Hello,
I've been asked to take part in a local fundraising event-offering Reflexology but "taster" sessions of 20 minutes.
Has anyone ever done anything like this and, if so, what did you include?
I had the idea to ask each person if they had a specific problem area and include that-any other ideas or suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks
Debbie
Hi TIM-Name
If you are giving 20 minute treatments, don't put yourself under pressure. Just massage the feet, toes and ankles then press several points in a pattern for vitality, ie pituitary, adrenal, solar plexus, spine or any other ones you like doing. Keep it simple, after all it's taster treatments not full blown consultation.
Best wishes at the event
RP
I agree with RP. I'm not a Reflexologist, but when I did my first taster evening as a new-ish massage therapist, I was so keen, I tried to do far too much in the allotted 20 minutes, trying to really impress everyone and sort out all their problems, and nearly killed myself in the process - and didn't do much good, either, I expect!
Now, unless they ask for something specific, I just do a very general, relaxing back and shoulder massage with the focus on making them feel good and appreciating how beneficial massage is.
Remember, it is just a taster and if they like it they'll book you for a full session.
Thank you, both. That really helped to put it all into perspective 🙂
yes, I was thinking long those lines - not to ask for a ''problem'', cos if it isnt fixed in 20 mins they might judge reflexology as not working.
You could phrase it in terms of what is actually going on- if people are there to help raise funds...you could offer to revitalise them to give them stamina / more get up and go so they can go and take part in everything without flagging...
tigress
I've done a few pamper events at local schools and have always offered 20 min reflexology taster sessions where I just do gentle warm up and stretches, back, neck, head, shoulder and diaphragm reflexes - 10 mins each foot really doesn't allow for any more. Make sure your appts are 30 mins apart to allow time for people to sit down, get shoes and socks off and for you to do a short consultation to check contra-indications.
Make sure you take plenty of leaflets or price lists to put on display for people to take in the event that you are fully booked so you get your info out to as many people as possible.
After the event I follow up with a letter to each client, (details from consultation sheet) hoping that they enjoyed their treatment and offering a voucher, (the same value they paid for their taster session), off a future full length treatment. So far I've always managed to gain at least 1 new client from each pamper evening.
Good luck with it! 🙂 Tracey
Hiya
I've done a few pamper evenings and like others have suggested try not to be too specific in your goals for each client. I always include a lot of relaxers and I find I need to be aware of my speed as I sometimes have a tendancy to speed up if i'm trying to fit too much in a 20 minute treatment. Also, make sure you have plenty of your own literature as people who don't have time or don't want a treatment there and then might still want to take a leaflet.
Footsie01's idea of offering a voucher for the amount of the taster treatment is great. I've never done that and will adopt that idea - thank you!
Hi, just wanted to update those that were so helpful when I first asked the question: the fundraiser went really well (aside from last minute nerves!).
I stuck to relaxation, was fully booked for the three hours and gained a few new clients-really worthwhile.
Thanks so much for helping to put my mind at ease.