Ironic turn of events...

[27.lyn]

Yesterday I was chatting with some MTs at work, and it was pointed out that most of us get requests for work on necks, shoulders, backs, or full-body sessions. We usually don't get that many clients requesting work specifically on their arms or legs. I said it would be pretty weird to have a client come in and request work ONLY on their arms and legs, with no time on the aforementioned areas. Laughing, everyone else agreed that it would be very strange indeed.

You can see where this is going.

Today one of my repeat clients came in and requested that I only work on his right arm and both legs. :shock: t017 :mrgreen:

 

[babysnoopyfan]

Ironic turn of events...

: This made me laugh.
Its so true though, it is strange to me as well, if someone were to request just arm and legs. Unless of course they were a dancer or gymnast.

 

[Michael Q]

Ironic turn of events...

Yep.
I only get specific request for legs from athletes or people with leg, knee or foot conditions/injury.
I will FOCUS on legs and hips in a full body session where indicated.

I have heard from a few therapists that sometimes a person who is looking for "other services" will request only leg work. :mrgreen:

 

[Lee P]

Ironic turn of events...

I could certainly go for a session of just arms- especially FA's.

 

[GoodASH]

Ironic turn of events...

Synchronicity. Ha.

It's rare that I get someone who just wants their legs done, but it does happen. I find it to be a nice change from the typical full body, or focus on shoulder region. I get a chance to do deep, specific work on the bulky & long muscles of the legs. A nice change from the usual.

Even more rare for someone to ask for only arms, although I will request it (just feels good) & other MTs I've traded with in the past have requested it as well.

I would imagine someone working with specific injuries would do more of this type of work. I seem to get mostly clients that want relaxation & full body Swedish with some spot NMT where needed.

Now I said that, I'll get specific zone requests for a month or two.

 

[lrd00a]

Ironic turn of events...

I had a client request that I only work on her calves and feet. She was very insistent on not getting a full body massage. Finally I convinced her to at least let me work on her full legs instead of just the calves.

 

[Alison]

Ironic turn of events...

I've never had a request for arm or legs only... but now maybe I will. lol

 

[King Hippo]

Ironic turn of events...

I had a client Saturday morning that she had been x-mas shopping the day before and thus, her feet and legs were sore.

So, per her request, I spent extra long working the calves and feet (since it was a 90 min. session.) It was really nice to hear such good feedback right away as when I spent the extra time working that area.

 

[eyJude]

Ironic turn of events...

I've only ever had requests for arms only by other massage therapists, I think we could all use a good flushing out now and then. I do though have several clients that ask for legs only, they are all either runners or have leg injuries.

I do a Thai foot massage that is only on the lower legs and feet. It's an hour & 15 minutes of pure heaven.

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Angie

 

[sunflower16]

Ironic turn of events...

I work part time at a local company and always get specific body part requests. However, some the the session times are shorter then usual.