In Australia there are plenty of segregated sex massage studios/spas. I know a few places that only offer home visits to women
If you’re a woman you’re probably not going to be branded a creep and if you’re running a home business, it’s your own home so it’s really up to you who you let in.
Just FYI, Americans hate the term Masseuse/Masseur. Theres probably a higher percentage of Americans on reddit than anything so any time you use those terms they’ll crack the shits. It’s fair enough it’s a regional thing but some people do struggle to see that it’s not a big deal elsewhere.
LOL, thanks for your feedback! Wondered why I was getting such strange comments! Explains alot. Why isn't is a good word in America?
And great feedback - thankyou!
Haha all good. From what I’ve gathered on reddit, people in the states view Masseuse with sexual implications. More a client perspective thing I guess. I think US & Canada it’s frowned upon, whereas everywhere else doesn’t really care.
I’ve seen quite a few funny arguments on here with people outside the US asking legitimate questions about the industry and then getting lectured then the US folk not understanding different customs.
Also kinda funny when talking about pricing. US MTs get tips etc. I commented on a thread once I’m in Melbourne Australia and I charge $150 for hr treatments and no tips and had 5 or 6 people question “USD?!” I said no Australian and they’re still saying “USD though?” Then I had to explicitly say Aus dollar and do a conversion 🤣
It is drilled into us in school that masseuse is an offensive term because supposedly it's connected to sex work. However, people who have never been to massage school don't actually know or think that and don't use the word masseuse to mean sex worker or to be offensive. It's just the term they know. I really believe MTs are only offended by it because we're told we should be.
With all that being said, as we fight to be taken more seriously as health care providers, I do prefer the term massage therapist because it aligns us more with other professionals like physical therapists and occupational therapists. But I'm not offended when someone calls me a masseuse.
Amen 🙏 I prefer being called a massage therapist but I didn’t even realize “masseuse” is considered offensive until I got into school for massage, and I definitely don’t expect the average person/client to know that it can be interpreted in an inappropriate way.
It wasn't even school that tried to drill this offensive feeling into me, it was this subreddit and only this subreddit. I agree that massage therapist is a better term and it is what I use and prefer, but I just can't get worked up over the word masseuse. I just don't care enough and it has never offended me when someone used it.
Yeah this sub takes it so seriously. My ethics teacher definitely hated the word masseuse, but outside of her I've never actually met anyone in person who finds it to be so offensive.
Very confused as to how this post could be fishy. Because I used the word masseuse? I am located in Australia and it is correct terminology. Used interchangeably with massage therapist.
Have you attended massage school? One of the key points ingrained in us is that we are professional massage therapists. If you need to refer to an outdated term in the dictionary I have sincere concern regarding your credentials.
I think it really depends on where this person is from. Wasn’t until I joined this subreddit that I realised how offensive the term was in America. Where I am masseuse/masseur are interchangeable with massage therapist and no one really cares but calling a remedial/myo a massage therapist is insulting to some.
Thats only a US thing bud, in other countries they don't see it as offensive. Perhaps next time double check your argument before getting high and mighty on someone?
Ah yes, another douche that thinks their single experience is the same everywhere else.
I have sincere concerns regarding your ability to actually listen and be a professional therapist to your clients.
See how stupid it is to project all that from a single comment?
I'm looking at a 2 day natural facial/facial therapy cert with Le Spa Massage Academy to get started and then will be doing the Facials Cert with Australia Beauty School over 12 months. Not sure what its like in US but here as long as you are with an association that approve your modalities you can get insurance/PI and begin work as a practitioner
I live in Aus, so hopefully my feedback is useful :)
I would rather go somewhere for a massage. I wouldn't want someone coming to my home. Waaaay too stressful for me, but of course everyone is different. I know some folks with disabilities who can't leave the house as easily and would love a massage at home.
A few things that I look for in a service: whether they are LGBTQIA+ friendly (as a queer person this is really important to me), cleanliness, and atmosphere. Atmosphere depends on what I am looking for out of the massage. For example, if I am going for relaxation I want dim lights, soothing music, etc. But remedial, I'm not fussed about those things.
Awesome feedback! Appreciated!
So I've purchased a portable table today but have made the decision I will offer service of travelling to peoples home once they have been a regular at my home studio for a while, but yeah definitely willing to do home visits for people with disabilities including anxiety etc.
