Wait til the new rules become in effect this summer
[QUOTE=Parkway91;7296492]My main spa keeps telling me it has been slow and I would say they have been saying this since at least late last fall. I think for the most part it's the economy. It's really in the shitter despite what you read. Lot of layoffs going on. It seems like some of the LEO pressure is off but still could have something to do with it.[/QUOTE]The Georgia Board of Massage Therapists will be rolling out the new rules this summer, which will make it very easy to shut shops in this state. For example:
All LMTs will:
(d) Conduct an accurate needs assessment, develop a plan of care with the client, and update the plan as needed;
(c) Maintaining records for each client session;.
(a) Refrain from participating in a sexual relationship or sexual conduct with the client.
Whether consensual or otherwise, from the beginning of the client / therapist relationship and for a minimum of six (6) months after the termination of the Client / therapist relationship, unless an ongoing current sexual relationship existed prior to the date the therapeutic relationship began. In the case of a pre-existing, ongoing sexual relationship, providing therapeutic massage and bodywork on such a person is discouraged, but may be done with informed consent which acknowledges.
The power differential in a therapeutic relationship and the complexities of dual relationships;.
(b) In the event the client initiates sexual behavior, interrupt therapy to clarify the purpose of the therapeutic session. Provided that the client's initial sexual behavior ceases, the Licensee may, at his or her discretion, take action to terminate or continue the session. The Licensee shall terminate the session if the sexual conduct continues;.
(c) With the exception of a pre-existing ongoing sexual relationship, as set forth in (a).
Recognize that sexual activity with clients, students, employees, supervisees, mentees, trainees, or anyone else with whom a power differential exists, is prohibited even if consensual;
(d) Not touch the genitalia;.
(e) Only provide therapeutic breast, gluteal and inner thigh massages:
1. As indicated in the plan of care;.
2. After receiving informed voluntary written consent; and.
3. Only if the licensee is permitted to do so under state law.
Needless to say, no AMPs do this kind of record keeping. These rules have been extensively revised for this year with a focus on cleaning up the massage industry.
Perhaps, I don't know, overly inflated prices?
[QUOTE=Parkway91;7296492]My main spa keeps telling me it has been slow and I would say they have been saying this since at least late last fall. I think for the most part it's the economy. It's really in the shitter despite what you read. Lot of layoffs going on. It seems like some of the LEO pressure is off but still could have something to do with it. I had heard there were some changes in the massage parlor licenses. I think either way it's a good time to get in good with your favorite AMP. They really need and appreciate the loyal customers. They are also wary of another Tik toker trying to get hits on his channel. I know that last guy put one shop out of business and retired a few very good providers. I mean the only good thing I can say about the economy is we are 17 months in this toilet of an economy. Generally the down cycles don't last more than 18-24 months. Same goes for strip clubs. I think they are really hurting worse. I was in Europe and went to one club on a Monday and it was completely empty other than the girls. It was one of the main clubs. Went to one of the main clubs in NYC last summer and it was dead on a Saturday night. But like I said use some of this downturn to try to see if you can bargain for better service.[/QUOTE]I know we had inflation, but it's nothing like what the AMPs have done with their prices. House entry fee was $60. Now most places are charging $80. That's ac33% increase. Tips have gone up by over 25% (at Best). A table showered has gone doubled in price. All this while services, looks and happy endings have gone down in quality.
