A Massage can be a truly luxurious experience, but there are certain guidelines to follow. Here are some tips to help you through your first experience.
- Arrive on time. Usually they recommend coming in 10 minutes early in order to fill out forms if it is your first appointment. Remember that if you show up late you may receive a shorter massage.
- Show up to your appointment or call to cancel if you can't make it. Appointment times can be pretty hot commodities and other clients may be on a waiting list for your appointment time. Also, your therapist may be able to schedule other tasks or clients in that time if they have advance notice.
- Personal Hygiene. Massage therapists are health care professionals trained to help you regardless of your body type, size, shape, age or gender, but personal hygiene is still a requirement. The massage treatment area must be kept in hygienic condition for all clients that have appointments after you.
- Turn off your cell phone. A massage session is the perfect time to forget about the stress of the world outside. Don't let a badly timed phone call ruin a perfect moment.
- Express yourself. The massage therapist may be an expert at massage, but you are the only expert on yourself, your body and your goals for the massage. Don't be afraid to let the therapist know if you would like more or less pressure, if you want more attention paid to an area, or if you want an area avoided.
- Advice for Female Clients. There is nothing wrong with having a massage during your monthly cycle. If you mention your cycle to your therapist, he/she may be able to add a few techniques to reduce discomfort you typically receive with your period. Also note, you shouldn't feel embarrassed about not shaving your legs. A little hair on the clients legs is a non-event for me.
The most important rule in the massage treatment is that the experience should be all about you. Make sure your voice is heard and that you and your therapist understand each other.
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