What did you?

[Nyle]

Hello one and all,
I would like to know exactly what any of you who are Massage Therapist actually started out with.


My list:

1)Massage couch / table
2)Oils
3)Towels
4)Insurance
5)Transport
6)Candles / Music
7)Business cards, etc

Obviously clients, and i now know a pillow is a sensible item. But when you very first start out in the 'Big World' what did or do you really need?
I just know i am going to have misseed something really obvious that i know of off my list but i'm getting tired.

If there was something you found extra useful let me know,PPLLLLEEEAAASSSEE!!!

Be warm, it's going to be a cold winter.
Warm thoughts to all
Rach xx

 

[Jada Cochran]

Receipt book, other documents, flyers, loads of couch roll (tear a bit off if you're going mobile) and a nice bag for goodies to be portable, couple of tunics, first aid kit, make sure the lighting in your room wont glare, if you have a room lie on your couch and look at all angles to make sure it doesn't look too bad (they are more likely to notice something on top of a wardrobe than we are), health and safety poster (not sure if these are a legal requirement if just working from home occasionally, but bes tto be safe, tell the council you're self-employed within 2 months of starting. Sorry getting carried away.. um.. something pretty for the walls, or certificates charts or something.

One thing we've found useful is the BT thing where you pay £2 a month and they give you a separate phone number. It rings with a different tone to your normal number so you will know to answer in a businessy manner - or failing that to say 'no I don't have 2000 to invest in your scam' to the cold callers.

 

[onederful2nite]

Hi Justine, and thank you, some are things i had thought of i have suitable clothing arranged and have got some reciept,filing etc.

However was a little unsure of the phone thing, but love this. Do i just ring BT and ask or is it some 'named item' you have to request?

Thanks again for quick,helpful input.
Rach xx

 

[First L]

Somewhere safe where you can keep your client records. A clipboard is very useful to rest these on when taking historys. A diary or appointment book. Small box of tissues in case someone becomes a little emotional (I once had a client who burst into tears during a reflexology treatment) Baby wipes for a quick hand wipe comes in handy. In your own roon - Nice glasses, tray for after-treatment drink of water(If you are doing mobile, take a bottle for your own use.) Somewhere for clients to put their jewellery, watches like a small bowl. Incense or oils to burn. A blanket to cover clients during certain treatments is a must. A wheat bag that you can quickly heat in the microwave and pop near their feet is a nice 'finishing touch'.