Tipping 15% to 20% for a Swedish massage is standard in most regions. If your massage therapist works in a non-medical office, a good part of your fee goes to the facility, not the therapist. Therefore, even though tipping is not required, doing so can make a huge impact on a massage therapist's take-home pay.
- Most therapists prefer a cash tip since they receive it right away instead of having to wait for it in their paycheck.
- If you are using a gift certificate or discount coupon, tip based on the full price of the service.
- Consider tipping more during the holidays if you see the same therapist on a regular basis.