What would you expect a professional male massage therapist to wear in the top spa's?
My boyfriend is setting up as a massage therapist in his own treatment rooms and is keen to come across as being the top end of professional in order to differentiate against some of the seedier establishments out there. What would you expect to see him wearing?
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I’d have said "a thong" but YMMV
Confortable clothes in light and neutral colors.
This could depend on what his target clientele is.
If he is targeting sportspeople then plain polo type t shirt with jogging bottoms and trainers is acceptable. The important thing is that his clothing is comfortable and loose fitting to enable the range of movement that he would require. Note that in this field there there is quite a demand for work to be carried out at sporting events so be prepared to have to work outdoors (field & track events, football etc) or in sports halls.
If his target is the Health and Beauty side of the business then there are a range of tunics for men available at health and beauty products retailers. This can be worn with black trousers and black shoes for a smart appearance.
I have found that my clients prefer the former as the tunic can look too "medical" for some peoples taste, especially if the client is elderly.
- hey KB !
- white, white & more white clothing.
- something like medical staff wears, but in totally white color.
- it has 2 be flexible & breathable.
- that’s what I & we all had 2 wear in my aunt spa.
It depends on his target clientele, his niche, his comfort level.
You attract more top end clients if you dress professionally. The most successful males I have met in the industry wear either suits (take off the jacket for sessions) or dress pants, belt or suspenders, button up dress shirt (with or without embroidered company logo), tie optional (tuck in shirt during sessions). Some opt to slip on an apron just before entering the room for the session if it entails using oils and slip it off as soon they exit the treatment room. A well tailored suit does not limit range of motion needed for the work with the jacket off.
The next level of success among male therapists I have known, wore "business casual" or dress pants with a belt and clean, crisp, well fitting polo shirts embroidered with company name or logo. This works well for attracting athletic clients as well.
The least successful wore sweatpants and oversize rumply t-shirts that often had a massage slogan or cartoon on them.
I have not known a male therapist who dresses at the executive level to fail in the business. Perhaps this is because they all had confidence in their work and the self-esteem to keep it up? My best to your friend. I wish him success,
scrubs are typical they convey a health care professional sense which they are now