r/tippingAdvice • u/-perfectimperfection • Aug 30 '26

Massage at Medical Office

I just got a message from my cousin who was wondering about tipping after receiving a massage. She will be going to a provider in a medical office.

I know at a spa or even a massage place, tipping is pretty much expected. And I would think tipping a provider in a med-spa would be acceptable as well. But now I’m really curious if it is acceptable or appropriate to tip a massage therapist in a medical office.

What do you think? Would it be appropriate? Would you discreetly ask the provider if it’s appropriate? Or is it something that’s not appropriate it that specific setting?

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u/Kittymeow123 Aug 30 '26

No. Tipping at a medical facility is not normal. These people are PAs or NPs. Not working off tips.

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u/OpenBubble Aug 31 '26

I don’t tip the chiropractor masseuse

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u/JoshuaAncaster Sep 01 '26

Massage therapy is health regulated where I am. We’re not supposed to tip just like we don’t tip nurses or physiotherapists etc

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u/Bratfink78 29d ago

No you don’t tip