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Posted on: January 15, 2014
A spa is one of the most common workplaces of a massage therapist. Depending upon the popularity of a spa, a massage therapist may see a dozen or more customers a day. Consider some of the basic responsibilities of a massage therapist who works in a spa.
Talking with a Client
Before a massage begins, a massage therapist has a short conversation with the client. The therapist asks about any pains or aches that the person is having. The goal of talking with a client is to find out why the person wants a massage. Perhaps the client is dealing with a lot of stress at work. A massage can help relieve muscle tension caused by stress. Alternatively, the person may be recovering from an injury to the leg, hand or arm and massage therapy helps in the healing process. When a therapist knows more details about the person, he or she can give a more effective massage.
Massage Therapy
The massage therapist leaves the room as the client gets undressed in preparation for the massage. The client will likely wear just underwear for the massage and perhaps a t-shirt as well. The client determines his or her own comfort level. The massage therapist re-enters the room and makes sure the client is comfortable on the table. Most massage therapists have soothing music that they play as they perform their massage. A therapist adjusts the temperature in the room to make the client as comfortable as possible. A therapist may perform a full body massage or simply massage a person's hands, feet or legs. After 30 or 40 minutes, the massage therapist leaves the room so the person can get dressed. A similar scenario occurs for each client throughout the work day at a spa. Naturally, a therapist must remember to address the unique needs of each client.
