25/01/2025
TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
If you've never had a massage you might be unsure what to expect. I'm here to help!
🌿• Plan to arrive a few minutes early in case you need to fill out paperwork or use the restroom. This will ensure your massage can start on time and give your therapist time to discuss the plan before they begin.
🌿• Your massage therapist should have a conversation with you before the session begins about what areas are troubling you, your goals for the massage, and their plan of action. They may also discuss your intake form to better understand any injuries, preexisting conditions or your experience receiving massage and what kind of pressure you might like.
🌿• The therapist will leave the room so you can get undressed to your comfort level and get on the table. They should clarify whether they want you to start face up or face down. Most massage therapists are trained that any clothing left on is considered a "barrier". For example if your socks are on, we won't work on your feet etc.
🌿• Every massage therapist has a different technique, so your goals for the session will determine what parts of your body they address first or whether they leave any parts untouched.
🌿• You will be covered for the majority of the session, we will only move the sheets off of the area we are working on. This is called "draping" and it's to ensure your privacy is maintained throughout the session so no private areas will be exposed at any time.
🌿•We hope and expect clients to speak up if they don't like the pressure, the technique or are uncomfortable in any way. I promise we won't be offended! We want to ensure you enjoy and get the most out of your session and we aren't mind readers. You also have the right to stop the session at any time if you're uncomfortable and don't want to continue.
🌿• We will not judge your body. You don't need to apologize for scars, stretch marks, body hair, cellulite, your weight or anything else that is a natural part of humanity!
🌿• At the end of the session your therapist will give you privacy to get dressed and meet you outside the room.
NOW YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT! Book your massage today!!
