Spa getting Therapists to do massages when not trained

[lovebeauty2]

Hi,

Can anyone help? The spa where I work is getting Therapists (not me as im trained) to do massages when they arnt trained. The college has started doing massage in the 2nd year and the spa is taking in Therapists who have just got NVQ level 2 and so dont do massage but as its a spa we do loads of massage so they are just doing in house massage training. The other day i worked in a double treatment room with a girl who hadnt ever done a massage before, she was so worried and was told just to follow me and copy what i was doing!! I felt so bad for the therapist and the Client who was paying £33 for a back massage with an un qualified therapist!! What shall i do?? It cant go on its so wrong!!!:irked:

 

[lovebeauty2]

59 views and ont one reply? Thanks people!! :cry:

 

[Tonimaxwill]

Hi,

Can anyone help? The spa where I work is getting Therapists (not me as im trained) to do massages when they arnt trained. The college has started doing massage in the 2nd year and the spa is taking in Therapists who have just got NVQ level 2 and so dont do massage but as its a spa we do loads of massage so they are just doing in house massage training. The other day i worked in a double treatment room with a girl who hadnt ever done a massage before, she was so worried and was told just to follow me and copy what i was doing!! I felt so bad for the therapist and the Client who was paying £33 for a back massage with an un qualified therapist!! What shall i do?? It cant go on its so wrong!!!:irked:

Hi, didn't want to read and run! Personally I would be raging if someone charged me for a massage by an untrained therapist. However I'm not sure were they stand if they are doing 'in house' training though. I understand your concern, I hate it when people assume everything that we do is easy and that anyone can just do it by coping. Not sure what you do about it apart from voice your concerns to your boss.

Annie

 

[jacqueline]

I read this when you literally first posted it but it just depresses me so much to read again about people doing massage that wouldn't know an origin from an insertion. I actually deleted my composed reply as it was just me on my soap box again saying that this is yet another thread that shows why massage should be regulated in the UK.

I sympathise with you. I can only suggest approaching the manager/owner about your concerns.

 

[hippy-chick]

It used to be common practice for in house training, one therapist teaches other therapists how to do something. its only when that therapist left to get another job they would then realise they can't carry on as they don't hold a valid certificate.

Nowadays insurance is the key. To be insured you have to hold a certificate. its the only regulatory control we have. Therefore, the people working in the spa performing massage - are probably not covered by insurance. Just takes one claim to tighten this up, but until this happens, it will continue to go on.

 

[lovebeauty2]

Thank u for your replies!! Its so, so bad i really dont want them getting away with it but i have found a new job now and am leaving. I looked in to telling health and safety but u have to fill out your name, add etc and didnt want to do that.

 

[jcpark]

Sadly, the massage industry in the UK is actually getting worse. Courses are being downgraded. There is no regulation and insurance is no regulation either as insurance is given for very low levels of training. The only regulation is voluntary and the vast majority of people practicing massage in the UK fall short of the national occupational standards set by the regulating body for massage, the CNHC. I don't think things will change in the beauty industry - beauty massage has never been on a par with massage therapy and although many professional associations now offer membership for both complementary and beauty therapy, the regulators are completely different.

Very sad. However, I think you are better off and congratulations on the new job - good luck for when you start

 

[jacqueline]

I am also pleased to read you have a new job and can leave it all behind.

I understand the not wanting to report it because you have to name yourself etc. and that is what puts people off but it takes a lot of moral courage to do the right thing sometimes.

Perhaps when they ask at the salon why you are leaving you can tell them why and you could also say you were/are contemplating reporting the situation even if just used as a scare tactic it might make them think twice about it.

 

[lovebeauty2]

Thats a good idea thank u!! x