The benefits of massage are endless. Relaxation and rejuvenation are valuable tools that help combat increasing stress levels. Relieving tight muscles is an effective and holistic approach to decreasing pain and discomfort brought on by the stress of everyday life. 

Why is it that many people choose to overlook massage therapy as a viable option for body maintenance? Many concerns involve not knowing exactly what massage entails and with trusting someone with your most prized possession – your body. If you have never had a massage, allow me to empower you with knowledge about modesty, knowledge and body image attitude so that you can reap the tremendous benefits of massage therapy.

Let’s define modesty as keeping within the bounds of proper behavior and with displaying appropriate methods before, during, and after your massage. First, your therapist will give you complete privacy to disrobe by leaving the room. Second, you can keep your underwear on. Next, you are fully covered by a sheet the entire time of the massage. “Draping” – as the technique is called – is where a therapist uses a sheet to maintain your sense of security and create the boundary between therapist and client. You can relax knowing that your safety and modesty are highly protected by your therapist. Knowledge can also play a key role in maximizing your massage experience. As a first time client, it is extremely important for your therapist to walk you step by step through all that will be involved in your session before you get to the massage table. This includes:

• What the massage will entail
• How to get on the table
• How to breathe and relax
• Your chance to ask any questions 

By letting you know what to expect, you are able to let down your guard and relax. That’s why you’re there! A skilled therapist should stay in good contact with you about your comfort, warmth, etc. You should also tell the therapist at anytime if you feel discomfort or pain of any kind. Body image is another subject worth addressing. It deters some people from enjoying the fullness of a massage experience. Massage is for everybody – every shape, every size. There is no need to be self conscious about your body. Massage therapists are used to working with all body types.

We hope we shed light on some of the lesser discussed aspects of massage. We hope to have empowered you as a consumer to demand quality and professionalism from your massage therapist. And most of all, we encourage each and every one of you to experience the endless benefits that massage therapy can provide. Our body massage and wellness spa can help you with a great number of conditions. And our Key West couples massage is the perfect bonding experience.