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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As an LMP who travels to my clients home this topic is of interest to me. Many have differing opinions and that's perfectly reasonable. I personally should be charging much more for what I do. It's only $75 that I charge and only $10 more for Aromatherapy. I love what I do, deep tissue is a much more taxing modality on the Massage Therapist/Practitioner. I have yet to charge more for that. I don't expect a tip, but I'm always thankful if I get one. These are some of the expenditures out of pocket that I pay for as an independent self employed mobile LMP. Gas/oil and any other services to my vehicle. If my client is 30 miles away that's a 60 mile trip for 1 client in the convenience of their own home where they get to chill after instead of getting in their vehicle and driving themselves after Theraputic massage plus saving themselves a few gallons of gas or more. Depending on the price of gas which is average $3.00 a gal in my State that can run me $25-30 out of pocket. $75-85 (depending on aromatherapy) 75-25=$50 Massage lotions, oils, towels, equipment all cost out of pocket. I don't use crap product, only the best, I never use anything with any form of toxins, fragrance, or chemical. I know many who do, but I can't and won't. Only the best for my clients because I care about their health on every level. Even my cleaning supplies including what I wash the table/chair with, and the laundry from towells, blankets and sheets are washed in Thieves cleaner completely toxic free, plant cleaners. How much supply I use depends on the client. I've used as much as $25 worth of product when I broke down my diffuser with the essential oils diffusing in the air, and applied with the carrier and essential oil on the client. But I average about $15 worth including oils (carriers), essential oils, cleaning, washing. 50-15=$35 Then often have to count the unpaid time equalling to about 3 hours. 1 hour for the actual massage, and 2 for preparation and drive time, set up, break down. That time is not paid obviously, lol. I buy my own massage oil bottles that I often make specific client specific blends for, I pay the tax and shipping as well. Paper towels etc. Then there is yearly insurance and licensing, and depending on your State I have to provide continueing education hours which can easily cost between $800-2500 depending on the classes to keep my license. I also pay for my website, advertising, and computer, and business phone expenses. That runs me average $200 a month. I'm sure I'm missing a lot but I'm thankful for this thread because it's really making take a harder look at cost. I know when you work for a Spa...unless you are independent and only operating their independently. But if you work for a Spa, usually the tables are already provided for, you don't have to buy your own, or replace parts etc. They generally supply the lotions, oil, towels etc. And you drive there stay till your shift is over and drive home (pretty much). Massage work is not easy. It's very hard on the practitioners body. Could you kneed bread for 3 hours straight without stopping? Just something to think about. [/quote] Then charge more, its tacky for someone who is self employed to expect a tip. If you want more money, ask for it upfront. [/quote]
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