How much time should I schedule?

A half hour is good for a quick full body relaxation or invigorating massage or if you want to relieve issues with any one of these; your neck, wrist, shoulder, lower leg or ankle . However, most people request an hour. In an hour there is more time to mix types of massage or for more complicated parts of the body such as lower back, hip or upper leg issues.

How should I prepare for a massage?

     Many people seek out massage therapy to treat tension, pain, and stress. Several professional massage organizations agree that massage therapy at least once a month can have positive long term effects, especially if clients prepare to get a massage with care, rather than treating it like an ordinary medical appointment. To get the most out of of the experience, it is an excellent idea to prepare to get a massage by taking some time out of your schedule to relax, focus on your body, and make it a special day.

     The morning of your massage start to flush your body with drinking lots of water. What I mean by lots of water is, on a normal day we need to be drinking 1oz of water for every 2lbs we weigh. On the day of your massage please aim to drink that much or more. After your massage keep up the good work. The closer to the above amount of water the better you will feel. Whether you get a light massage or deep. If you do not drink enough water, especially if you do not get regular massages, you can have the symptoms of nausea, pain and soreness and even headache. These are due to the body trying to detox after your massage. So drink up!

Questions & Answers

Embarrassing Massage Questions

Should I talk to the therapist during the session?

     This is completely up to you. Whether you need to talk some things out or zone out. My goal is to pick up on what type of mood you are in. I am here only to help your session be what you want it to be. After all, the session is for you! So please speak up either way.

Some types of massage like deep tissue and corrective require more feedback.

Be sure to speak up if:

~The room or table is too hot or too cold.

~You experience pain.

~You have any questions.

~There is anything you forgot to mention during your intake.

Am I supposed to get naked for the massage?

     Many people choose to leave theirs on, while others go completely nude, either way it is up to you. You are always professionally draped snugly. Although if you come in with low back, hip, leg pain/tension it is easier to get in deeper without your under things on. If this is the case the therapist will probably bring this up during your intake time.

Will the therapist be there while I get undress?

     After the intake the therapist will leave the room while you undress. No need to hurry, the therapist will give you plenty of time and will knock before coming back into the room.

What if I get an erection during the massage?

     Some men do not get massages because they worry about this happening. Or if they do get one can not relax incase this happens. But there is no reason to be embarrassed, it is perfectly normal for men to experience an erection during a non-sexual, therapeutic massage. Gentle touch administered to any area of the body can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and cause a partial or full erection. Your massage therapist (male or female) understands this and will generally ignore it. If you are still worried, you may wish to wear a men's bikini bathing suit during the massage, which provides more support than boxers.

Am I supposed to tip the therapist?

            This again, is up to you. There are no rules. Tips are appreciated but, are NOT expected.

How do I know if it's a legitimate massage clinic?

     Although you might think massage parlors that offer sensual or erotic massage may look obviously seedy, it can sometimes be difficult to spot these places.

If you're trying a new clinic or spa, it's a good idea to call first and ask these questions:

~Do you offer therapeutic massage?

~Is the massage therapist certified and registered?

~ Do you require a health questionnaire of your clients?

A licensed massage therapist will not come into contact with your genitals during the massage.

The pressure isn't deep enough, but I don't want to insult the massage therapist's technique. What should I do?

     Communicate openly with the massage therapist. Some types of massage therpy are gentle and do not involve deep pressure. While others are deeper and or require a more knowledgeable therapist.

     Here is a good rule of thumb -- on a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is no pain and 10 is extremely painful, the pressure should be less than 7. Sometimes there may be a need for a deeper stroke but, your therapist will let you know beforehand as well as give you an explanation. Again speak up if this is not what you want.

I'm self-conscious about a certain part of my body and don't want the massage therapist to see me. What can I do?

     If you're self-conscious about a certain part of your body, you can ask the massage therapist to avoid that area.

     Just remember to provide complete and accurate information on your health history form, so that the massage therapist is aware of any precautions or contraindications.