{"id":132982,"date":"2021-08-04T17:29:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T17:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gracefultouch.org\/blog\/?p=132982"},"modified":"2021-09-22T16:06:31","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T16:06:31","slug":"conversation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gracefultouch.org\/latest\/massage-therapist\/conversation\/","title":{"rendered":"Massage Therapists and Dealing With Difficult People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was not told about the tool the therapist used until I arrived for my appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this statement is true the intake process prior to the massage also includes gaining permission for using both non-allergenic coconut oil and the tool I use during the massage.  This takes place with each new client that I work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE:  You can read through other reviews and see that the results of the resource I use are phenominal in most cases including this one which I will further explain in a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seemed to work during this session…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it was working and I check in with my clients throughout the session to make sure that it continues to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

… however immediately following, I noticed my pain level increasing, I couldn\u2019t breathe and I was under extreme duress crying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was my first indication of trouble which I have not witnessed with any other client.  I began to take proper action accordingly as will be revealed ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He had to get the chiropractor to lodge my ribs back in place So I could breathe again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My professional expertise allows me to work with muscles.  That’s my speciality.  As a muscle releases if a rib is out it is going to cause muscle grabbing which is exactly what happened.  This is the first time in 3 years that I have witnessed this result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Had their not been a bone issue I would not have secured help from the Chiropractor.  Once things turned to bone I realized it was out of scope with my practice and immediately turned to expertise that is beyond my understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve never experienced anything like this massage before And I get at least six massages a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, the massages that I provide are more focused on Trigger Point within a Deep Tissue mindset than other Therapists.  This is a correct statement and one which is getting rave reviews from 95% of all that I work with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The masseuse rarely used his hands and used a vibrating tool instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I do not agree with this statement though I can appreciate the clients persepective.  As the tool that is being referenced was gaining such great results, I did use what appeared to me to be working best to what I believed was the best interest of the clients requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I asked where his training was and he was closed about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only reason I would not answer such a question is if I did not hear it.  Not hard to imagine since much of the massage is spent faced down into a circular pillow that is designed for the purposes of massage therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the record, I was trained at Black Hills Health and Education in Hermosa, SD.  Though I have taken other classes since the training that was necessary for me to receive my license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will not go back and I do not recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should be noted that this session took place during the time of increased biking due to the Sturgis rally that happens here.  It should both be noted and considered accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I rated professionalism low because he was not forthcoming on his training<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have already addressed this concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

and he was trying to sell me another appointment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After seeing the results of the first massage I knew based on the clients circumstances that a follow up massage would be a good idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I was making this suggestion to a client who was exhibiting this statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It seemed to work during this session…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when the bone began to grab and the client was increasingly exhibiting the results thereof I ensured the clients comfort and went for help that was beyond the scope of my practice instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

as I was increasingly becoming distressed with pain and crying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY RESPONSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point my recommendation had stopped and I was waiting for the Chiropractor to arrive instead.  When he did I remained present to provide any type of assistance that I possibly could which at this point was minimal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the event ended I sought counsel of the Chiropractor who advised me that their was little to nothing that I could have done differently because as the muscles were relaxed the bone became aware of its displacement and issues esculated accordingly. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CLIENT I was not told about the tool the therapist used until I arrived for my appointment. MY RESPONSE While this statement is true the intake process prior to the massage also includes gaining permission for using both non-allergenic coconut oil and the tool I use during the massage.  This takes place with each new […]<\/p>\n

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