They said they have to check to see if I'm physically fit to have a massage. I have to go to a consultation before I can even set up the appointment. First off, is that legit, or will the consultation just be a sales pitch? Secondly, will it be worth it? I think it's just a back massage, not full-body.
2007-01-05 05:50:45 · 5 answers · asked by someguy 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The consultaion is just questions about your health,, such as asthma, diabetis etc. Most massage therapists do that, I had to do that every time I had to go to a new massage therapists throughout the years. I would go for it since it is free! Personally, not only I would have my back done, but also would have my legs, and feet done. ;-)
2007-01-09 05:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Pauly W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a questionable business practice. I am a massage therapist, licensed in the state of Illinois. You have to be physically healthy but that is a VERY general statement and a lot of conditions still do not contraindicate massage therapy.
Usually ten minutes at most to answer some important questions is a sufficient screening but having to go to a consultation/ health screening prior to setting an appointment sounds shady.
First, check out the business with the local licensing agency. Find out exactly what kind of business it is and what other services they offer. Check with the better business bureau.
I have owned my own practice for several years and I have seen many unethical people trying to take peoples money under the guise of proffesional services.
If you "won a free massage" there should be no strings attatched. It is usually illegal to do so. Usually the free sessions are just short, relaxation massages that focus on the neck, back or hands and feet.
If you want affordable yet qualified massage therapy, check into a local massage school. The students usually have to perform several hours of massage and the rate is a lot less than a professional would charge. Plus, you help a student gain valuable learning and experience.
Check out the American Massage Therapy Association website: www.amtamassage.org
2007-01-08 16:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kahlo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sales pitch. Just how "physically fit" do you need to be to have a massage? People who are very sick get them and withstand them well, so "physically fit" is just a come-on.
It depends on what you want to get out of it. If you don't mind being pressured to buy something, if you don't mind sitting through a presentation that you know you are not going to enjoy or care about (in other words, waste your time), if you don't mind getting a free massage--remember, you get what you pay for, and if the consultation is first, then they'll know not to spend much effort on you because they're not going to get anything out of you--that can't do you any good except maybe relax you a little (which you might need, since you will just have been asked to give them money), then, sure, go ahead.
If you don' t, you won't have missed anything.
2007-01-05 06:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by eutychusagain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long is the consultation? Any intake for massage shouldn't last more than 5 - 10 minutes. You don't need to be physically fit, but there are some contraindications involved and if you have one or more of them, then you can't get the massage (such as blood clots, sometimes cancer, etc).
It does sound like a sales pitch though....
2007-01-06 14:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by MJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be wary of anything free, especially massage work that requires a pre-screening. All massage therapist will check in with you at the beginning about your health history and customize their work to deal your personal health.
2007-01-07 04:07:19 · answer #5 · answered by chwmpls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