Think about your primary reason or desired outcome for visiting us. Your student intern can help you define this if you’re unsure. Discuss your reason for booking an appointment with your student intern to ensure that the treatment goals they define align with your expectations. Know that the more clearly you can define your goals and expectations for care, the easier it is for your Student Intern to progress through assessment, treatment planning, & instructor ‘sign off’.

Understand that our students are trained to focus on one primary complaint per visit to ensure thorough assessment & treatment; secondary issues may need to be addressed at follow up visits. Communicate with your Student Intern during the treatment to provide feedback – every interaction with a patient is an opportunity for learning and growth. Keep in mind that a Clinic Instructor (or supervising RMT) may be overseeing part of your massage or providing hands-on technique demonstrations (with your consent). Assess how you’re feeling after your visit and note any improvements that occurred.