Hi hun....just a thought here.

If you give discounts to some with Fibro (which I do think is incredibly nice and sweet of you since you can relate) but how are you gonna know if someone does have Fibro or not? What if someone hears of it and claims to have Fibro just for the discount?
I used to do hair and I've learned that people will take advantage of you at any costs.

I'd hate to see you put yourself through extra work so that someone can cheat you.

I just don't know how anyone would know if someone is lying or not.

Good luck though, I love your idea.

Hugs,
jen

A physio I used to go to would call fm groups and let them know and we would recommend him that way after he did a talk at our group Then hopefully you got no fakers and he wanted a Dr's referral to prove you had fm from your Doc.

here in ontario,canada i pay $60 for 45 min.My insurance pays $500 a year so i divide i up to find how often a year i can go.My massage therapist knows to not use heat with me because i've very temperature sensative.She uses a special mint cream on my feet and ankles as i have problems with burning feet an calves and achilles tendernitis.

Hi thanks for the response-

I get most of my clients through insurance referrals...DRs script...so that helps that.

Also, when I call the client back (as they are all by appointment only) we can chat alittle - find out what they are experiencing -what they need help with- etc etc ...I can usually tell.

Then if someone slipped through that didnt have Fibro? Well, I guess Id have to say they needed massage purdy bad...LOL! Im guessing by the end of the massage I would know.

Thanks again... love all the help with this!

Ps wonderbaby... I gotcha on the take advantage thing for better prices etc... although I have been pretty lucky so far. I do have to say it might have been easier in the very begining of my practice, but not after so many years...its kinda sad what people will do to save a buck...and kinda funny too! Thanks!

I'm coming in late on this, but I know a number of massage therapists and the "going rate" around here is $1 per minute. There are some hungry newbies who charge less, and some frou frou spas that charge more.

For myself, I would definitely take advantage of a discount. I have a therapist who had terrible skin problems, and I trade her Mary Kay for massages. I wish I'd taken a "before" picture because she looks as good as I feel LOL

My chiro (who is also my friend) teaches anatomy to massage students, and she's going to speak to my local fibro support group in January, and while she's speaking, I'm going to have a massage therapist (who has fibro) do 5 minute chair massages so people who have never tried (or have been scared to try) can check it out. She's going to talk about how massage helps for fibro, from an anatomical perspective, which the therapist does the "practical" part.

I'm really looking forward to that, because it was a quickie chair massage that made a believer out of me!

What a wonderful thing to do for fellow fibros. Giving massages has to be really hard work and I would imagine it would be painful for you to give them. I am one of those people who does not tolerate massages well and it breaks my heart. I used to treat myself once a month before I was diagnosed. You are a good person but do not sell yourself too short.

Last time I did something like this... I ended up spending a whole lot of money and feeling a lot worse! Just my experience though?

Oh my I was in a fog and didn't read that one all the way! I am very sorry! I though you recieved a coupon... not that you were making them. I feel soo stupid now :(. Please don't take offense? I wish we could erase responses!

I would FOR SURE! I see a massage therapist weekly, and it has been life changing for me. I know it may not work for everyone, but anything is worth a shot. My therapist charges 40/half, 60/hour. The only reason it is reasonable for me weekly is that my health insurance pays for half. I know at first I was hestitant to spend any more money... since we all get hit real hard with trying all kinds of new rx for drs, supplements, etc.

And, its not a one-time thing for relaxation & pampering, it is a medical treatment for me, that I need to do consistantly. So, fees quickly add up.

Massage is amazing for me. I am so blessed to have an understanding and compassionate therapist who works with me, and educates himself on FM. Thanks for taking the time to ask us!

The local one here is half an hour for $30.00, that is a dollar per minute.

IC2Much- NO... no... of course not- LOL- Im not offended... LOL -I know I have put up some things that I wish I could erase!
Im happy to hear all the feedback-- thats the type of thing I am asking for here good and bad-

What people would like - not like - what would bring them around to trying it... or make them comfortable...etc...

Peace- thats a great idea about the "talks" around to differnet places that your chiro does... also love the idea of exchanging the cosmetics for massage. Trades are great- just like currency. Skill for skill or valued items...good stuff.