I was hesitating for a long time to get a massage or not. After having issues with my back and feeling down, I decided to have one and applied for a 1 hour Swedish Massage at K Sensations Spa.
As obvious as the benefits are, both physically and mentally, booking your first appointment can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Will the massage therapist be a man or a woman? What should you do if you feel uncomfortable?
A common misconception is that massage is a one-size-fits-all therapy. Many people don’t understand that it’s supposed to be an extremely customizable and personalized experience, based on individual needs and comfort level.
Before your appointment begins, your massage therapist will take a few minutes to ask a few questions about your health and problems to determine how your body is feeling to you, and discuss what you’d like to get out of the session.
During this discussion, it’s your opportunity to communicate your needs, concerns, and any areas you prefer to have specifically worked with and conversely, the areas you would like the therapist to avoid. We truly believe that a good communication with our clients is a must to give the perfect therapy!
If you’ve never had a massage before, you may discover you like, dislike or need to adjust something during your session. Always be sure to speak up and let the massage therapist know what you need.
Whether it’s more pressure, less music or additional draping, there should always be an open line of communication between you and your therapist to make you as comfortable as possible, at all times.
Whether you are face up or down, you can expect to always be as comfortable as possible. There are many ways that your therapist can adjust, using different pillows or bolsters to make you more comfortable, depending on your body size and range of motion in your neck and shoulders.
It is also important to talk about why you are draped with a sheet at all times during a massage. The main reason for this is to protect your modesty, the second is for warmth and comfort.
We at K Sensations Spa, truly believe that a good massage should be enjoyable, meaningful and helpful. It’s important for us to feel empowered to ask for what you need, from the amount of clothing you leave on, to the pressure you want, to the types of oil and lotion you prefer or the temperature on the table.
You know your body better than anyone, and by communicating that with your therapist, you will have the most beneficial experience possible.
Hopefully, that experience is one you will want to repeat over and over again.
Awaken your senses! 😉
Peter
