Massage
Chapter 4
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What are the benefits of massage? What are the types of massage therapy available? Which ones should you offer? How do you evaluate and hire a massage therapist?
There are many types of massage therapy available and current research shows that therapeutic massage is becoming more mainstream, with 54% primary care doctors encouraging patients to pursue massage therapy.
In the day spa setting massage therapy is a widely accepted and expected service provided. Massage services help the day spa to provide a therapeutic approach to relaxation and beauty by providing the client an opportunity to relax both physically and mentally.
Massage services also generate high revenues for the spa, when the staff and service are worthy. Incorporating massage into your day spa is recommended if you have adequate space, staff and market for the service.
This chapter covers the following topics:
- Massage Benefits
- Equipment/Performing the Service
- Optional Equipment
- Hiring a Therapist
- Evaluating a Therapist
- Glossary of Terms (modalities)
Customers who purchase this chapter will also be interested in the detailed services information in the chapters on Menu & Services, Skin Care, Body Body Treatments, and Complimentary Services
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