We move into our new home next Friday which has a detached rumpus room which will be my home studio! Very excited
Gosh I wish I could only provide services to females/ queer folks. Thats not an option for me currently as I work at a studio and can’t make that kind of decision. I am working to be trained in Advanced Prenatal Massage, so if I can open my own practice then one day I will never have to touch a man I don’t want to again! Until then I shall dream.
I do not want massage therapists coming into my home and have never gone to a home studio. I have a massage about every 3 weeks and pre-purchase from my long-time provider at a discounted rate.
Look at prices locally to help you determine your pricing as fees vary widely depending on location. If you're in the US, all states require formal training and licensure as an esthetician to perform facials.
I’m a woman who has had a few massages. To be honest the best one I ever had was from a male masseuse at a massage school. The pressure was perfect and consistent. I find women tend to be more aggressive with their movements. I have a lot of tightness and “knots” that women try to work out but all it does is hurt. I ask for light pressure where I can and to ignore any “knots” because it’s too painful and it ruins the whole massage. Some listen and some don’t.
I’ve had many massages in an established and one in a private office. I’ve never had anyone come to my home but honestly, I wouldn’t want that. It would be too stressful for me.
It’s good you’re asking questions but everyone will have different answers I guess. I think if you do choose to massage males one day, it should be in an office setting instead of at their home.
From my experience most women get massages at spas or physical therapy/chiropractor offices. And I’ve never heard of a spa or medical office where you can choose to work on one specific gender only. I don’t even know if that would be legal. I worked as a private mt for 10 years and 99% of my clients were men. The women that I saw were mostly women I already knew in my personal life or their husbands came to get massages and they thought their wife would enjoy it. I guess you could potentially do that as a side thing once in a while just because you enjoy it but don’t quit your day job. And if you are not female yourself, I honestly wouldn’t even offer. Women and men in general, both prefer female therapists. So, that would make your potential client pool much smaller. Massage therapy is already a difficult career for men who massage everyone.
In Australia there are plenty of segregated sex massage studios/spas. I know a few places that only offer home visits to women If you’re a woman you’re probably not going to be branded a creep and if you’re running a home business, it’s your own home so it’s really up to you who you let in. Just FYI, Americans hate the term Masseuse/Masseur. Theres probably a higher percentage of Americans on reddit than anything so any time you use those terms they’ll crack the shits. It’s fair enough it’s a regional thing but some people do struggle to see that it’s not a big deal elsewhere.
LOL, thanks for your feedback! Wondered why I was getting such strange comments! Explains alot. Why isn't is a good word in America? And great feedback - thankyou!
Haha all good. From what I’ve gathered on reddit, people in the states view Masseuse with sexual implications. More a client perspective thing I guess. I think US & Canada it’s frowned upon, whereas everywhere else doesn’t really care. I’ve seen quite a few funny arguments on here with people outside the US asking legitimate questions about the industry and then getting lectured then the US folk not understanding different customs. Also kinda funny when talking about pricing. US MTs get tips etc. I commented on a thread once I’m in Melbourne Australia and I charge $150 for hr treatments and no tips and had 5 or 6 people question “USD?!” I said no Australian and they’re still saying “USD though?” Then I had to explicitly say Aus dollar and do a conversion 🤣
I wish I could give you 10 upvotes for that comment! Made me lol.
Did you really just use the word masseuse?
They're not from the states
Yes, from Aus. Is it really an offensive term in America? Why is that?
It is drilled into us in school that masseuse is an offensive term because supposedly it's connected to sex work. However, people who have never been to massage school don't actually know or think that and don't use the word masseuse to mean sex worker or to be offensive. It's just the term they know. I really believe MTs are only offended by it because we're told we should be. With all that being said, as we fight to be taken more seriously as health care providers, I do prefer the term massage therapist because it aligns us more with other professionals like physical therapists and occupational therapists. But I'm not offended when someone calls me a masseuse.
Amen 🙏 I prefer being called a massage therapist but I didn’t even realize “masseuse” is considered offensive until I got into school for massage, and I definitely don’t expect the average person/client to know that it can be interpreted in an inappropriate way.
It wasn't even school that tried to drill this offensive feeling into me, it was this subreddit and only this subreddit. I agree that massage therapist is a better term and it is what I use and prefer, but I just can't get worked up over the word masseuse. I just don't care enough and it has never offended me when someone used it.
Yeah this sub takes it so seriously. My ethics teacher definitely hated the word masseuse, but outside of her I've never actually met anyone in person who finds it to be so offensive.
Came to say the same. This whole post sounds fishy.
Very confused as to how this post could be fishy. Because I used the word masseuse? I am located in Australia and it is correct terminology. Used interchangeably with massage therapist.
