Hi,
First time on this site so not sure if this is in the right bit?
I have my first weekend fair in a couple of weeks. I will be doing seated Thai Massage, seated Acupressure Massage and hand and arm massage.
I am not sure how much to charge, I thought £10.00 for the first 2 and £5.00 for the hand and arm.
Also would like some advice on how to cut the seated massage's down to 15 min. Ay advice would be much appreciated.
I would keep it simple and charge the same fee for whatever you are offering - £5 would not be unreasonable for 15/20 minutes. If this is the first health fair you have done, it will be good experience - you may find that you are quiet initially, and then have a rush of interest for a few hours. Have a clip board with a timetable on it, and ask people to write down their name and contact details (email address) in the slot they would prefer. Make sure you allow a 10 minute break for yourself a couple of times during the day.
Invariably you will spend longer with people than you intend - I always do! So, this is when the timetable can go a bit pear-shaped! Keep to 20 minute segments, which gives you time for a turn-around (hand clean/change of linen(paper roll) etc.
Have a sheet of contra-indicated conditions - I have a laminated list that I take with me - show this to prospective punters and ask them to assure you that they do not have any of the listed conditions. You will not have time to do a consultation. Have lots of leaflets on hand, plus your diary, and book them in for a treatment within the next few weeks. Offer a 'special discount' if you like - 6 treatments for the price of 5 type of thing. Have a little disclaimer at the bottom of the booking sheet saying that no details will be released to a 3rd party. The next day, email the people on the list to thank them for taking an interest in your therapies, and re-inforce your 'special offer'.
I don't do any of the therapies you have mentioned, but I try to keep to a few basic movements, and aim for relaxation - even in a busy village hall! I once did a Christmas fundraiser run by the local Brownies - it was brilliant fun - and towards the end I had 12 little Brownies sitting in a row on a bench, each holding one sock in their hand, so that I could massage one foot of their choice for 3 minutes for 30p - it was hysterical!
Hi Jabba,
Thanks for the reply, lots of useful information for me. I have a edited version of a client sheet for them to fill in. The 3rd party or email info is not something that would have occurred to me.
I love the bit about the Brownies so cute.
Really appreciate your feedback.
Hi,
First time on this site so not sure if this is in the right bit?
I have my first weekend fair in a couple of weeks. I will be doing seated Thai Massage, seated Acupressure Massage and hand and arm massage.
I am not sure how much to charge, I thought £10.00 for the first 2 and £5.00 for the hand and arm.
Also would like some advice on how to cut the seated massage's down to 15 min. Ay advice would be much appreciated.
I don't do any of therapies you do but I am trained in Indian head massage which can take from 20 to 30 minutes. I plan to offer 15 minute IHM tasters at pamper events , The iHM routine divides itself naturally into back shoulders arms neck head a face, I intend to offer a combination of 2 or 3 areas depending on what the clients issues are. So I could do back shoulders and arms or shoulders neck and head etc etc.
I don;t know if that helps with with cutting down your massage routine - but thats what I would do
I would keep a simple pricing structure since people may tend to go for the cheapest. If there are going to be other therapists at the event it may pay you to find out what they are charging. I don;t know anything about the structure of the event you are going to but if there is another therapist offering the same treatments and they are charging less than you you may well lose out.
If you can have some leaflets explaining what your therapy is that may be useful as well. I have to say I have never heard of either and people can be reluctant to try something they know nothing about.
One practical thing take a float with you with enough change so you can cope if your first customer handa you a 20.00 note!!
Welcome to the forums.
When I did fairs etc, I charged 5 for 5 mins and 10 for 15. Many people would love a hand or foot massage and you can easily do a lot in 5 mins. This encourages them to buy the 15 mins. And you can charge 15 for half an hour. Encourages them o pay more, it still is cheap, and thy can opt for a mini massage and still feel great. You need to be confident that you will deliver bliss in 5 mins. If not, practice on friends nd family till you have it nailed :):):)
One thing nobody else has mentioned: take somebody along with you because you can't work and talk at the same time - well, I can't! When I do these events, my wife always comes with me. While I'm working on a client, she's lining up the next one, taking their details or giving them information about my therapies. If people have prebooked a time slot, she'll also give them a call when I'm nearly ready for them to make sure they're still coming - so get their phone number too.
I also run a competition - if they give their details on the contact sheet, they go into a prize draw for a free massage. People always love a freebie, and if the winner becomes a regular client that will pay for your stand at the fair on its own.
I don't specify how long they're going to get. I charge £5 for a "seated massage taster". I can then decide how long to give them based on how busy I am, what they need and whether I think they might become a regular client. I do a basic acupressure back and shoulder massage for everyone. I can then add head, face, arms, hands, etc. if I choose to.
HTH
Steve
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for all your suggestions an input, lots of good advice which I will put to good us. Really appreciated. :):o:)
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