A thorough health history is an important factor in determining the safest, most effective massage for your client.
Is it important for massage therapists to take a thorough client health history?
A thorough health history is an important factor in determining the safest, most effective massage for your client.
Here are 3 tips for taking health history:
1. Always take a client history, preferably face-to-face.
2. If time is a factor, a detailed questionnaire for clients to fill out in advance will give you an opportunity to review the history and ask any necessary follow-up questions.
3. It is important to find out as much as you can about their injury history.
Remember, when something goes wrong and a massage client gets injured, you could be liable and possibly sued.
Having comprehensive liability insurance for massage therapy with American Massage Council guarantees a level of confidence and is a best business practice.
