When it comes to massage therapists, their services are not one size fits all, and that can impact your home massage service experience. To know if someone will gel with your personality and be attentive to your needs from just reading a profile online can be a bit difficult. As an at-home spa service network, we understand that countless factors make each massage experience unique, from therapist specialties to client preferences. We want to build your confidence here to book that in-home massage.
With Soothe, we emphasize the importance of showing off our independent provider’s unique capabilities in their bios. These providers can build out their bios, including an “About” section, the total number of their completed bookings with Soothe, when they joined the platform, their specialties, and recent client reviews culminating in a rating score out of 5. We encourage feedback from all of our clients after each session to help the community out.
Your massage therapist is human as well, and a little bit of communication can go a long way to open up dialogue before your session to ensure that you get the most out of the massage appointment. Here’s how you can determine the right fit for an in-home massage therapist for the best spa experience possible:
Finding An Amazing In-Home Massage Therapist
Personality
Before you confirm your appointment with a massage therapist, we recommend reviewing their profile. Soothe has several options for this to give you peace of mind about who is visiting your home, workplace, or hotel room. Many massage therapists write up a brief bio that highlights their approach to massage therapy, some leaning into therapeutic, holistic, or relaxation-focused modalities. Noting any phrasing describing their philosophy will be helpful, We also recommend looking at recent reviews for a massage therapist. Phrases such as “attentive”, “professional”, “personalized”, etc. can help you identify the qualities of a massage therapist that fit your needs the best. No matter what reason you are looking for a massage, there is a capable professional out there waiting for you to book an appointment.
Once the appointment is booked and confirmed, you are welcome to reach out to your massage therapist with any questions or concerns for the upcoming session. Even if you don’t have any essential questions, this can open up the line of communication for you. Don’t be afraid to speak up—this is key to enhancing your experience and letting your personality shine through to the massage therapist. Let them know what areas need extra attention, or even what pressure you prefer. Simple feedback such as what you are hoping to achieve from the session can help guide them to adjust their technique or bring in different materials to help meet your goals during the session. Anything else logistical such as what parking at the service location looks like or building entry notes can also be given at that time. Don’t forget to also communicate with your therapist during the session as needed to give real-time feedback as you see fit.
Professionalism
Similar to personality, you can observe a lot even before the session in how your massage provider interacts with you. Before booking, their online profile is an excellent place to start. From seeing how they present themselves visually or in written format, you can tell a lot about their style. Reviews play a large role in determining what their professionalism looks like, as this standard can vary for many people. Pre-session, any prompt, clear, or polite responses are typically a good sign that the massage therapist takes their role seriously.
During the session, you can observe their professionalism from start to finish. This can include a timely arrival, setting up a massage space efficiently, explaining the process of the session, or even how they set you up with any aftercare instructions. A professional therapist should maintain clear boundaries, and most importantly, respect your comfort levels. An experienced and professional massage therapist should be able to be attentive to your feedback during the session, adjusting pressure or technique based on your preferences. Leaving a session feeling cared for and respected means that they did a professional job.
Post-Session Thoughts
After your home massage service is complete, take some time later to reflect on how you felt before, during, and after the massage. Did the massage therapist listen to your feedback and adjust techniques accordingly? Were they respectful of your space and boundaries? Consider how comfortable you felt with their presence in your home or other space. If you felt relaxed, heard, and satisfied with the overall experience, it sounds like it was a match for you. These are all good indicators of a good fit. If anything on the flip side felt off, consider what it was in particular, and make changes to find a new therapist the next time you want to book home massage services. Trust your instincts, if it was a good experience after the fact, then you’ve found someone who aligns with your wellness needs.
No two massages are the same, and you deserve personalized, professional care that will meet your needs. It can be difficult to gauge a massage therapist’s personality online, whether this is your first massage experience or your 50th. We hope this gives you the confidence to be more open to booking an in-home massage.
