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Speak Your Mind: How much break time do you give yourself between sessions?
We asked massage therapists about the lengths of their breaks. How long of a break do you get between sessions?
“Depends on the client. Anywhere from 30 minutes to a full hour.”
—Tree Marino
“Medical massage is so labor intensive; I try to let my body cool for an hour in between.”
—Drew Koelemeyer
“I’ve been a mobile therapist for 24 years. My break is usually the drive time from one client to the next, which could range from 5 to 30 minutes. If I am doing multiple sessions at one location, my break is 10 minutes or less.”
—Michelle Roos
“Thirty minutes. I love having the time to chart, clean, snack, and prep. Feeling rushed spikes my nervous system.”
—@ElysseCheadle, RMT
“I’ve been an MT for over 30 years. I’ve worked in all kinds of settings—even taught at a massage school. I’m 73 years old, and I still love massage! Thirty minutes is my sweet spot. We have to take care of ourselves first so we can help take care of others.”
—Dianna Lynn Jungels
“Theoretically [15–20 minutes]. Sometimes [I don’t get a break].”
—@themassagochist
“I prefer 30, but I usually get 15.”
—Brian Jeffries
“45 minutes to 1 hour.”
—Misty Carreiro
“[Thirty minutes or longer.] After 17 years, I refuse to do any less.”
—@saraskudLMT
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