In case you don't know, it's extremely rude to arrive more than ten minutes early to your session if you're seeing an independent provider. Many, many, many times, I've had clients who have arrived 15, 20, 30 and even 45 minutes early. Why is this? Can someone please explain this to me?
There is nothing more annoying than getting a text from a client at 10:00, when their appointment is scheduled for 10:30, reading: "I'm here a little early, is that okay? Can I come in now? If not, I'll just wait in your parking lot for 30 minutes." It's ESPECIALLY disturbing when that client wanted the 10:00 o'clock slot originally and was told I couldn't see him until 10:30.
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I also get texts reading, "Oh, traffic wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, so I'm here. Are you ready for me?" Even though their appointment is scheduled for 37 minutes later.
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As an independent provider and licensed massage therapist, I take pride in my work. If I feel rushed and agitated because you arrived SO EARLY, I won't be able to give 100 percent. This creates negative energy and the massage suffers.
Independent providers set appointments for several reasons:
1. We don't have waiting rooms.
2. Personally, I allow at least 30 minutes of rest and recuperation between clients to shower and chill out for a while. We are not machines.
3. We don't like unfamiliar men sitting in unfamiliar cars in our parking lots or driveways for 15-30-45 minutes. All it takes is one nosy neighbor to end our careers. Can you at least drive around the block or get a cup of coffee while you're waiting? There's a Starbucks directly across the street from my apartment.
4. As an independent provider, I try to stay available during my posted business hours; however, sometimes I need to run a quick errand. For example, say I have a client scheduled to come in at 4:00p.m. and it's currently 3:00p.m., I might run to the store to pick up something that takes less than 15 minutes. The minute I get home and walk through my door I'll get a text reading, "Oh, I think I just saw you walk into your apartment. This is so-and-so and I'm in your parking lot. Traffic wasn't bad at all. Are you ready for me?" That's 45 minutes early!
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From now on, if ANYONE arrives more than ten minutes early, they will be asked to leave and will never be allowed to see me again.
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That is all.