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Do you request the client's weight on intake form?
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I've just joined a wonder Wellness Center and am very happy there...except for this one thing. The intake form asks for the clients height and weight. I've requested an explanation from the owner,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gordon J. Wallis Aug 17, 2012.
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Gordon J. Wallis replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?
Abram Herman replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"Exactly! I don't feel like it would be an MT's role to bring something like this up, hence, there's no need to take down weight information on an intake form. Since diagnosis is out of scope, I can't imagine a situation where the…"
Laurie replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"Weight (and height, age and gender) are all great visual clues that help identify a client. In private practice, it is not an issue since clients are personally known, but when working in a busy spa, clinic or massage chain, this information makes…"
Travis Cottam replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"I agree. I think it would make almost anyone uncomfortable. We should tell our clients about a mole or skin condition that we notice a change in. However, "I noticed you have put on some weight." is not a conversation opener I want to have…"
Carrie Patrick replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"Interesting ... I never thought about how much specific body parts weighed!
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Laura Garza replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"I've never seen a massage intake form but I could see how it could be useful for other services? I have a posture analysis program that asks for that information as it is used in calculations for stress on the body. With my one case…"
Aaron J Witz replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"The only explanation I could potentially see would be if you combined those stats with other information.
as Carrie said,
This is true, however if this is a wellness center, which may include exercise programs among other things, height and weight…"
Rachel Cordova replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"Thanks for all of the responses. I still haven't received an explanation from the owners. I just keep marking it off with a big X when I hand out the forms. I really don't think it's anyone's business, except…"
Michele Ellis replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"I can maybe see having that information with a return client... maybe. It will help you to decide if you need to lower the table or not. But then again, as someone mentioned, if the person is just muscular and not over weight, then the table height…"
Gordon J. Wallis replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"I never use an intake form anyway. "
Carrie Patrick replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"I can't think of anything useful that would be added by knowing the client's weight. It isn't even a good indication of what their body type or physical condition is likely to be, since a very muscular, athletic individual can be…"
Rick Still replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"Great questions. I would suggest making it something optional, put it in a place that makes it feel like it is an option, and not strange if they skip it. Like in a section at the bottom with a square around it. Ask some optional questions there"
Jimswife replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"Our intake forms used to have a question about height and weight. Most did not answer the question. I am not sure why the question was on there in the first place or why it was removed.
While I was in school the intake forms had that…"
Therese Schwartz replied to Rachel Cordova's discussion Do you request the client's weight on intake form?"I've never heard of that before. I can't imagine it serves any useful purpose. If the tables have a low enough capacity that the clients' weight is an issue, I'd be seriously concerned about the quality of the table!…"
Rachel Cordova posted a discussionDo you request the client's weight on intake form?
I've just joined a wonder Wellness Center and am very happy there...except for this one thing. The intake form asks for the clients height and weight. I've requested an explanation from the owner, and am waiting to hear back. In the meantime, I thought I'd ask here, do you request your client's weight on your intake form and why? I think it would be a deterrent for larger people who may feel uncomfortable sharing that information. Obviously, we all know what overweight looks like. What's…See More
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