18/08/2026
🚩 RED FLAG vs 💚 GREEN FLAG — Massage Therapist Edition
🚩 “You don’t need a consultation.”
💚 “Let’s talk about your body, goals and anything I need to know first.”
🚩 “It needs to hurt for it to work.”
💚 “Effective doesn’t have to mean painful.”
🚩 Uses the exact same treatment on everyone.
💚 Adapts the treatment to YOU.
🚩 “I can fix your problem in one session.”
💚 “Let’s see how your body responds and work from there.”
🚩 Never asks about injuries or medical history.
💚 Takes the time to screen and understand what’s appropriate for you.
🚩 Thinks deeper = better.
💚 Knows when lighter, slower or different techniques are more appropriate.
🚩 Stops learning once qualified.
💚 Actually invests in continuing education and keeps upskilling.
🚩 Makes you feel uncomfortable speaking up.
💚 Encourages you to communicate throughout your treatment.
🚩 Promises miracles.
💚 Sets realistic expectations.
🚩 “I know everything.” 👀
💚 “I’m always learning.” 📚
Because the best therapists don’t just work on your body… they listen to it.
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