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How can you interview new massage clients in a way that sets you up for a good therapeutic relationship? Here's how I go about it.
1:30 Establishing rapport
1:51 Demystifying massage
2:10 Reducing the power differential
3:28 How to get good information from clients
5:05 Sitting/standing on the same level
5:28 Introducing yourself and your massage approach
5:56 Asking openended questions and followup questions
6:20 Mirroring your client's areas of interest
8:05 Giving neutral responses to avoid "leading the witness"
8:32 Explaining undressing, getting informed consent for hip work
9:04 Asking for client communication regarding pressure, personal space, etc
9:30 Why I'm so thorough during the first interview with new massage clients

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When I'm interviewing new massage clients, I see it as an opportunity to set the tone for the possibly yearslong therapeutic relationship ahead. While I try to give as much of this information as possible to clients beforehand (via my website, Facebook page, videos, etc), I think it's okay to repeat myself and reemphasize the most important points.

Really, even if you forget something or stumble over a line or two (I always do!), the most important thing is to take the time. A 3 minute client intake can be much more impactful than a 30 second checkin. It gives you and your client time to give and receive more information, and it sets you up for having open lines of communication in the future.

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