Beyond the Barriers: Alternative Payment Schemes may make Massage Therapy more Affordable.

Key Points

• To examine the potential of alternative payment schemes in making massage therapy more affordable and accessible.
• Surveyed therapists and clients regarding their views on alternative payment schemes.
• Analyzed the interest level in user-friendly and trustworthy payment options.
• Evaluated the safety considerations of implementing alternative payment schemes.
• There is significant interest from both therapists and clients in alternative payment schemes.
• Clients reported that affordability is a major barrier to accessing massage therapy.
• Therapists expressed a willingness to adopt systems that are safe and trustworthy.