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[anonymous...]

I hope this does not sound too silly......lately I've had a few clients with an abundance of gas. I've noticed some perscription drugs(Lipitor being one) to be a culprit . I try to ease the client and tell them it's natural , etc. ...but sometimes it's a bit much. I understand that nerves can play a factor as well. I guess the question is does anyone know of any other drugs that cause this and how do you deal with this situation? Again , I hope this doesn't offend anyone....it is just a part of life after all.

 

[nibinaearr]

Haven't noticed any correlation with gas and meds.  When it happens they are usually either a sleep or nearly there and are just so relaxed it escapes.  One of those things we just have to grin and bear while trying to breathe and stay focused.  

 

[Ragend]

Farts are just another expression of the Divine, and therefore Holy. Try to remember that while breathing through your mouth  

 

[M and E !]

Pre-natal vitamins!When I was pregnant I'd go hide in a bathroom or hallway...  Sometimes it would just eek out  :-[  I switched to chewables and it got a little better.Thank goodness I wasn't a massage therapist then!Katykangaroo

 

[Dianne S]

This  has happened to me several times.  In my experience it has come from my clients that are heavier.  Matter-of-fact it happened yesterday. I just grin and bear it and work faster in that area to move farther away from it.  I will take a fart anyday compared to a smelly butt.  I have never had this problem from a male client.  But man (no pun intended)  I have several ladies that come to me with the worst smelly butts.  It's obvious they can't smell themselves, but I sure can.  I just try and look the other way so my nose is pointed somewhere else.  It's funny too, I have stated that most of my clients are upscale, so you would think they bathe everyday, but I don't neccessarily think so.  It must be some of my clients who get there hair done on a weekly basis, so maybe they don't shower everyday so they don't ruin their hair?  I don't know, but it is GROSS!!! Since then,  I always take a babywipe with me when I get a massage, just in case.  I shower everyday, but I would hate for my therapist to smell something I couldn't.  I am paranoid now!

 

[Pompal 09.]

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That's another reason to use candles in your therapy.

 

[ILOVEU]

Body smells sure can be different with each client.  Some clients have had pretty powerful odors when they release.  Some you can even smell certain spices from their diet.  Since I started using some EO's in my lotion I haven't noticed it.

 

[Annorax]

Smokers, they are the worst(sorry to the smokers among us).  Even if they havn't just puffed away I can smell it.I have seen the long days end smelly butt but the long days end smelly feet are what gets to me.  It's the thing that I still cringe at when I get to them.Robyn

 

[Michael M]

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I have seen the long days end smelly butt but the long days end smelly feet are what gets to me.  It's the thing that I still cringe at when I get to them.

Robyn

LOL...could you wipe them down first or something? It seems like you could do something about smelly feet moreso than smelly butt.

 

[gotnoplans]

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Nybor7 - for the smelly feet you might try Khepra Foot Balm.  It moisturizes the feet, but most importantly (for you!  ) is that it eliminates the bad odor.  I keep a pump bottle of it at the foot of my table and use it on everyones feet - not just the smelly ones!  Most people do not seem to be aware that I am using something different when I get to their feet.  It also leaves no residue, so no chance of them slipping when they get off the table like you might get with other products !

I got mine thru Khepra directly at

http://www.khepracare.com

 

[Angi]

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It never ceases to amaze me that people who are making the decision to undress and know that will be the case, fail (sometimes it is a failure not just a days work) to wash, clean, defuzz, degrit certain areas of the body.I work in an OR in a day surgery center so there aren't traumas there.  People know way in advance when they are coming in.  You'd be surprised at what comes out of a belly button when it is scrubbed.If the smell was the only thing.....Feet have been the biggest gross out factor when doing massage.  I mean, cheesey, fuzzy......just ick...I can't go on.We "freshened" up the feet with a baby wipe during clinic but sometimes I just want to reach for golves.Robyn

 

[Pompal 09.]

Well I have seen and smelled some bad feet... but as others have suggested the right essential oils or foot balm can help in that area.I agree with Nybor7 though, smokers are probably the hardest on me.  I'm allergic to cigarette smoke.  It just seems to seep out of their pores during the massage. The massage is probably a nice chance for them to detoxify to a certain extent... but for me... as soon as the massage is done... I feel an overwhelming need to hop in the shower!  (Makes it hard when they are your first client of the day and you have a full schedule.)

 

[iojhyt675]

I bought a foot deodorizer from the beauty supply store (don't remember the name at this time). It comes in a small spray bottle and it says "foot deodorizer" right on the bottle. I put it on a table in my room, right next to some napkins and a small trashcan sits under the table.  Clients have taken it upon themselves to spray and wipe their feet it they feel they need it. I just started doing this because of the heat and most people are wearing opend toe shoes that allows their feet to get dirty and sweaty and smelly. My thought on smokers....can't stand it!  It makes me feel smelly after the session.  My room smells, it's just gross.  My apologize to you smokers but....if I were a client Iwould refuse a massage by a therapist that smoked. Its just my thoughts, but smoke stays on smokers body (and is some cases on the folks in their immediate area) and it just makes my head hurt.  ???

 

[mama mia]

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For some reason the Khepra foot balm makes me queasy... I didn't like working with it. Sounds wonderful in theory... I don't know if it was the sample I had or just me... but the smell of bitter almond was overwhelming.Last Thurs during clinic hours I had a heavy smoker for a client... it was strong even at the feet. To top it off, she had a facial peel a few days ago and her face was all peeling... gross! Apparently she is a regular too... Once a week on Thursday.

 

[Bonzo The Wonder Pig]

I don't like cigarette smoke either (one reason I don't go clubbin too much  : ) I hope it doesn't bother me too much.I think I will invest in some of that foot deodorizer. I told a friend of mine what you guys said about the smelly butts and feet and she couldn't believe people actually come to get massages like that.

 

[dani]

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I don't like cigarette smoke either (one reason I don't go clubbin too much  )Awww. Ditto. I'm so pleased to not deal with it living in California.New York had protests in the street over their recent smoking ban, but it takes them east coasters a little longer to get with the new millennium ;-)