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Tyler
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Do I discount my massage therapy sessions while attending school?
If so what cost is everyone starting out.
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Hi Tyler. I believe you are asking if you should while you're still in massage therapy school. The question I'd ask is if you can legally. I don't know the answer. I've been seeing my massage therapist regularly (monthly) for over four years. Our relationship is built on trust and when you are thinking through these business options, I would always recommend to consider trust. I am marketing professional and I feel that trust is critical notably for small businesses.
But, if you can offer massages, I think you should discount because you are in 'training' and if your clients know your in school, my assumption is that they'll tip more to compensate.
But, if you can offer massages, I think you should discount because you are in 'training' and if your clients know your in school, my assumption is that they'll tip more to compensate.
This is a great answer. Kristie. I had some confusion because he specified Spa massage and he wouldn't be licensed to do massage unless he already had his License. I took it as Spa Salon massage, not Physical Medical Massage. Also, he just said while he's attending school and never mentioned if he was studying massage. It's so interesting to get different perspectives when presented with limited details. Have an awesome day !
Michelle M.
Thank you Michelle, appreciate that you took the time to read it.
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Tyler !
As a student, it will be very advantageous to try to continue your therapeutic massage sessions and find some way to receive a student discount. You do not discount (?) the service as you've asked, it is the business that would offer a discount. Now that I reread your question once more, are you a massage therapist asking if you should give people discounts ? I would advise asking again or a different question for exactly what you are trying to get information about. I'll assume it is a service that you are receiving and you want a discount. Let me know if this is accurate.
Tyler, many businesses offer student or senior citizen discounts for their stores or services. If you are receiving spa services, the best thing to do would be to ask that spa if they give student discounts. When you receive your college Student ID, it may even be good for discounts for transportation. The only people that can tell you about discounts is the manager of the place or service. A visit to your Student Services Center on campus may have a list of services and businesses that give discounts to students. Instead of overwhelming yourself by checking all the businesses in your town, just call the place when you think you may want to go there. The question you've asked is very general and unable to be accurately answered in a general way because all businesses are different.
It will also depend on what college you are attending and in what town. There are some broad range companies, however, that do offer student discounts and I have left the link with the list of them below. The discounts for students are in categories such as Electronics and Software, Entertainment, Food and Dining, Transportation, Car Insurance, Cell Phone Service, Membership and Subscription Services, and retail stores. It's best to check with the business that you intend to use as some local places do not participate in offering discounts.
If you are asking because you provide massage therapy and wonder if you should discount your price when you become a student, no, keep your prices the same. There's a chance you'll be more busy when you become a college student and perhaps have time for less clients, but there would be no need to lower your prices.
When looking for a reasonably priced massage service, price them by how long the session is and what price you can handle once you are a student. Also check with your parents if you are on their medical insurance because therapeutic massage may be covered by some insurances, although it's rare. If you can find other therapeutic services that are covered under your insurance, consider going for those.
I hope that this is helpful and I wish you all the best !
DISCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS https://www.collegedata.com/resources/study-break/best-student-discounts-to-use-in-college
As a student, it will be very advantageous to try to continue your therapeutic massage sessions and find some way to receive a student discount. You do not discount (?) the service as you've asked, it is the business that would offer a discount. Now that I reread your question once more, are you a massage therapist asking if you should give people discounts ? I would advise asking again or a different question for exactly what you are trying to get information about. I'll assume it is a service that you are receiving and you want a discount. Let me know if this is accurate.
Tyler, many businesses offer student or senior citizen discounts for their stores or services. If you are receiving spa services, the best thing to do would be to ask that spa if they give student discounts. When you receive your college Student ID, it may even be good for discounts for transportation. The only people that can tell you about discounts is the manager of the place or service. A visit to your Student Services Center on campus may have a list of services and businesses that give discounts to students. Instead of overwhelming yourself by checking all the businesses in your town, just call the place when you think you may want to go there. The question you've asked is very general and unable to be accurately answered in a general way because all businesses are different.
It will also depend on what college you are attending and in what town. There are some broad range companies, however, that do offer student discounts and I have left the link with the list of them below. The discounts for students are in categories such as Electronics and Software, Entertainment, Food and Dining, Transportation, Car Insurance, Cell Phone Service, Membership and Subscription Services, and retail stores. It's best to check with the business that you intend to use as some local places do not participate in offering discounts.
If you are asking because you provide massage therapy and wonder if you should discount your price when you become a student, no, keep your prices the same. There's a chance you'll be more busy when you become a college student and perhaps have time for less clients, but there would be no need to lower your prices.
When looking for a reasonably priced massage service, price them by how long the session is and what price you can handle once you are a student. Also check with your parents if you are on their medical insurance because therapeutic massage may be covered by some insurances, although it's rare. If you can find other therapeutic services that are covered under your insurance, consider going for those.
I hope that this is helpful and I wish you all the best !
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Hello Tyler,
Absolutely, providing massage therapy sessions at a discounted rate while you're still in school is a great strategy to draw in clients and accumulate hands-on experience.
Here's a proposed pricing structure to consider:
**For Students or Practitioners in Training**: Suggest charging between $30 and $50 per hour.
**For Newly Licensed Therapists**: A suitable range could be $50 to $70 per hour.
Remember, these prices can be modified depending on the geographical location of your practice and the current market demand in your area.
Absolutely, providing massage therapy sessions at a discounted rate while you're still in school is a great strategy to draw in clients and accumulate hands-on experience.
Here's a proposed pricing structure to consider:
**For Students or Practitioners in Training**: Suggest charging between $30 and $50 per hour.
**For Newly Licensed Therapists**: A suitable range could be $50 to $70 per hour.
Remember, these prices can be modified depending on the geographical location of your practice and the current market demand in your area.