Is it rude not to tip a massage therapist?
Yes, clients generally tip when getting a massage. Massage therapists depend on gratuities as income that supplements their wages. Even when treatment is booked through a spa, envelope of coupons or bundled packages, tipping remains customary and appreciated. Tipping about 20% is customary in the spa realm, says Taelour Wagler, a licensed massage therapist and owner of The Middle Wellness Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. That’s about how much to tip a hairdresser, too. Spa experiences are typically focused on relaxation and luxury.