Initial Interview
Modesty
Discomfort
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You'll be made to feel welcome. You'll be taken seriously. You'll be sat down and asked about yourself and your lifestyle. You'll be asked why you feel the need for massage. You'll be talked through what massage can and can't do; massage is not a cure all, what it does it does well, but like any treatment it has limits.
If you have a medical condition, or what's known as
a contraindication then
your therapist may ask you to check with your doctor. In reality massage
is very safe, but there's no question of taking chances with your health.
The therapist will want a detailed picture of
you, your lifestyle and your health. It's important to design a session
that fits you and your needs.
Modesty is really very straightforward.
Well it is if your clients are British. The British are modest. The British
almost invariably keep their underwear on. This is not a problem. This
is fine; we're used to it and expecting it. Wear whatever you're comfortable
with, short of a suit of armour we can work with it. It's your session
after all, it's for your benefit so wear whatever you're happy with. |
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There are some types of massage, particularly Sports Massage, which deal with muscles when they're uncomfortable; the key is that nothing should happen without your consent and if you ask for the therapist to stop then the therapist will stop immediately. There can be some discomfort working on a stiff or tired muscle, but it shouldn't go beyond the 'pleasure-pain' of a really good stretch. If the session is strictly relaxation then really it shouldn't hurt at all. It's common for the client to find that they want the therapist to use more pressure, 'go deeper', in places, but that's the client's decision and the client will be in control of that at all times.
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