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.
