Starting off in holistic therapy...

[Mera]

Hi everyone. Recently I've been feeling a little down about my career choice. Having spent the last three years training as a holistic therapist I was (for quite a while) finding it very hard to get a job anywhere and I don't have the funds or clientele to set up anywhere by myself.

I attended a few interviews but nothing came out of them so I am going back to study beauty therapy. My dream is to do beauty/holistic treatments using all holistic products (maybe some that I have made myself) but the past few days things seem to be finally coming together!!

There is a possibility I will be getting a job in a health shop that has therapy rooms but first i may have to give the manager a treatment as my interview.

Can anyone give me any advice to make a really good imopression? I get very nervous as i don't feel very confident at the moment but i think in time this will get easier. i really want this job so any advice would be fantastic thanks guys

 

[JaneM]

I'm not a therapist, but I do know that little things make all the difference. I'm not sure what therapy/ies you'll be demonstrating as part of your interview, but using luxurious natural products, taking your time and ensuring treatment is intuative, and demonstrating approachability can only help!!
Good luck for your interview - these things have a habit of appearing exactly as and when you need them, so you'll be fine!
x

 

[Hekmat]

Hi there
Confidence is something that will come as you treat more people, as for giving the boss one - what is she qualified in I wonder? is it that that is making you nervous? First of all RELAX. Ask the consultation questions you need to in a friendly, but professional way. Ask her preferance as to the presure she would like you to use, is there any oil she would prefer, has she a particular aroma she would like burning, music.... do as you would for any client. When she is on the couch and you go to uncover her, as my old tutor used to say when dealing with a new client, or an important person just remember the following:-
She is but a bag of bones covered in skin, she eats food as do you, breathes air as do you, sweats under her arms and other places, as do you and farts just as you do!
If you think of this as you massage her, I can gaurantee you will smile as you do it - I always think this now and wonder if the massage I have given has given them wind!
Blessings!!

 

[the rick]

Hi Cocofairy

Also think about customer care. It's those little things that count especially if you wish to impress. Make sure the client sees you wash your hands (but not too oblivous), warm the towels on a heater (if you can and if it is safe), warm the oil (especially if your hands are cold before starting), at the end of the treatment offer a glass of water. Simple I know but easierly (cant spell tonight) forgotten.

Best Wishes on your interview

Reiki Pixie

 

[velvetexult]

Hi Cocofairy,

I have nothing to add to the above. Just be yourself. I wish you the very best for your interview.

Love Rachel