How to find a MT outside of Soothe etc Hi all,
I was wondering the best way to find a good massage therapist. I’ve typically only gone through the app Soothe. I like...
MedicPigBabySaver replied:
You could try the website for AMTA or ABMP and look for therapist in your area that may be listed.
AnnieMosity replied:
I have lots of clients who find me from Yelp, Google and sometimes AMTA. Mostly from referral. Happy Hunting!
swampstomper22 replied:
Schedulecity and Massagebook searches would limit your results to the LMT businesses that use their vendor program, of which there are many many other options out there so you'd be limiting your result pool. In my area, Yelp really isn't big when it comes to massage businesses (it's mostly restaurant reviews) plus my business owner perspective is yelp is a complete scam who manipulates the results based on whether the business is a subscriber of yelp or not. I'd personally use Google first, find the business with a significant number of awesome reviews over an extended period of time, then narrow it down after checking out their FB pages and websites
saxman6257 replied:
Another way to discover, believe it or not, is GroupOn (I’m sure many will poopoo this). I just say this because I live in a Orange County, CA and just found an awesome massage therapist last week. If you live in this area, let me know and I would be happy to assist or provide info on schools in this area.
va-nella replied:
Try thumbtack! Mostly independent people
gypsyabode replied:
You could also ask for Facebook recommendations and tag your friends in it so that their timeline can see it and add responses ( for more word of mouth referrals) since your friends aren't regulars.
People often locate businesses through Google as mentioned above.
Massage scheduling apps are good too as mentioned, but do base it on vendors who use their services as also mentioned. (Acuity, Massagebook, Schedulicity, Vagaro, Mindbody, Simplybook.me, Full Slate, Soap Vault, Bookedin, Square Appointments, Bodyworkbuddy, Clinicsense and Artichoke are a few sites you can check).
Another place you could look is on Groupon. If you go this route, you can see ratings, reviews ( let you know what type of establishment it is), and even try services at a discount to get an idea of how the therapist works. What's rarely known is that Groupon takes half of that discount so I highly suggest calling the person and asking them if you can get their Groupon rate directly from them so that they can receive the whole amount and you still benefit from the discount.
My last job loved doing this for clients. (It's here in Michigan so I can't refer you).
Another idea to both try at a discount and/ or find a therapist is checking the local massage schools. Some have clinics where students practice on the community at a discount (and you can ask for recommendations of good therapists at those clinic desks) and potentially have your own therapist once they are licensed/ someone who is skilled at a discount. (Speaking from experiences with a school here in Michigan as well).
A lot of our students got really good at the clinic and when clients would ask for recommendations, our clinic could refer based on someone's speacialties and reviews. Also our school kept the resumes of therapists looking for work in the area, whom were already licensed too.
Sorry for the lengthy response, hope it helps.
oleviiia replied:
You could always check yelp? I have personally preferred word of mouth if you know anyone who has a pretty regular massage therapist, especially if they’re going to go to your house.
amethystkeys replied:
Try Zeel which is Soothe’s main competitor.
eroi49 replied:
I'm a professional Licensed MT and I can be found through [Massagebook.com](https://Massagebook.com), [ABMP.com](https://ABMP.com) Googling "Massage near me" has brought in clients for me. Statistics show that the most talented MT's work privately because they get paid better than a spa or large company every would and they generally are also more educated and career focused.
Rivercity76 replied:
Check around at local chiropractic offices, some either employ an lmt or a ic lmt works there
circusfolx replied:
I would use Google to find ones close to you and then check their reviews on Facebook, yelp, wherever.
Tri-Cities area friends.....I'm looking for recommendations for a new massage therapist. If you have someone you like, let me know. Thanks.
Rebekah C. replied:
marisol at 491-1155 She is great and they take insurance too...
Alyssa H. replied:
Aurora Morgan at Schedulicity.com. She's in Queensgate Village and it excellent! Can schedule online or call her. She take insurance as well.
Ben C. replied:
I work at Briggs chiropractic in Kennewick by the mall.
Angie C. replied:
Matt Tullough. He's over by the Marine land Village. He does healing massages.
Jenny G. replied:
Bonnie at Canyon Chiropractic in Kenn. She used to be at Riverside but she was so great I followed her to her new location! Been with her for over 2 years.
Sarah L. replied:
Megan Brunette at Kietzman Massage on Swift. She is awesome!
Corinna D. replied:
Kathy Barnett at Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage. She does this glorious thing called positional therapy along with massage. Works better and faster than chiro and massage separately.
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I may need to hire a chiropractor/masseuse that specializes in self-induced whiplash.
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