you promise people free massages ...

[percival]

... and what happens?

- They forget appointments.

- They decline for a number of reasons. Some say "I'd rather not"
one says "I don't want to be massaged by somebody in training."
Yet another hums and haws after already having had one massage.

Which leaves me thinking:
- Do I smell?
- Am I that bad?
- Do I intimidate people?
- Is it because these people know me?

Anyway, incessant lobbying has got me five case studies so far (including The Hubby), and several more in the pipeline.

In the New Year, I'm going to reserve some time at the Glasgow Tibetan Rokpa centre to offer massages to my Glaswegian friends. I might get an extra massage table for that one.

I've also nailed a couple of potential case studies in York (soupytwist, any interest?).

Ah, the joys of training as a massage therapist ...

Comments

[murasaki99.livejournal.com]

Whoa, people are standing you up when you are donating your time and energy?? Eep. I guess they don't understand what you're offering. I've been worked on by a student masseuse before and it was wonderful! Wish I lived nearby, I'd be a happy volunteer. Hang in there and be persistent. Once you work on someone I doubt they would turn you down again. :-)

I noticed one of the rationales for charging for a Reiki treatment was the theory that people 'do not value that which is free'. That philosophy rather bugged me, especially since Reiki healing energy is supposedly available to all from the Source, but I can see in your experience a reason for that attitude.

Best of luck and enjoy those volunteers who do show up!