What can I expect from a full body massage?

A full-body massage usually includes your arms, legs, hands and feet, your neck and back, your stomach and buttocks. The area around the breasts is usually massaged but not the breasts themselves. You can always say you hate having your breast area or buttocks or whatever touched.

What should I expect at my first professional massage?

A 60 minute full body massage typically starts with a head & scalp massage to get you relaxed. Then, they will work the neck and shoulders, move on to each arm, and work their way to the legs & feet. Next, you will flip around on the massage table and they will work on the back of the legs and potentially the glutes.

What is massage etiquette?

Typically, a massage therapist will ask you to undress to your level of comfort. Many people prefer to keep their underwear on during a massage, while others prefer to be nude. It’s up to you.

What do you wear during a massage?

You can wear what you want Some clients keep underwear on, some wear compression shorts, and everything in between. I give massages to clients who are fully clothed. Whatever you are going to feel comfortable with is the best thing that you can wear (or not wear) to a massage.

Does massage help lose weight?

Weight Loss. Deep tissue massage encourages lymphatic flow and circulation, which aid in detoxification and weight loss as well. Combined with a good exercise regimen and a natural whole foods diet, massage can help reduce excess fat and weight in your body.

What is a four-handed massage?

This year, it’s all about the four-handed massage! “Think of it as a normal full-body massage times two,” says Jill Haidler, director of The Waldorf Astoria Spa New Orleans. What’s that even mean, you ask? The four-handed massages features a synchronized massage by way of two trained therapists. Yes, it’s as relaxing as it sounds.

How many hand massage therapists do you need?

Four hand massages require the services of two professional therapists. Therefore, you should expect to pay accordingly. 4. It gives you all the benefits of a conventional massage: Whether you have one therapist or two, you will reap all the rewards of a standard treatment.

What are the benefits of it massage?

It gives you all the benefits of a conventional massage: Whether you have one therapist or two, you will reap all the rewards of a standard treatment. These include reduced stress levels, improved flexibility, improved circulation, improved skin tone, and reduced muscle tension.

Should you stand up after a foot massage?

“At the end of the massage, there are pressure points at the bottom of the feet that your therapists will probably target to center you before you stand up,” Cantrell chimes in. “If you’re still feeling a little off balance, that cup of water post-massage should help.”