Pamper Parties

[keani]

Hi there

Haven't posted for a while due to new baby but now thinking of seriously getting back to therapy business. I am hoping to carry out some pamper parties and have booked my first one for two weeks time practising on a few friends. Have made up my speech etc telling them about the benefits etc of aromatherapy massage. My main concern however is alcohol. I know we have to advise not to consume alcohol but considering it's a chance to get away from the hubby and kids etc, the majority are I presume going to want to have a drink (or two or three or maybe more). I'm going to advise them of the side effects etc and have a bit in my consultation to say that they have been advised and are willing to go ahead.

What I wondered though (I know one of the reasons we shouldn't drink and receive a massage is because as we are in effect moving blood and whatever is in it (alcohol) around the body, there is greater chance of the alcohol having greater effect quicker than normal) is if the people who liked to have more than 2 or 3 drinks were to go first, would it still have as much effect on them. What I mean is if someone had a few to drink, then I massaged, they could become drunker quicker,, however if I massaged first then they were to have a few would the effect still be the same?

Sorry for rambling on, but someone's bound to ask this.

ps If anyone has any pointers or guidance on having pamper parties I'd welcome the advice.

Thanks in advance
Tracey

 

[Northern Sky]

Hi Tracey

Congrats on the new baby!

Because you are stimulating circulation then it doesn't matter whether your clients drink alcohol before or after the treatment it will have the same effect. I spose the question is more where should you put the sick-bucket as nausea may also be a problem.

I do Holistic Party Nights too but alcohol is a contraindication to massage for the reasons you have stated and more so where essential oils are involved. I always invite the hostess to get drinks and light nibbles, I just advise on what is appropriate for a holistic evening.

I hate to be a party pooper but I personnally wouldn't mix holistic treatments and alcohol but that's me.

Whatever you decide have a great party.

All the best.