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[quote=Anonymous]As a Massage Therapist myself, the quality of the massage should determine how well you tip.  Most people that come to see me have "problems". If my massage services made you feel better what is that worth to you?  Are you able to actually sleep for once?  Massage therapist working at the major chains now normally get $15-$20 per hour from the "Spa"  BUT that is for actual hours worked on a client.  If the spa is slow and no clients come in and lets say you have a 6 hour shift you made $0.  Yes $0!  So if you had a bad day and there is an appointment available at your local spa and you feel better afterward tip the therapist.  Additionally, the therapist has other expenses like continuing education and insurance for malpractice.

What no one else here mentioned that I have seen is how physically hard massage is.  Most therapist only last 5 to maybe 10 years in the industry.  The basic training at the massage schools does not provide what years of practice do or will.  You want a therapist who knows how to help you feel better.  Pay them to stick around.  It is too hard on the therapist physically and if you are not getting paid good then it is not worth it.  So tip good therapist well if you want them to stick around.

Plus who else will put up with your whining and your skin problems and your stinky feet all that body hair and who else is going to touch you?  Treat the therapist good and they will take care of you.

So at a minimum if you got a GOOD massage especially if you requested DEEP pressure tip no less than $20 or your next massage might not be as good.
If it was the best massage you have ever had tip better than you ever have.

BTW masseuse is a female term, masseur is a male term.  both of which are not acceptable terms for a professional massage therapist.

Texas Licensed Massage Therapist 18+ years
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