Slow Season

[Bear]

I was curious about everyone's slow vs. busy time of year in their massage practice. Is it different, based on geographic location; or is there a consistent trend nationwide?

 

[Drunk Chicken]

Definitely slower during summer, here in TX. I would've thought it'd be the opposite! With the advent of air-conditioning, I would think that more ppl would want to be inside getting a massage rather than doing anything outside. But then, the pools/lakes win out over both (massage and other outdoor activities), I reckon

You can almost time it perfectly. Around mid-March massage drops off (except for the most faithful regulars) and then it picks back up around mid- to late-Oct, with the last week of Dec/first week of Jan being the height of it. Winter is definitely the opportunity to build clientele, and summer is all about how many of them stick with you

Hugs,
~Jyoti

 

[springlillycrystal]

Here in the Pacific Northwest, I only really notice a slowdown in January, maybe a little bit in February. I try to make sure to play up some "cooling" stuff in the summer -- chilled gel facecradle pad, cool stones, cucumber foot stuff -- as well as just happening to mention the bay view from the tx-room window! And focusing on getting them back outside -- gardening, sailing, hiking. It seems to be enough in this temperate climate.

I agree w/Jyoti -- I would rather be in the A/C than in the TX heat!

 

[Dodger]

I keep waiting for the "slow time." If anything, I would have to say July/August, but only in my Corporate gig. I schedule for 3 - 3-1/2 hours every other week at a major Sportswear company, and last year those visit lengths were not fully utilized for about 3 visits. I doubt it will happen this year though, I'm told there's a huge waitlist. I could probably bring in a second therapist. maybe.

I've talked to lots of therapists in my area and they tell me that the one week before and one week after school starts from any vacation, can be slow. Since my practice is full +, I decided to just preemptively take a week off during those times. So my plan now is to take the first week of April, last week of August and the week between Xmas and New Year's, off work and out of the office. Even if I don't go anywhere, I just shut down.

I had a slow week at the beginning of this month, I ended the week with 3-4 unfilled appointments, that was weird but welcome. I'm tired.