This seems to be the most appropriate thread for novice members to ask questions and seek advice from knowledgeable members.
Hi, long time lurker but first time poster. Having viewed the other threads for Winnipeg, some of the terms and places named here make much more sense. Talking in cryptic code must be the norm. At any rate, I've been curious about this industry (for lack of a better word) for some years and I've developed some impressions based on the conversation here. That said, I still would like some advice or guidance to help me get started.
Now, I'm not the type of person to jump into a situation unexpectedly or unprepared. Generally speaking, I like to know what I'm getting myself involved in and what I can expect. I have a certain amount of hesitation and apprehension about walking into one of these businesses. Being a first-timer, I would appreciate a business where the staff are friendly, where the location is safe (won't get mugged, won't get my car broken into, etc), where the environment and practitioners are clean, and where I can review the practitioners before committing to a massage.
I hope that someone can offer some help or suggestions. I would prefer not to get started on the wrong foot, if it's avoidable.
Experienced members, do you have any thoughts?
Cheers