The Importance of Finding the Right Masseur

With many benefits, from alleviating back pain to enhancing immunity, it appears that we could all be boosting our health by taking more massages. The upsides of massage can also be felt psychologically, as touch is such an imperative factor in human well-being.

To reap maximum benefits from massage, it is important to find a skilled masseur and then stick with them for regular sessions, as opposed to trying out a new clinic or masseur every time. 

Trust is vitally important when it comes to the masseur/client relationship. Attending your first session with a new masseur can be a nerve-wracking experience to some clients, especially those who have never had a massage before. 

After all, lying unclothed on a massage table can make anyone feel a little vulnerable. Although, a true professional will make you feel perfectly at-ease.

Once you have unclothed and lay on the massage table, I cover your body with a warm towel, and then only work on the part of the body that is exposed.

Some clients are comfortable being in the nude and prefer not to be covered with the towel. This is fine by me too. The client preferences are always taken into account.

For clients who wish to be covered, their private parts are always concealed. That way, the therapist maintains a professional and ethical practice while avoiding embarrassment to the client. 

A sign of an experienced massage therapist is that he or she handles draping/covering and uncovering in a quick way that makes you feel safe and comfortable. In ​fact you may not even notice it because they handle everything and let you know if you need to do anything, like turning over. The therapist will give you precise instructions, so you know what is happening and what is expected of you.  

The room temperature will be kept warm enough so that you, the client, is comfortable. If you are feeling too hot or too cold, then please let me, the therapist know. I always tell my clients to interact with me and be direct if there’s anything they need to say or ask or need me to change.