Massage FAQs
I've never had a massage before what should I expect?
Because massage is not a common part of our contemporary cultural experience, many
people do not get the most out of massage. Some tips on how best to prepare for your massage:
You need to undress to your comfort level. Being nude and draped is a way to
let you totally relax, but this may take several sessions with your Practitioner
to become this comfortable. Clothing can get in the way of the most pleasant
sensation of total wholeness and connectedness of your body. In our culture,
there tends to be a preoccupation with sex and discomfort with nudity. In a
professional massage, you will be covered by a sheet or a towel to hide those
"dirty sexual" parts of your body. This need of course is due to sexual immaturity
as a culture and the fact that so many of us confuse nudity and touch with sex.
Only the areas being massaged will be uncovered.
The recipient's only job is to relax as completely as possible. Breathe deeply
and regularly, allow the body and its parts to sink into the table; as the therapist's
hands locates areas of tension, consciously try to let go and release these tense areas.
Talk for the most part is distracting. Good massage requires concentration on the
part of the therapist. Great massage is the result of good "energy" between therapist and recipient.
However, feel free to give feedback if any manipulation is uncomfortable or if you
would like something done longer or differently. It's you who've come to this encounter
to feel good. Let the therapist know if you are ticklish. Strokes can be varied. Normally
this is not a problem unless you are very ticklish. If this is only in certain areas,
these should be pointed out to the therapist in advance.
Just lie there. Allow the therapist to move your limbs into whatever position is
required. Be a rag doll. Don't try to be helpful. Simply receive. The therapist is
a trained professional who can be trusted to take good care of your body.
If emotions surface, do not be afraid to give them expression. The body is the seat
of emotions. Sometimes during massage these emotions will come up and it is a great
benefit if you are able to release these as they come out. Many people unaccustomed
to such tender physical caring may express their emotion by crying - don't be embarrassed
you will be accepted and understood. Also be aware that the body holds memories of sexual
abuse. The body does hold emotions within and they need to be released and lovingly replaced
with good feelings. At the very least, don't be afraid to sigh with relaxation or hum with pleasure.
Close your eyes. See with your sense of touch. Feel your body both inside and out.
Closing one's eyes in the massage experience tends to being one's center of energy
out of the head and into the body.
Enjoy!
Where do you give massages?
I give massages at my office, or I can come to you. My office is a private room
located in Royal Palm Beach, FL. The office is easily
accessible from the street. When I come to you, I bring my "traveling office"
with full-sized massage table, fresh linens, and massage creams and/or oils.
I'm nervous about disrobing for a massage, how undressed do I have to get?
I'm very sensitive to your comfort level--you decide how undressed you want to get.
Some clients like to leave on their underwear. Some prefer being "au naturel."
It's your choice. I also have sheets and towels available for draping, and will
work to make sure you are comfortable throughout the massage. Your comfort and
well-being is my first concern.
How much do you charge, and how far are you willing to travel?
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