What should I not say to my massage therapist?

What a massage therapist can tell about you?

A therapist can tell whether you stretch or exercise and what type of activities you participate in based on the length of your muscles or tensions you may have in certain areas. Whether you drink enough water. Dry skin and underlying tissue are indicators of lack of hydration.

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.

What are the do's and don'ts of massage?

How do I tell my massage therapist to stop talking?

Inform your therapist at the beginning “I feel like I just want a quiet session today, can I check in with you after the session about what you found?” Alternatively you could say that you have something to think through and need some quiet time today, then the next time say, “I loved the quiet of the last session.

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Do massage therapists like when you talk?

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.

Do massage therapists like to talk?

Many clients find it comforting to talk for the first few minutes of a massage, especially their first few sessions as we're getting to know each other and build the trust that is really important to a great therapeutic relationship.

Why are you not supposed to shower after a 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 should you avoid before a massage?

What is good massage etiquette?

Use Your Words

“You should always say when something doesn't feel right, and a professional and experienced therapist should ask how comfortable you are during the session,” says Waluga. If you need a nudge, remember you're paying for a service, so you deserve to get what you ask for.

Do massage therapists judge your body?

It doesn't matter if it has been a couple of days, a couple of months, or if you don't shave at all. Your massage therapist is not judging you by your leg hair, armpit hair, or any other body hair you may have. As massage therapists, all I care about is that you are comfortable and able to relax.

Why do you pee 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.

Why do they say to drink a lot of water after a massage?

It's beneficial to drink water after your massage because as the massage therapist manipulates your muscles, substances are released. Drinking water post massage helps the body flush out any accumulated materials that were released during the massage.

Who should not get massages?

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 is the most important advice to give to a client after a massage?

Post-massage advice can encompass a variety of items ranging from encouraging water intake, gentle stretching, rest, self-massage, application of heat or cold and consideration of future massage appointment schedules. All of these elements help promote the treatment and assist in the healing and recovery process.

How long should a client rest after a massage?

Strenuous activity is best avoided for 12-24 hours after a massage as it will help ensure you benefit from relaxed muscles and overcome any lingering soreness. Getting back to high impact activity straight after a massage will simply halt the good post-massage feeling you're trying to hold onto.

What should I do before a massage?

How often should you get a massage?

A general recommendation is every 1-3 weeks, especially "if they have specific strain or tension or any area," says Amey. Pregnant women can greatly benefit from regular massages as well, particularly near the end of the pregnancy.

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