Topic
Say you decide to get a massage.What do you consider about the person/therapist when deciding which one to go to.If someone refers you to a therapist, what details are important to your decision to go?
When/If choosing a massage therapist, what characteristics of the therapist are important to you
always have a consultation with the one who will be giving the massage. if u get a good 'feeling' from that person while during consultation he/she is for you. if, when u get there, another therapist is going to give u a massage - run fast in the other direction.
remember that u r the one naked on the table. if u do not feel comfortable during a consultation u wo not feel comfortable naked in a closed room on a table with his/her hands on you.
when u r in a consultation u r hiring this person for a job. & this job involves u & ur well-being. it might be difficult to find the right person, but when u do, believe me, u wo not want anyone else to give u a massage. it just wo not be the 'same'.
When/If choosing a massage therapist, what characteristics of the therapist are important to you
I generally choose first based on the type of massage they specialize in. I do not like a really hard massage, so those who specialize in major deep-tissue may not be my first choice, whereas someone who concentrates on relaxation massage might be more my style.
Beyond that, I try them out & see if I ''click'' with them. I prefer someone who does not talk, who can tell from my body language when something is not comfortable, & who values my business. These things r easier to tell from experiencing the massage & the therapist is demeanor rather than asking questions.