Could moderators create a subforum for independent massage therapists?
[QUOTE=Vio109;6174669]Personally I like the convenience of an AMP. Generally easy for day of scheduling.
This MSP forum is for Massage Parlors, and another is for Escorts. Independents masseuses (many can get comfortable with FS) are not really discussed on this website. I only go to AMPs about 1/2 the time, the rest independents. I have managed a deep list of providers I have seen several times and highly reviewed providers I have not. One just needs to have enough positive past providers for any screening. There are ALOT of independents, with a wide variety of menus, ages, and locations. Be prepared most are much more then an AMP.[/QUOTE]Yes, it seems like this forum is for brick and mortar massage parlors. I am guessing that independent massage therapists fall through the cracks.
Would it make sense to request the creation of an independent massage therapist section for Minneapolis?
AMPs VS Independents / agency
I see this debate has come around again. I still do both as they both have their pros and cons.
AMPs.
Pros:
-cheaper, although the price has gone up.
-lot easier to get into, no verification.
-more convenient, easy to set an appointment or often times can just show up.
Cons:
-Usually older and not very attractive.
-service is not guaranteed.
-even if you get a HE, it's not always that great.
Independents / agency.
Pros:
-the providers are better looking.
-better service and more of a guarantee you're going to get the service you want.
Cons:
-more expensive, some becoming way too expensive.
-many require verification which can be a pain.
-can be difficult to get an appointment and often need to be scheduled days in advance.
-many will either not respond or ghost you after the initially responding.
Basically, it comes down to how much you want to spend and how many hoops you want to jump through versus how attractive you want them to be and how good do you want the service to be.