medical vs relaxation

[Kaycee]

My wife is kind of slow & not exactly the academic type so I'm concerned about her ability to explain to her customers why a massage will make them feel better. I'm trying to decide if we should target her massages to those who want the medical benefits or those who want to relax. Any tips or advice on how to pick how/who to market to is appreciated.

 

[Iyan]

um... I used to be married once. Perhaps calling your wife "kind of slow" on a public forum which she might someday browse through isn't the best idea in the world.

Just a thought. I mean unless she's cool with that.

Beyond that, what is her preference because these are two very different types of treatments and she may prefer one over the other. That would be the one I would pursue.

 

[Naty]

Perhaps calling your wife "slow" on a public forum which she might someday browse through isn't the best idea in the world.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too.

As for choosing between medical massage or relaxation massage, I agree she'll need to make that decision herself. My guess is that relaxation massage may be a better fit.

Even if she is a bit shy, or inarticulate... she may be able to memorize a few of the benefits of swedish or deep tissue massage...

I would also like to point out that for some of us, massage therapy school was a life-changing experience. It can be pretty intense. I know I personally feel that I changed a lot and grew a lot as a person while in MT school.

Don't be surprised if she comes out of school as a more self-confident and balanced person. Don't just see her as she was before she went to MT school.

Look at her as her clients will... with fresh eyes, not seeing her past, but her potential. And then do everything within your power to support her in achieving HER goals.