What Happens During a Full Body Massage? | Clearfield | The Spa and Lash Studio

Now that you’ve finally booked your full body massage appointment, the greatest concern is, what will happen when you get there. You are not sure how the massage therapist will proceed with the massage. Will you be told to undress?
This guide will address all your concerns and help you to prepare for your full body massage.
Before the Massage       
The massage therapist will seek some basic information from you regarding your health. He will ask if you suffer from any health complication and if yes, the medications you are taking. With this, the massage therapist will be able to know if you are ready for a massage and if there are places where he will not be massaging.
It is important to get to the spa early so that you’ll have when relaxed going in for the massage. Within this time, you will use the restroom so that nothing will bother you during the massage.
The Massage Room
In most professional spas, the massage room is quiet, private, and has soft lights. There may be some cool music playing in the background to help you relax. You will notice a padded massage table covered with clean linens where the massage will take place. To help you breathe properly when lying face down, the massage table has a face rest.
Your massage therapist will ensure that you are at ease before proceeding with the massage. He will explain to you how he will conduct the massage. At this point, he will seek to know if there is a specific area that you need him to focus on. You will also get a chance to inform him about the kind of pressure you’d want him to use.
During the massage, you will be free to air any concern regarding the pressure or the technique he is using. This will help you to remain in control of what the massage therapist is doing.
Draping
To be able to carry out the full body massage, the massage therapist will ask you to undress to a level you are most comfortable. Don’t worry, the massage therapist will leave the room to give you time to undress. You will call him back to the room when you are ready.
After you undress, you will lie on the massage table face down and cover your body with a sheet. During the massage, only the part that the massage therapist will be working on will get exposed. This means you don’t have to fear that you will be lying naked throughout the massage.
Talking during the massage
When you lie on the massage table, it is your time to relax and get rid of everything that had troubled you. You do not have to talk to the massage therapist unless you have a concern you would want to be addressed. Most people will sleep through the massage which will really help to make the massage more effective.
What is Never Okay During a Full Body Massage?
When the massage therapist is carrying out the massage, he should not at any time touch your genitals. This is a no go zone!
If you are a lady, the massage therapist should never massage your breasts even when carrying out a full body massage. The only time when the massage therapist will massage your breasts is after undergoing a mastectomy. In this case, you should have a written consent from your doctor and should also sign a written consent.
As a massage client, it is also your responsibility to behave appropriately when the massage is ongoing. Some massage clients have in the past behaved in a manner suggesting they are sexually interested in the massage therapist. This is against the massage profession code of ethics and the massage therapist has the right to end the massage immediately.
What Should You Do if the Massage Therapist Behave inappropriately?
If the massage therapist behaves inappropriately during the massage session, you should end the session immediately. Getting dressed and moving away from the massage room is the best cause of action.
If it is an established spa where there is top management, you should report to the matter to them. They will carry out investigations to know what transpired during the massage. This will also help the management to know the kind of massage therapist in their spa so that they can lay off the unprofessional ones.
It is important to choose your massage therapist cautiously. Check out the online reviews of the massage therapist to know his reputation from his past clients. With this, you will be able to tell if he is a professional massage therapist or not.
Most inappropriate massage behavior occurs in cheap spas where the massage therapists have not been trained. You will pay a low price for the massage but this will put you at risk.
A professional massage spa may charge a higher price for the services but the benefits are enormous.
How Will You Benefit From a Full Body Massage?
Here are some of the benefits you will get from a full body massage:

• Enhanced circulation: after a full body massage, the circulation of blood, nutrients, and oxygen will greatly improve. The parts of the body that were not getting enough nutrients will have more than enough and this will greatly boost your health.
• You’ll have a glowing skin: As a result of the enhanced circulation and the fact that dead skin cells will be removed, your skin will glow. You will look more radiant and your mood will improve as well.
• You’ll be free from pain and stiffness: A full body massage will release endorphins, which are natural pain relievers. This will help to get rid of any pain in the body and since the stiffness will also be removed, you’ll feel like a new person.

A full body massage will help to get rid of stress and depression that is weighing you down. You will be able to have a better sleep and this will help you to overcome your tired feeling.
Now that you’ve known what will happen during the full body massage, its time to confirm that appointment and get on with it! Nothing feels good like a professional full body massage.

 
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