How much should I tip on a $60 massage?

How much should I tip on a $60 massage?

Since tips are standard protocol for massage therapists, you should assume a 20 percent tip in any massage or spa treatment situation (unless a self-employed therapist specifically tells you their rate is all-inclusive).

How do you deal with a difficult massage therapist?

Discuss your plan for the massage with your type A client so he can relax instead of needing to know what’s next. To relieve your client of the burden of “needing to achieve” anything during a session, ask him to simply focus his attention on his breath and areas of tension. This way he will feel empowered and useful.

How much do you tip your facialist?

The answer is absolutely yes. Remember that your esthetician is providing you with a service, so you should always tip. What to tip for a facial is much like tipping a server at a restaurant. A 20\% tip is good, but base it off the esthetician’s performance.

What is inappropriate during a massage?

A massage therapist should never touch the genital area of the client. This is either sexual abuse or prostitution. However, it is never appropriate to perform massage on or touch a woman’s nipples. The area of the upper inner thigh, either in front or back, is an area that is rarely touched.

Can I record my massage session?

It’s important to discuss recording sessions with the therapist. That’s the case in California, which has a “two party consent” requirement for recordings, so both the therapist and the client (and anyone else in the session if there are multiple clients) would be required to sign a consent form.

How much should you tip your massage therapist?

So, if you had a great massage, leaving 20 percent is perfectly fine. If it was the best massage you believe you have ever experienced and the therapist went above and beyond to make you feel better, tipping higher than 20 is always appreciated.

What is this “warning” from massage therapists?

Warning: Contains brutal honesty aimed at less then 1\% of massage clients. It’s mostly a backwards way of telling you how awesome you are if you don’t do these things or are concerned that you might. Hint: If you’re concerned… you have nothing to worry about. Believe me.

Do therapists need to tip their clients?

While this extra money is often greatly appreciated, it is not strictly necessary. Therapists working for a corporation need the tips to offset the lower pay they receive for the same amount of work while a self-employed therapist can keep all the money they charge a client, essentially negating the need for tips.

Can a massage therapist refund a client who has bad hygiene?

Of course, if there is any possibility that treating a client puts your health at risk, it’s better to end the session, refund the fee, and let the client know they need to resolve the issue before returning again. Another common problem massage therapists face is bad body odor from a client who doesn’t practice good hygiene.