preperation of treatment room

RE: preperation of treatment room

Hi Jiggly,

Just out of interest, how long have you been studying your therapies? When I was at college we went through all of your questions (I've seen all of your posts today) during the class.

Have you ever had a massage in a salon? What did you like/dislike about the room? As you're at college, you'll have had massages as practise in the class, so what would have made the experience better for you? I.e., did you have to have harsh lighting on so the tutor could supervise treatments? Therefore you might like to have a dimmer switch on your main treatment room light, or maybe a nice table lamp to provide ambience.

I get the impression you might have hit panic mode with your coursework (I remember how that was), but just sit back, relax, and have a think about the questions you've asked us HPers. Regarding other posts I know you've never worked in a salon, but have a think about what you'd do if someone came for a treatment and they appeared nervous. Would you just chat on and ignore their discomfort, or would you ask them if they're okay, reassure them and explain all about the treatment before you begin?

Try and put yourself in the client's position and see if the questions are easier from that point of view.

Take care [sm=busch.gif]

RE: preperation of treatment room

Hi Jiggly

For a treatment room - you maybe should think about the following
Safety - no wires or mats that someone could trip on. A couch that is stable and safe i.e. won't collapse.
Privacy - from outside and for the client to dress and undress.
Is the environment the right temperature - i.e. warm enough in winter or cooler days and is there ventillation for hotter summer days.
Lighting not too bright, but light enough for you to see what you are doing
Washing facilities - a small handbasin in the room is ideal.
Somewhere that the client can hang their clothes.
Quiet - is the room in a quiet and peaceful environment - it is hardwork getting someone to relax if you are fighting against noise pollution from external sources. If you play music - does the client want to hear it - she/he may have an aversion to ambient sound or whale song.
I had one client once who had an allergy to anything aromatic - and had to put out my lovely incense and remove my essential oils from the room.
Good fengshui - crystals and plants placed in spots where energy is not right. Decoration calming colours - not shabby - tidy not cluttered.
These are just a few ideas.
Luv
Binah

RE: preperation of treatment room

I had hit panick mode...I was studying like a nutter yesterday from 10am till 7pm....I even forgot to eat!!!
I am panicking with my course, I dont know why because my tutor is impressed with the quality of my work. Its just all the other students are from a sports background, then theres me ...by the way its sports massage/ Swedish and a&p Im studying. I do know the answers just kinda needed to know I was on the right Track

Our course is a bit mish mash though to be honest...only started off as an introductory course, then extended onto a btec now its a diplomma. I aint complaining but I never reallly prep myself for all the work I have took on....the tutor doesnt even know when the course will end. Its not the best organised course I have done I tell ya..it has left all us students (well saying all we are down to 4 because others left due to the messing about) confused and disorganised...and the tutor who keeps blaming the college

Thanks for the advice though