The Needy Client
Instead of giving advice to clients about their personal lives, have them actively participate in the session to keep their focus on the work.
Laura Allen
Laura Allen has been a licensed massage therapist since 1999 and an approved provider of continuing education since 2000. She is the author of Nina McIntosh's The Educated Heart, now in its fifth edition, and numerous other books. Allen lives in the mountains of western North Carolina with her husband and their two rescue dogs.
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
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Working with Clients with Mental Health Conditions
Seeking supervision with a professional clinician is wise when working with clients living with mental health conditions.
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The Careless Therapist
Carelessness can negatively impact your business and your reputation.
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The Stressed-Out Therapist
Massage therapists have stress like everyone else; self-care is not selfish.
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Advice May Be Contraindicated
Avoid giving advice on personal problems and issues that may be out of your scope.
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The Resentful Massage Therapist
Don't complain about your obligations. Instead, own your career and show it through your professionalism.