All MT's are not alike, so try a few until you find one you
like. I've been to 3 different MT's in my last 6 visits.
The first was pretty good and until I tried others I thought
she was great.
The second was great! Right pressure, right mix of
technique, right price ($50/hour) minimal conversation, but
conversant enough for comfort.
The third was disappointing the first time, but something
about her technique made me try one more time. The second
visit was very different with a major improvement in
pressure (the first was way too gentle). At the end of
the session I told her about my disappointment with the
first session and why I thought the second session was so
much better.
The differences between each MT revolved around how much
they wanted to talk during the massage, how much pressure
they applied, and the mix of techniques applied, and the
lotions/oils used and the price of the massage. The second
two MT's are closer to a price I can afford and they give
the better massage with less talking, but enough talking.
Two months ago I was uncomfortable with the idea of going
for a massage, even though my neck, shoulder, back and leg
were begging for it. You eased me over my body image worry
and the result is great!
Suggestion: Ask your new clients what they liked and didn't
like about the massage before you send them off; that is, if
you are willing to adapt. Also, if your layout allows for
alternating rooms, give your client more time to just lay
there after the massage before they have to get up and get
dressed. After each massage I've been told to take my time,
but the room is booked and I know I have to move out for the
next client. The post-massage bliss is too good to lose by
hurrying off the table.