. Good luck.
i'm in a medical assistant program right now and loving it.Should I become a massage therapist or medical assistant?
I am in the medical field and your best bet is to go for Medical assistant more money and more jobs.
medical assistant!! It pays more I think
I would become a message therapist you can set up a shop in your home or do a job and do some on the side and make alot of money. My friend works out of her home and make alot.
become a medical assistant if you can.
Medical assistant, for sure. I know four people off the top of my head that trained in massage therapy then got tired of it very fast, none of them do it anymore. One person got bad wrists from it.
Well I know massage therapists that go out on their own once they acquire experience. You have the freedom to schedule your appt's etc. Medical Assistants work basically monday-friday, some saturdays and work only until 5:00. I have a knack for massaging and have considered this field. I think you have made the right decision. Good luck.
What are the physical requirements for a massage therapist?
Hi, I am thinking about pursuing the career of a massage therapist. However, I am still learning about what the career entails in all aspects, but I have a specific question regarding the physical requirements of a job. What are those? Must you be a certain height, weight, etc.? This is a funny question, but what about the size of your hands? Any information regarding this question and the career of a massage therapist, in general, would be greatly appreciated! = )What are the physical requirements for a massage therapist?
There are no height or weight requirements that I am aware of associated with massage therapy. Also, hand size is not an issue that I'm aware of. I will tell you that most massage therapy schools, your nails must be neat and trimmed and you must maintain a professional appearance while in school.
Word to the wise: Be very careful as to which Massage Therapy program you attend, some are rip offs! Good luck!What are the physical requirements for a massage therapist?
I have been a Massage Therapist for 12 years now. I also helped write the curriculum for a Massage Therapy Certification Program at a local trade school and served as Program Supervisor and Instructor.
Please, Please take the advice of a previous poster and research all your training options carefully, cross reference with your State's licensing requirements, check out ones that may qualify for pell grants vs. student loans or in-house financing, and see how they run their student clinic.... when do they start you in it, how much do they make you do in one day?
I know Massage Therapists of all shapes, sizes and gender... including one that is blind.
I will add that clients can often tell when you don't love your job,
so check yourself to see if you can wrap your spirit around the emotional or psychological side of the profession as well.
It is very important to take care of yourself and build up your stamina for working as a Massage Therapist. I have seen newbies go out and try to do insurance work or rehab all day and make that $60-80,000 in the first years and just burn out and injure themselves to the point of not be able to do much massage at all.
I took it slow like I was taught and it has now been 12 great years....
I work at a Medical Day Spa and love the flexibility of scheduling, relaxed atmosphere, a little exercise for me and decent money.
I am a practicing licensed massage therapist and to my knowledge there are no physical requirements anywhere to become one. In fact, I believe it would be discrimination. Should you have some physical attributes? Yes, You should have good stamina and relatively healthy lifestyle habits. As a provider in the health care field; it's important to ';walk your talk'; as well as have the physical ability to do bodywork.
As for the size of your hands; it doesn't matter. As you learn to work smarter doing massage, you find that you include the use of forearms and elbows too, which lessens the potential strain on hands and fingers.
There are no height or weight requirements that I am aware of associated with massage therapy. Also, hand size is not an issue that I'm aware of. I will tell you that most massage therapy schools, your nails must be neat and trimmed and you must maintain a professional appearance while in school.
Word to the wise: Be very careful as to which Massage Therapy program you attend, some are rip offs! Good luck!What are the physical requirements for a massage therapist?
I have been a Massage Therapist for 12 years now. I also helped write the curriculum for a Massage Therapy Certification Program at a local trade school and served as Program Supervisor and Instructor.
Please, Please take the advice of a previous poster and research all your training options carefully, cross reference with your State's licensing requirements, check out ones that may qualify for pell grants vs. student loans or in-house financing, and see how they run their student clinic.... when do they start you in it, how much do they make you do in one day?
I know Massage Therapists of all shapes, sizes and gender... including one that is blind.
I will add that clients can often tell when you don't love your job,
so check yourself to see if you can wrap your spirit around the emotional or psychological side of the profession as well.
It is very important to take care of yourself and build up your stamina for working as a Massage Therapist. I have seen newbies go out and try to do insurance work or rehab all day and make that $60-80,000 in the first years and just burn out and injure themselves to the point of not be able to do much massage at all.
I took it slow like I was taught and it has now been 12 great years....
I work at a Medical Day Spa and love the flexibility of scheduling, relaxed atmosphere, a little exercise for me and decent money.
