✔️You will need to know how to fold a fitted sheet. There are some really hairy guys out there that will challenge your use of oil/lotion and application methods in order to give an effective massage.
✔️Yes, you will need to trim your nails really, really short, or you will be scratching the client. They will need to be filed smoothly and kept that way. Forget long nails, fake nails, or fancy nail polish. (I have seen some massage therapists get around this by learning to use their fingers differently, but I’m not sure how that effects the efficiency of the massage or injuries to your hands.)
✔️Clients may come in sick, with runny noses, icky skin conditions, smelly feet, dirty hair and will come in right from the gym/workout sweaty from head to toe and expect you to touch them. You can learn to deal with it by setting boundaries with each client.
✔️You will need to learn that people come in all shapes, sizes, colours, and various personalities. They bring it all to the table. You will need to be flexible and courteous and be the professional when clients often act out their scenarios.
✔️People who are under stress can be rude and demanding.
✔️You will get clients that have crushes on you, want to date you, want to give you expensive gifts. Massage school will teach you how to deal with them, and it takes practice. Some massage therapists will freeze during a challenging session and not know what to do. Be prepared.
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