Need feedback on animal massage workshop fees

[The Dude]

I'll be back to add more more info later but wanted to quickly toss the questions out there for feedback from all of you who may be interested in animal massage or even those who may not. Only to help me in marketing...not to market here.

I run hands-on workshops for both equine & canine massage... two levels - intro and advanced. For argument purposes, my fee is $35 per hour (2 hour minimum for up to 3 people, so approx $70pp). I have discounted rates for larger groups (and Vet Tech students). Group workshops run approx 3 hours depending on the number of participants.

These workshops are comprehensive but are not for professional certification. They are designed for pet owners (like yourselves) and for animal health care professionals wanting to learn more about animal massage for their clients to refer out or use themselves.

I also hold demos and seminars. Demos, I typically charge an hour of my time $60 total (regardless of group size). Seminars depend on what's expected by the group hiring me.

So far my client base for workshops have included: pet owners, Vets, Vet Techs, VT students & faculty, equine & canine rescue organizations, barn workers, kennels, daycare & spas, dog gyms, groomers, agility groups, dog facilities of different kinds, and other pet-related business owners.

My major questions for you:

1. What would you expect to pay for an animal massage workshop like mine, demo, and or seminar?

2. Why?

3. What do you think needs to go into my pricing?

I'm thinking about changing things around a bit and am curious what your thoughts are. TIA, for your ideas!

 

[texascool]

I'd expect to pay around $60 -$70 because it is a specialized technique, it's hard to find short demos like this and because it is a great way to see if I, the therapist, will be interested in learning more about animal massage.

I am not sure I understand the question about what needs to go into the pricing? I'd love to get a booklet or some pre-written class notes.

And, may I say - you are really moving forward with the animal work. I am impressed. It seems you have found your niche! Congratulations on a long time coming!

 

[.:Jes:.]

I am not sure I understand the question about what needs to go into the pricing? I'd love to get a booklet or some pre-written class notes.

Well, there are so many things that go into pricing you know? ...I'm sure that I haven't been factoring everything in that I need to. For one, I haven't really taken into account all the printed training materials, photos, and props that I use (although, currently, I am not including any copyrighted materials that I would need to pay for the use of). I really just charge for my time & massage skill. By your question, though, I see that I need to work up a professional-looking brochure or info packet to send out. I have other informational literature & my website.

At this point, I am re-doing all of my training materials.

I like the fact that you've pointed out the workshops are short. I definitely agree that's an advaneforum.xxxe.

My workshop schedule has been turned up quite a few notches, recently. It's a wee-bit overwhelming with how busy I'm getting but I love to "teach" (it's my true passion)! I've got 4 - 8 workshops to schedule and complete prior to the second week of May...EEK!

Thank you for your kind words, pueppi! t051

 

[Just Call me AJ]

This is from the school where I went to...

CANINE Massage with R. Reich, MA, CMT 14 CE Hours. Fee: $290 November 4 & 5, 2006

I believe they fly her in from Colorado? I may be mistaken. I didn't take it because of the NY laws, as well as the fact that they wouldn't let me bring my own dog.

 

[~*~AsHiEs~*~AuNt~*~]

Thanks for the feedback, Muriel!

Mmmm...I am undercharging and over-teaching.

This topic comes up in a google search for animal massage...ixnay on the amenay in my ignaturesay.