How do you introduce yourself in a massage?

Introduce yourself, ask how the client's day is going, and ask what the client's concerns are or why they have come in today. This will help relax your nerves as you build a trust between you and your client. It will also help your client to relax and trust you as well.

What is Introduction to massage?

One of the most important parts of massage therapy is not only learning the fundamental skills, but making the client feel comfortable and relaxed during their visit. In this intro to massage video, learn how to approach clients and how to walk them through their first massage.

How will you prepare yourself before performing a massage?

What should you not do during a massage?

How do you relax during a massage?

Introducing Yourself as a Massage Therapist

Are you supposed to talk during a massage Why?

Talking keeps the brain waves from moving into “theta”, which is the beginning state of when the parasympathetic response begins to do what it does. This is why we as therapists should always encourage as much silence during the massage as possible.

What is inappropriate during a massage?

Your massage therapist should never make a crass or inappropriate comment on your physical appearance, nor should they take photographs or record any part of the session. Furthermore, the masseuse should never touch you with their genitals, expose themselves, touch themselves, or proposition you.

How will you prepare a client for a massage session?

What are the 5 basic massage movements?

What are the 4 types of massage?

What do massage therapists hate?

How do I not feel awkward during a massage?

What should I know before my first massage?

Is it OK to fall asleep during a massage?

As any massage therapist will tell you, it is completely acceptable to fall asleep during a massage session. In fact, it is a very healthy and normal reaction to an extremely relaxing stimulus.

How do you breathe during a massage?

If a client finds it difficult to apply these techniques, practitioners may focus their massage on the chest and abdominal muscles to relax this area. Like yawning, deep breathing is contagious. Practitioners may demonstrate breathing through taking slow, deep breaths during the massage.

Should I shower before or after my massage?

Whether you receive an oil massage, aromatherapy, or reflexology, the answer is to not shower before a massage or after. Leave a few hour buffer period before doing so. When in the shower or a bath, the surface of the skin has increased blood circulation, which after a massage can lead to surface congestion.

What is the most relaxing massage?

Shiatsu massage is best for people who want to feel relaxed and relieve stress, pain, and tension.

Why do I have to pee a lot after a massage?

Kneading and working muscle gets fluid pumping out of the soft tissue and into the circulatory system, where it heads toward the kidneys. Often, many people have to urinate right after a massage.

How much is a good tip for a massage?

We spoke to two etiquette experts, who suggested leaving a 15% to 20% tip, if you're able. Twenty percent is generous for the massage therapist and easy on the brain, which may be feeling more relaxed than ever after a massage. The math is straightforward.

What should you avoid before a massage?

What happens in a full body massage?

A full-body massage usually includes your arms, legs, hands and feet, your neck and back, your stomach and buttocks. The area around the breasts is usually massaged but not the breasts themselves. You can always say you hate having your breast area or buttocks or whatever touched.