FAQs
Thinking about a massage but need to know more before you commit? No problem! Here are some answers to your FAQs.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST TREATMENT?
Wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting a touch of massage oil on. Bring an extra jumper or wrap as massage can leave you feeling a little bit colder afterwards as your blood pressure can decrease with a good massage. Most importantly, bring water for the journey home as hydration after a massage is paramount to flush away the toxins released.
I will ask you questions about your current health to better design a session that meets your needs and goals within the time allotted. This consultation really helps me to understand the key areas of your body you would like worked on, if there are any areas to avoid, and if you have any techniques that you would like to use or avoid. I will leave the room so that you can get undressed in your own time.
You will normally lay face down on a padded massage couch to start with for most massage sessions and you will be covered with soft towels that are only moved for me to have access to the part of your body that I am working on. I will also use bolster cusions to ensure you are comfortable throughout the session.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY FIRST SESSION?
WILL THE THERAPIST LEAVE THE ROOM WHEN I UNDRESS?
Yes. After the consultation the therapist will explain the treatment, request what clothing you will need to remove and as you to lie on the couch with a towel covering your body. The therapist will leave the room and then knock on the door to ensure you are ready and comfortable for them to return to the room.
If you need help on the table the therapist will ensure that your modesty is always prioritised so that you feel comfortable and happy.
SHOULD I MAKE CONVERSATION?
This is entirely up to you. First timers are often nervous and feel compelled to chat whereas other clients are seeking a silent retreat from a noisy world. In most cases, clients tend to chat until their minds drift off and they sink into a deeper state of relaxation. Sometimes the therapist will need to give some direction in terms of positioning, but this is kept to a minimum.
ARE THERE ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN I SHOULD NOT SEEK OUT A MASSAGE?
Some conditions would mean that a massage might not be appropriate at that time. These things can range from simple things like long-haul air travel within the last 48 hours or sunburn to an airborne illness like flu or recent diagnosis and treatment of heart attack or stroke. Your therapist will always take a full and detailed medical history and err on the side of caution preferring to consult with your health professionals on an appropriate treatment plan before a course of massage begins.