Massage Therapy at a Party?

Question

A few women are getting together for socializing and they invited a massage therapist (me) to give them a 30-min massages during it.

Do I need to bring Client Health History forms for them to fill in?

Or it is unnecessary as I will just give them a "rub" on the back or feet or hands?

If anyone has a similar experience any detail or idea are welcome.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hiya! I like doing massage at gatherings. There are a few considerations to keep you and your clients safe, though. Bringing intake forms can seem to take to long. Alternatives are bringing a one page dumbed down version, or just asking questions about there ailments. You can even ask questions as you are going through the massage based on what you want to do. For example: You are about to do some head and neck stretches on someone so you quite simply ask the "Do you have any head, neck, or shoulder problems?" and if they have a bone condition or hypertension or any other problem that might contraindicate what you are doing, they will more likely remember it if it is body part specific. I'd go with a short intake though because at least you get a signature and cover your *** in case anything does happen.

Just a note and another thing i'm sure you already know, is to make sure none of your clients have had ANYTHING to drink or have any  pathology's involving a virus or bacteria. Doing massage under these circumstances will push the offending organisms and/or alcohol out of the soft tissue and into to bloodstream, making them even more drunk/sick.  

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

You could probably use a short one like they use for chair massage. - just name, address, and a few general health questions.

Answer 3

it depends on how these people will connect to the "rub"

what if any of them will feel she was treated and is not happy with it and she wants to sue you or get legal advise, will you be indifferent ?? please be advised and make all efforts to be covered legally, then you can have and give fun.

if some invites you to a pool don't you ask if they have insurance, just in case, would you send your kid to someone else's pool and not ask about lifeguard and/or insurance,

and I'm not trying to get the fun out of it, but be first covered,

what is the difference between a smart and a wise man ?

the wise does not enter places the smart knows how to get out from. DON'T FORGET TO HAVE FUN TOO...

Answer 4

I would say yes, you can get information on medical histories and to see if massage is contraindicated for this patient/client.

If you really choose not to bring it, just always remember to ask them if there is any contraidications why they should not get a massage such as back surgery, hypertention, etc....

Remember not asking them will aviod any insurance lost, or other cost....

Just a quote from my friend, "not everyone in the world is a friend."