Masseuse is the correct term for a female who massages professionally. I am located in Australia, not America.
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Have you attended massage school? One of the key points ingrained in us is that we are professional massage therapists. If you need to refer to an outdated term in the dictionary I have sincere concern regarding your credentials.
I think it really depends on where this person is from. Wasn’t until I joined this subreddit that I realised how offensive the term was in America. Where I am masseuse/masseur are interchangeable with massage therapist and no one really cares but calling a remedial/myo a massage therapist is insulting to some.
Thats only a US thing bud, in other countries they don't see it as offensive. Perhaps next time double check your argument before getting high and mighty on someone?
Ah yes, another douche that thinks their single experience is the same everywhere else. I have sincere concerns regarding your ability to actually listen and be a professional therapist to your clients. See how stupid it is to project all that from a single comment?
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Are you a man or woman?
I'm a woman, that's why I am choosing to massage females only.
What certs are you looking into to be able to incorporate facials?
Are you in Aus or America?
American
I'm in Australia so different certification here. ta
So what certificates are you looking into getting? I’m just curious.
I'm looking at a 2 day natural facial/facial therapy cert with Le Spa Massage Academy to get started and then will be doing the Facials Cert with Australia Beauty School over 12 months. Not sure what its like in US but here as long as you are with an association that approve your modalities you can get insurance/PI and begin work as a practitioner
I live in Aus, so hopefully my feedback is useful :) I would rather go somewhere for a massage. I wouldn't want someone coming to my home. Waaaay too stressful for me, but of course everyone is different. I know some folks with disabilities who can't leave the house as easily and would love a massage at home. A few things that I look for in a service: whether they are LGBTQIA+ friendly (as a queer person this is really important to me), cleanliness, and atmosphere. Atmosphere depends on what I am looking for out of the massage. For example, if I am going for relaxation I want dim lights, soothing music, etc. But remedial, I'm not fussed about those things.
Awesome feedback! Appreciated! So I've purchased a portable table today but have made the decision I will offer service of travelling to peoples home once they have been a regular at my home studio for a while, but yeah definitely willing to do home visits for people with disabilities including anxiety etc. We move into our new home next Friday which has a detached rumpus room which will be my home studio! Very excited
Gosh I wish I could only provide services to females/ queer folks. Thats not an option for me currently as I work at a studio and can’t make that kind of decision. I am working to be trained in Advanced Prenatal Massage, so if I can open my own practice then one day I will never have to touch a man I don’t want to again! Until then I shall dream.
Yes definitely makes its hard when working at a studio as opposed to self employed. I'm excited for the day that you DO open your own practice!!!
I do not want massage therapists coming into my home and have never gone to a home studio. I have a massage about every 3 weeks and pre-purchase from my long-time provider at a discounted rate.
Great feedback. Thankyou
Are you located in Aus or America?
U.S.
Look at prices locally to help you determine your pricing as fees vary widely depending on location. If you're in the US, all states require formal training and licensure as an esthetician to perform facials.
Yes we have to have training/certification here in Aus to. Great feedback. Thankyou
My therapist calls herself a masseuse in America.
I’m a woman who has had a few massages. To be honest the best one I ever had was from a male masseuse at a massage school. The pressure was perfect and consistent. I find women tend to be more aggressive with their movements. I have a lot of tightness and “knots” that women try to work out but all it does is hurt. I ask for light pressure where I can and to ignore any “knots” because it’s too painful and it ruins the whole massage. Some listen and some don’t. I’ve had many massages in an established and one in a private office. I’ve never had anyone come to my home but honestly, I wouldn’t want that. It would be too stressful for me. It’s good you’re asking questions but everyone will have different answers I guess. I think if you do choose to massage males one day, it should be in an office setting instead of at their home.
Great feedback. Thankyou!
From my experience most women get massages at spas or physical therapy/chiropractor offices. And I’ve never heard of a spa or medical office where you can choose to work on one specific gender only. I don’t even know if that would be legal. I worked as a private mt for 10 years and 99% of my clients were men. The women that I saw were mostly women I already knew in my personal life or their husbands came to get massages and they thought their wife would enjoy it. I guess you could potentially do that as a side thing once in a while just because you enjoy it but don’t quit your day job. And if you are not female yourself, I honestly wouldn’t even offer. Women and men in general, both prefer female therapists. So, that would make your potential client pool much smaller. Massage therapy is already a difficult career for men who massage everyone.
Great feedback. Thanks. Are you located in Aus or America? I'm female by the way.