Everyone always says to stay away from these two topics. Some Massage Therapists swear their businesses have suffered because of it. I think their businesses suffered because they didn’t know how to handle it.
We handle it fine because we do not care what your religion and or politics are. We don’t have anything on our intake form that requires us to know that. It really does not matter what team you are on. We are on your team when you are on our table. We are not going to do anything different than giving you are utmost skill, attention and care when you are on our table, regardless of your beliefs and/or politics.
If you want to share something or talk about this when you are on our table fine, suit yourself. We do not really like to talk during a session except for getting your feedback, checking in with you and facilitating the goals of the actual session. So, do forgive us for not diving into a huge discussion. If we do not dive into a discussion with you it does not mean; we really don’t care, we agree, we disagree or we are afraid if you really knew what we believed we would lose your business. Hell, we don’t want to discuss sports, kids, fashions, recipes or anything because we want to focus on doing our job and meeting you; the client, where you are at and help you get where you want to be.
Don’t get us wrong, you are welcome to talk and we will listen, sometimes we learn something valuable. We recognize that sometimes people just need to vent or have someone to listen to them. Some people just relax better when their mouth is moving. Some people need to twirl their hair or wiggle their toes. We want you to feel comfortable and safe and be able to relax.
I am going to share a little story with you. Once there was a lovely client who on her 17th visit to see me in two years asked me “Why are you always so nice to me?”
I asked “Why wouldn’t I be nice to you?”
She said “You know I despise your political party, I think you are wrong about a lot of things and tell you that all the time.”
I asked “How do you know what my political party is and why would that mean I need to be anything but nice to you?”
She said “I just thought that because you are a Massage Therapist and most of them are on the other side, and you never really agreed with me. You know a lot of people have said that I am opinionated and hateful.”
I said “That is a shame, I adore your spirit, I am honored you feel safe and want to share your opinions with me. Besides none of that concerns me, what I am truly grateful for is that you value the work I do. I am thrilled that I am able to help you. You continue to come see me in spite of what you perceive to be our difference of opinions. I appreciate that a lot.”
She said “I am not sure how to take that but, I am glad you are my Massage Therapist.”
I said “Okay, let me focus on your arm now please. Can you move your fingers and feel the difference?”
And all she said was “Oh yes!”
And the session continued and she rebooked and came back again and again and again.
Regardless of what you believe or how you vote you can always book an appointment by clicking here or give us a call at 610-933-3666 or 610-906-2322