2.Don't expect a same day appointment. You may find a therapist only works particular days, or will be unable to take a call or answer an email if they have several appointments booked.
3.If
you've never had a particular treatment and you're not sure about it,
consider going to a pamper evening or Mind Body and Soul show where
you can experience taster treatments. Alternatively, book a treatment
you do like and ask the therapist if they can shorten it and include
a 15minute taster of the one you're interested in.
4.Make
sure the therapist is qualified. There are lots of different
qualifications and membership bodies and if it's not on their
website, just ask them. You can then do a quick web search if you
want to check any of the details or standards.
5.Be
aware that a beauty treatment is often not the same as an holistic
one. If you go for a beauty aromatherapy massage you will probably
experience a set massage sequence using a pre-blended aromatherapy
oil. If you go to an holistic therapist offering aromatherapy or
clinical aromatherapy, then you should find that the oils will be
blended specifically for you – check that you will be getting what
you're expecting!
6.If
you are planning to see your therapist regularly, consider they may
be able to offer you a discount for block bookings eg: book 5 and get
1 free. You will probably have to book and pay for your appointments
in advance so it can be an expensive, but it will ensure you complete
the course and, if you do have the money to hand, will give you a
free treatment.
7.Beware
of therapists pushing you into more frequent treatments than you
need. If you have a particular condition or you're trying to get to
the root of a problem, then it may well be that weekly treatments are
recommended for a while, but these should not be indefinitely. Ask
the therapist to give you an idea of how long weekly treatments are
likely to be needed for – remember, that a treatment less regularly
is better than no treatment at all, so if that's all you can afford,
be honest!
8.Ask
a friend if they can recommend a therapist but remember that what
you're looking for may be different to what they like. Also, if
you're looking for a particular specialism, ask a therapist. It may
be that they can help directly or recommend another therapist who may
be more suited to your needs.
9.A
therapist should have your best interests at heart. If they're not
willing to share their knowledge with you, then why should you give
them your money? While you shouldn't expect them to give you a full
consultation without suggesting a proper appointment, you shouldn't
expect them to be guarded or protective about offering a small piece
of information or providing a complete service during your treatment.
10.Like
your therapist! You may only talk to them a little, but there should
be a rapport. Likewise, there's no point going to a therapist you
like but who isn't actually helping you.
