{"id":344,"date":"2020-08-15T17:20:50","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T17:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fancysdayspa.blog\/?p=344"},"modified":"2020-08-15T17:20:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-15T17:20:50","slug":"massage-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/massage-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Massage Etiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There seems to be a lot of unspoken etiquettes involved when receiving a massage. For those who\u2019ve had numerous massages, this may be well understood. However, for those who haven\u2019t received massage regularly, you may feel a bit intimidated or overwhelmed by all the questions running through your head about it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, instead of leaving these to be \u2018unspoken\u2019 etiquette, let\u2019s rip back the curtain and talk about some of the questions you may have, but you\u2019re just too embarrassed to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What if I fall asleep?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Great! Most people arrive for their massage having been stressed, in pain, sleep-deprived, or otherwise unable to deeply relax for a while. It\u2019s no surprise that many massage clients tend to fall asleep. Some may sleep through most of the session, while others only doze off a little here and there throughout. No matter what you do, this is the time to take care of yourself, so don\u2019t try to fight what your body needs. If you drool, snore, pass gas, twitch, talk, or do anything else in your sleep, we won\u2019t think twice about it. A large reason for your appointment is to get you to relax, so why shouldn\u2019t you sleep if you want to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I forgot to shave?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I promise, we really don\u2019t care! For many women, the idea of having someone massage your legs when you haven\u2019t shaved in a while can be a bit embarrassing, but there\u2019s nothing to be worried about. As massage therapists, we massage both men and women, hairy to clean-shaven, and everything in between. There\u2019s no need to be concerned about whether you shaved that morning or not. My focus is on your muscles, not on your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I don\u2019t want you to touch a certain area?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Whether an area is too painful to touch, you\u2019re ticklish, or otherwise just don\u2019t want anyone touching you in a certain area, that\u2019s perfectly fine. A typical full-body massage would include your scalp, face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, back, legs, and feet. Some people don\u2019t want their hair messed up since they\u2019ll need to return to work or go out; others are too ticklish on their feet. Whatever your reasoning, it\u2019s your body and the session is all about your needs. If you don\u2019t want any of those areas massaged, all you have to do is tell us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How much do I really have to take off?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The quick answer is, it\u2019s completely up to you. Yes, to have the most effective full-body massage, you\u2019ll need to remove most or all of your clothing, but it\u2019s your time and it\u2019s your body. While a standard full-body session is best done with no clothes, if that makes you uncomfortable, we’re not going to try to convince you otherwise. There are ways to work with a client fully clothed, and that is a possibility, but please understand, that regardless of how much or how little you take off, you will always be covered in a modest fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I tip?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Every therapist and establishment may have a different opinion on this, but the simple answer is: if you want to, sure. Tips are never expected but always appreciated. Just as tipping isn\u2019t set in stone, neither is the amount. Do what you feel is best for the service you\u2019re getting\u2026period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I talk to you?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This is, yet again, completely up to you. If you want to talk<\/a> during the session, feel free. If you prefer silence, that\u2019s fine too. There may need to be some communication in the massage to determine if the pressure is comfortable or answer some questions about any injury or pain you may be having. Other than that, we will follow your lead when it comes to conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I get an erection?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This is a fear for many men concerning massage therapy. Physiologically, it is not uncommon for men to get an erection during a completely non-sexual massage; it is simply a matter of the parasympathetic nervous system relaxing the body and blood flow going where it may. Draping (the covering of the body with linens and blankets) is done in a way that usually prevents your therapist from even noticing such a thing. As long as there is no intent behind it or action upon it, it is a normal physiological response of the body that will be ignored<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I have to go to the bathroom?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing that will snap you out of a deep relaxation like the sudden urge to use the restroom. While it\u2019s always advised to go before your massage session to prevent this, sometimes bodily functions don\u2019t cooperate on our schedule. If you need to go, simply speak up and we will step out so you can get dressed or put on a robe and go to the restroom. Once you\u2019re back on the table, we\u2019ll resume right where we left off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I don\u2019t like what you\u2019re doing?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Tell us! If the pressure is too much, too little, you\u2019re ticklish, or something just doesn\u2019t feel right for any reason, speak up<\/a>. We can change technique, pressure, or end the session completely if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope this answers some of your questions and if you ever have any others, please don\u2019t hesitate to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to book your appointment? Give us a call at 325.646.4272 or book online here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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