I am a practicing licensed massage therapist and to my knowledge there are no physical requirements anywhere to become one. In fact, I believe it would be discrimination. Should you have some physical attributes? Yes, You should have good stamina and relatively healthy lifestyle habits. As a provider in the health care field; it's important to ';walk your talk'; as well as have the physical ability to do bodywork.
As for the size of your hands; it doesn't matter. As you learn to work smarter doing massage, you find that you include the use of forearms and elbows too, which lessens the potential strain on hands and fingers.
What is an average salary for a massage Therapist working for a spa?
I finished my 500 hours and have yet to put it to use in an actual work place... business is slow being a self employed massage therapist.
What is the going rate if the employer is hourly? What would I make an hour on average? What is normal hourly wage to ask for?What is an average salary for a massage Therapist working for a spa?
Average wage varies depending on location. The biggest benefit that an employer can offer is benefits. Health %26amp; Dental insurance, retirement, etc.
It also is nice if they provide employee festivities (picnic's, company outings) also.
What is the going rate if the employer is hourly? What would I make an hour on average? What is normal hourly wage to ask for?What is an average salary for a massage Therapist working for a spa?
Average wage varies depending on location. The biggest benefit that an employer can offer is benefits. Health %26amp; Dental insurance, retirement, etc.
It also is nice if they provide employee festivities (picnic's, company outings) also.
What would you look for in a massage therapist?
I am beginning training to be a certified massage therapist. What would YOU look for in an excellent bodywork practitioner? What things would you like? What things would you dislike? (Serious replies only, please. We're talking a profession and not a back alley massage.) Thanks!What would you look for in a massage therapist?
I have had many massages over the years at spas and medical centers. It depends what I am wanting from the massage. If I am at a spa, I look for someone that provides a relaxing experience, and is gentle
When I go for medical massage, for my arthritis and other problems, I look for someone who can ';read'; my muscles and pinpoint my problems. I look for someone who talks to me and explains what will work and why. I also look for someone that does ';active'; massage, that invloves stretches, etc. I also want someone physically strong enough to deeply work the muscles.What would you look for in a massage therapist?
the first thing is respect for your patient. Try to find out what he or she want. Listen carefully to the complaints and at last do not use strong body odors
Personally, I look for a masseuse with what I call a wide range of finger pressure. What I mean is they can press or knead lightly enough to detect sore pressure points without hurting the client and yet be strong enough when needed to untangle those knots. Also, most masseuses where I come from just ';go through the motions';. I'd love it if a massage therapist could have a repertoire of manipulations suitable to specific conditions and patients.
And it would help a lot if he/she could carry on a pleasant conversation as well :)
I look for:
A therapist who has my best interest at heart. One who wants to develop a serious therapuetic relationship with me.
I like:
A therapist who'll spend the time with me assessing my needs, so as to formulate some worthy treatment goals.
One who uses deep tissue techniques is a bonus, but not an absolute requirment.
I dislike:
A therapist who talks trash to me suggesting psuedo scientific crap like I should drink a lot of water after a massage because it will help flush out ';a lot of toxins';, when they can't seem to produce any scientific evidence that drinking water after a massage will do that.
I have had many massages over the years at spas and medical centers. It depends what I am wanting from the massage. If I am at a spa, I look for someone that provides a relaxing experience, and is gentle
When I go for medical massage, for my arthritis and other problems, I look for someone who can ';read'; my muscles and pinpoint my problems. I look for someone who talks to me and explains what will work and why. I also look for someone that does ';active'; massage, that invloves stretches, etc. I also want someone physically strong enough to deeply work the muscles.What would you look for in a massage therapist?
the first thing is respect for your patient. Try to find out what he or she want. Listen carefully to the complaints and at last do not use strong body odors
Personally, I look for a masseuse with what I call a wide range of finger pressure. What I mean is they can press or knead lightly enough to detect sore pressure points without hurting the client and yet be strong enough when needed to untangle those knots. Also, most masseuses where I come from just ';go through the motions';. I'd love it if a massage therapist could have a repertoire of manipulations suitable to specific conditions and patients.
And it would help a lot if he/she could carry on a pleasant conversation as well :)
I look for:
A therapist who has my best interest at heart. One who wants to develop a serious therapuetic relationship with me.
I like:
A therapist who'll spend the time with me assessing my needs, so as to formulate some worthy treatment goals.
One who uses deep tissue techniques is a bonus, but not an absolute requirment.
I dislike:
A therapist who talks trash to me suggesting psuedo scientific crap like I should drink a lot of water after a massage because it will help flush out ';a lot of toxins';, when they can't seem to produce any scientific evidence that drinking water after a massage will do that.
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