How much tip for massage?

[Drtgirl]

I'm clueless when it comes to tipping. What pecentage would you recommend for a massage?

[OakLeaf]

I usually tip 20%.

[alpinerabbit]

Whoa. I am glad we are not supposed ter tip over here in old Europe. Massages being as bloody expensive as they are.

[bounceswoosh]

I'm probably doing it wrong, but --

When seeing a self-employed MT with whom I have a standing client relationship, I don't tip. I figure they set the rate, and my "tip" is in the long-term business. (Sometimes I wonder about this though because ...)

If I see someone at a spa where they are an employee, I do tip, but I don't do that often enough and not exactly sure how much is "right". I tip because I figure the spa is getting a fairly big fraction of the payment.

Would also like to know about any etiquette =)

[bluebug32]

Free! My boyfriend's almost done with his chiropractic degree and always looking to practice.

I do occasionally cook him dinner and buy him bike parts though

[makbike]

I use a student clinic in town and by law we are not allowed to tip. I also use the MT at the chiropractor's office and again since my insurance pays for it I don't tip (I hope that is okay).