How do you know when you search the internet looking for a therapist you are finding the right person? It can be difficult to know as websites can be very impressive but that doesn’t necessarily mean the therapist will be! There are some easy ways to ensure you find a suitable person who not only has the relevant qualifications and insurance but also the correct experience to suit your own unique needs.

So how can you judge? Firstly you must ensure the therapist is:
• Qualified
• Insured
• Experienced in your field
• A member of a professional body with Code of Practice.

Secondly don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask for proof of the above, if the person is suitably professional they will have the qualifications and insurance documents and will be happy to put your mind at rest.

It is also important to understand that the person you chose does only practice what they are qualified to and does not pretend to be anything other than a massage therapist. Many offer ‘medical massage’ or ‘physiomassage’ but don’t be fooled into thinking they are necessarily medically trained or physiotherapists. These are quite different careers and a good massage therapist will have good relationships with the medical profession and other bodywork therapists.

I do feel the ‘therapeutic relationship’ is important and you must feel you can trust your therapist and rely on them to always provide the optimum treatment for you and give you valuable and honest advice.