I've just qualified (VTCT Swedish Massage) and haven't sorted out insurance yet. I have also not worked on any paying clients (obviously) only family and clients at college.
My neighbour's daughter has just had a baby & is very stressed and tense because the baby has a medical problem. She will have an op in a few months which will sort it though. It's her first baby and she's very upset.
Anyway, I thought it might be a nice gesture to offer her a freebie massage to help her unwind. I know her really well. I just thought maybe back, neck & shoulders.
I'd really like to have a room at home solely for massage and this may be some time down the line so I haven't rushed into finding work & insurance.
Would it be OK to give her a freebie massage as a friend? I just feel she's had a rough time and needs a bit of a pamper.
Hi 2hoots
Congrats on passing your exams. Personally I would do the freebie massage. Massage is ideal way to help a new mum, and reduce trauma from childbirth. Also you are gaining experience, and experience counts in this industry. The diploma is just the start of your career. But when money starts changing hands you know it's time to get insurance coverage.
Best Wishes
RP
Thanks, Reiki Pixie, for your response to this question as I am in a similar situation - I'm awaiting my exam results but have someone desperate for a treatment. So I had decided to do it as a freebie (a taster session, experience, self promotion...) with a view to encouraging her to become a regular client when I'm all good to go. It's good to know I was on the right track! Good luck Twohoots with your new venture 🙂
Hi Julia
Welcome to Hp! 🙂
We do live in a funny country (from the Pixie's PoV). In Asia for example pre and post natal massage is the norm, as it stems from traditional folk medicine. In this country we are so worried of harming someone and being sued that we are afraid of treating anyone. With good training, commonsense and a pair of compassionate hands, risks from massage are minimal.
I have massaged loads of new mums and only had one complaint. She was also a therapist and said in the most nicest possible way that she felt my "male/yang" energy wasn't for her and that she needed some "female/yin" energy (as she put it). Which was OK by me, I fully understand 🙂
Best Wishes
RP
Thank Reiki Pixie. 🙂 I think I'll ask her in the next few days and see what she says. I know when one of my kids was born there were a few probs and I came home feeling so tense I thought my neck was going to snap.
Congratulations on passing your massage. I two have just qualified Itec Holistic Massage and awaiting my insurance to begin my journey. I,m also a Reiki practioner and can't wait to start helping others.
I think you should offer you freind a freebee would be a treat for her after having a baby.
I would advise as soon as you get your qualification to sort your insurance for peace of mind, and before you do futher treatments for payment. Best of luck hope all goes really well for you. xx
Thanks SpiritualBabe and congratulations to you too.
I have enjoyed a leisurely summer and will be looking to organise my insurance next week. Any recommendations very welcome.:)
Congrats on passing - and just echoing what RP has said - he has given some very good advice (as always!) and im sure your friend will be extremely appreciative of the massage. Good luck for the future x