Risk Assessment in the salon for massage?
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You should have some basic forms for people to fill out with health history etc.\nYour school should teach you what conditions to avoid working on, what is contraindicated etc.\n\nAsk a few massage therapists that are already out of school if you can see the forms they use, make copies and keep them in a file.\nThen along with that, keep what you get in school, and the salon you work in, or other places you go may also have forms to use.\nKeep all your originals.(save for yourself -- I have been in business 10+ yrs & still have old papers like this in a file just in case I want to go back & change things)\nCompile the questions you think are the best or apply the most to where you are working.\nIf you are an employee of a salon, the owner will probably have to approve of it-- vs. if you are just renting space as an independent contractor.
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Where you going?...the nail salon i use has a pot of disinfectant that they drop their utensils into during treatment and then they put em in the Sterilizer after each customer...im sure there are regulations regarding this in place....contact your local health authority...they should be able to inform you of the practices and you could report them whilst you are enquiring....
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my mom just recently ended a two-year massage program at a community college. she is licensed and has invested in basic equipment i.e. massage table, chair, aromatherapy, hot stones, etc. she set up in our basement. one of the tasks of her classes were to give "homework massages" to a certain amount of people. they'd fill out a sheet with questions saying things they liked or didnt like about the massage. she could basically do these "homework massages" on anyone (of 18 yrs or older) and that was also a good way to get her name out there. she had business cards made and hands them out all over. she has started making a good amount of money for just starting off...
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Massages, absolutely.   And I do like a spa where there are saunas and whirlpools available.
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- remedial massage\n - heat treatment\n - physiotherapy ?
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First off,is it massage or message?If it's massage,I feel,offering a discounted rate will definitely attract more consumers to try it,if they have never done so before.Right now,most of us are put off by the high rates of these things-incluing myself,though I want to get massages atleast once a month.This alternative method will increase competiton & make it less expensive for people wanting to try it so,there will be an increase in business.I think that will be a good thing.
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Depends on what you mean by safe. I had it done and am no worse off, but it can cause the treated spot to become lighter (usually indicates the collagen is rebuilding) or even darker. This could be permanent. Different lasers and treatment administrators can mean different results, for better or worse. Make sure your provider has worked with your type of skin before, and even then, I would try a small spot (a sample treatment) to see if your skin will react negatively. \n\nOn the plus side, the laser did eliminate a cycle of hair growth.\n\nTips: \n\n1-Ask questions from the office like should you shave prior to treatment and do they use a cooling gel or spray.\n\n2-Wear clothing that covers the area, so you don't get a lot of looks when you leave. \n\n3-Take a pain killer before you go, preferrably at least 30 minutes before. It hurts. Imagine snapping a rubber band several times in one small area--or large area, if you mean legs or other.
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Hey! It is NOT recommended to massage without a license even if you just stick to family and friends of family.I sent you a bunch of links..you're bound to find something....did I mention that they're all on-line massage courses! Good luck, honey\nI Couldn't send you this message because your email wasn't confirmed, so here it is:You're quite welcome.Glad I could help!
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Not without specialized training. It's not a standard taught in massage school.\n\nI could see a scenario where a massage therapist works for a chiropractor. They often use ultrasound treatments for pain management. The chiropractor could have an in-house training program for his support staff...including the staff massage therapist.\n\nUltrasound therapy for pain management is not a complicated procedure, but if the therapist is doing it outside a clinical practice with professional oversight, I'd sure want to see some evidence that there was some formal training in it's use.
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a spa coordinator does exactly what it says. you coordinate activities and appointments. kind of like a glorified assistant. you should look into schools that offer courses on cosmetology, massage and stuff like that. you may even want to check out local spas and ask their resident coordinator if you can job shadow them. it also depends on the spa and the services that they offer.
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As long as you're licensed in the state in which you are seeking clients (some people aren't), I would recommend checking with chiropractors and at figure salons. Give free talks about massage to the Optomists, Rotary club and Chamber of Commerse. Also, put an ad in the paper offering discounts for multiple massages, or couples. Write an article about massage and offer it as filler to the local paper. Offer massage at all the senior citizen places. (Remember, seniors are more delicate, so you have to go easy.)Lots of massage therapists make a wonderful living by specializing in massaging seniors. My Dad's masseuse got Christmas bonuses from her clients adding up into the thousands. She was really terrific. She was the only one of his caregivers that he remembered in his will. Do you know what she did with the money? She sent flowers to his children and his sister. You could be as beloved as our Marnny. She works 30 hours a week massaging seniors and makes a good 60K+ per year. Use your imagination. There are probably hundreds of other ways to promote your  business. Have you thought about donating a massage to a fundraiser in exchange for the names and phone numbers of the people who entered the drawing? Do you offer "M"bucks for referrals? (That's massage bucks, good for application toward a massage.) How about offering coupon books as gifts for friends and relatives? You could make a killing around this time of the year, because what do you get the guy who has everything?? Have you spoken to Human Resources Directors at local stress-inducing businesses? What a wonderful benefit to receive as a reward for a job well done! You could wind up with more business than you can handle! (That's when you raise your prices and hire help!) If you have a portable massage chair, what about traveling massages for executives? That's just a few ideas. I hope you do well in your search for clients!
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Therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities.
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http://www.cheap-salon-equipment.com/human-experiance-of-beauty-salons.htm probably has the information you need. You need to click on the links.
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I am a massage therapist as are many of my friends.  I work in the spa setting and I have a friend who works in the chiropractic setting.  She rarely receives tips from her clients.  But really, tipping is a personal decision.  If you feel like he/she really did help you, and you can afford to tip them...it is always greatly appreciated.
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My friend had a really good experience with removing a "spot" that was worrisome to the doc.  As for cosmetic lasers, get the credentials and references.
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