Guided Questions to Help Clients Choose the Best Massage

1. "Have you been to Blue Buddha Healing Arts before?"

• If yes: "What type of massage have you had here, and how did it feel for you?"
• If no: "Are you looking for relaxation, pain relief, improved mobility, or stress reduction?"

2. "What is bringing you in today—relaxation, pain relief, stress management, or something else?"

• If pain relief: "Is it chronic pain, muscle tightness, or an injury?"
• If stress: "Would you prefer a calming, nervous-system-focused massage or something with more movement?"
• If relaxation: "Would you like something gentle like hot stones or something with deeper compression?"

3. "Do you have a therapist in mind, or would you like a recommendation?"

• If they request a specific therapist, confirm availability.
• If no preference, match them based on their needs:

• For deep pressure: Andrea, Monkia, Laura, Emily, Jennie, Jes, Laura, Lindsey (Ashiatsu)
• For gentle, therapeutic work: Dorian (Craniosacral, Myofascial Release) Matt, Tish
• For a mix of techniques: All (Signature Massage)

4. "How does your body typically respond to deep pressure?"

• Loves deep work: "Ashiatsu or Deep Tissue might be a great fit."

• Recommended Therapists: Andrea, Emily, Monika, Jennie, Jes, Kate, Laura, Lindsey

• Prefers lighter, therapeutic touch: "Myofascial Release or Craniosacral Therapy can be highly effective."

• Recommended Therapist: Dorian, Monika
• "Would you prefer a massage that incorporates movement and stretching, or one that allows you to fully relax?"

• Movement/stretching: "Thai Massage or Ashi-Thai may be a good choice."

• Recommended Therapists: Andrea, Laura (Ashi-Thai), Mattia (Thai Massage)

• Stillness and deep relaxation: "Craniosacral, Reflexology, or Hot Stone might be perfect."

• Recommended Therapists: Dorian (Craniosacral), (Reflexology), Matt (Signature)

5. "Are you currently pregnant or recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery?"

• Pregnant → "Prenatal Massage is a great choice for you."

• Recommended Therapists: Andrea, Tish, Dorian, Monika, Emily, Laura

• Post-injury/surgery → "Oncology Massage, Myofascial Release, or Lymphatic Drainage would be beneficial."

• Recommended Therapists: Matt (Oncology Massage), Dorian (Myofascial Release)

6. "Would you like to enhance your massage with additional therapeutic techniques?"

• For circulation and tension release → "Cupping or Gua Sha might be helpful."

• Recommended Therapists: Andrea, Emily, Hannah, Matt, Monika, Nash, Tish (Cupping), Hannah, Jes, Matt, Tish (Gua Sha)

• For energy balancing → "Reiki is a great option."

• Recommended Therapists: Monika

• For deep muscle relaxation → "Hot Stone Massage is great for that."

• Recommended Therapists: Andrea, Dorian, Emily, Laura, Monika