I considered these as 'doctor' type visits and haven't been tipping, but I think I saw another client give her a tip and now I wonder if I'm being a cheapskate. I have to pay out of pocket already for these visits, my insurance does not cover it.
2007-02-23 10:56:50 · 5 answers · asked by Christine L 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Massage costs so much mostly because rent and expenses of running a business is pretty steep. Therapists usually work an hour at a time and all of that time is devoted to one person at a time per treatment.
Although some therapists work way harder than most, most therapists can only work 20 hours a week at most.
That $25 or $35 per hour doesn't equate to a lot over all when you figure that they only work 15 to 20 hours max per week.
Tipping is something you should do if you are inclined to do so.
Working in a Dr's office doesn't disqualify the therapist from receiving a tip.
Therapists don't necessarily make more money in a Dr's office so why shouldn't they get a tip if the work they do deserves it?
I don't know of many therapists that make more than $30,000 annually and most make far less and without health insurance or other benefits.
Don't feel like a cheapskate.
2007-02-23 14:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Kahlo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See a chiropractor and start exercising regularly, particularly your core muscles which will help to support your abs and back so that any adjustments that the chiropractor makes will be held onto by your body. Massage will help to relax the muscles but will be very temporary. A physical therapist will not likely be able to help unless you have a particular injury that is casuing the pain-doesn't sound like it though. Sounds like you suffer from common back pain caused by sitting at the computer for long periods of time.
2016-05-24 03:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I should be seeing a massage therapist too. Same thing. chronic pain. Regarding a tip.. If you can't afford it.. Don't worry about it. I think my insurance covers 15 visits.. Not sure how they tip.. I think you can look up tipping scales on line.. That might give you a guide line to work from.
2007-02-23 11:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No tipping necessary. Just tell them that since you've been seeing them things have been getting a lot better. Express your grattitude for there work. Thats tip enough considering my friends a Doctor, and an average massage therapist makes almost 2 times her annual salary.
2007-02-23 11:04:17 · answer #4 · answered by xchatterxboxx 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. you do not need to tip them. They make good money. It is not like a waitress that earns most of her money through tips.
2007-02-23 11:01:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