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Speak Your Mind: Do you play music during sessions?
We polled massage therapists via social media about whether they played music for their clients. Here's what they said.
“It’s whatever the person on the table wants: silence, spa, EDM, tiki lounge, ’80s, folk . . .”
—Melanie Brohm
“Music is a must, client’s choice.”
—@elysiontherapies
“Always, unless otherwise requested. I'm sensitive to those going through heavy grief in particular. Silence may be preferred. I always keep white noise in the room as well.”
—Nancy Catherine Weaver
“Yes, it helps create the energy for the client’s experience.”
—@kathyrivera.co
“Yes, my go-tos include relaxing instrumentals with nature sounds, binaural beats, or lo-fi.”
—@relax.with.shelly
“Yes, healing frequencies and flute playlists.”
—weavingwellnessbodywork
“Absolutely! I have curated playlists according to the length of the massage sessions, so even if I don’t have a clock out, I know where I’m at time-wise by certain songs.”
—@lavondas
“Sometimes silence is golden.”
—@ncashiatsu
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