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That's fine. The tips are mainly for therapists who work for spas, etc. Typically, they get paid half or less what the "house" is charging, so a tip is to help bring the pay up to par. Those who have their own office are charging full rate, in other words, there's no employer cut, so they don't need a tip, unless they're charging discount rates.
This ^^. I was going to post the same. In the past, whenever I have gone to a place where therapists were working for someone else and also perhaps charging lower rates, I gave a nice tip. Usually there are signs placed in these establishments such as "gratuities appreciated."
On the other hand, I now go to a professional myofascial worker with his own office, charging a high price and I do not tip. I see him regularly; however if I went only once or twice to "fix" something out of the ordinary, I would perhaps give him a little extra.
This ^^. I was going to post the same. In the past, whenever I have gone to a place where therapists were working for someone else and also perhaps charging lower rates, I gave a nice tip. Usually there are signs placed in these establishments such as "gratuities appreciated."
On the other hand, I now go to a professional myofascial worker with his own office, charging a high price and I do not tip. I see him regularly; however if I went only once or twice to "fix" something out of the ordinary, I would perhaps give him a little extra.
Same here. My myotherapist is medicinal in attitude performance and office space. I see her as a regular med practitioner, which I would not tip (anyone tip their dentist).
My current regular massage therapist is pretty cheap (she's trying to build cliental )and I tend to tip $15 or so. For a $100 average massage I probably wouldn't tip much.
Never had one, dont want one, dont like being pampered at all, OK if you like that sort of thing, but no, got more to do with my cash Im afraid.
Diz, it's not always about being pampered. Massage is an important stress-reducer--you'd be surprised. And some people need massage for injuries to muscle tissue. Rotator cuff injuries, for example, can be successfully treated with regular (weekly) massage, instead of surgery. Massage can help people avoid surgery, if they can pay for the treatments, which aren't covered by insurance in some countries. Massage is also helpful in diabetes prevention, as it reduces the stress hormones that contribute to diabetes. It helps alleviate chronic pain. Some people who live with chronic back pain say the only time they get good sleep is the day and day after a massage.
Lots of good reasons to get massage for physical and mental health. I do not view it as an "extra", or as pampering.
id go every week if I could- it is very relaxing,,,,,, at the high class spa... they are all professionals..
id recommend this for anyone- ive got a couple favorite lady's ...I ask for by name....
the tip is included in the original cost.....I think they try to avoid the whole tip and whats allowed conversation
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