Etiquette tips in the massage room

Massages are very popular because they are a great way to relieve stress, relax and clear your mind for an hour or two. Some people actually avoid getting great massages because they don’t know proper therapy etiquette. Here are some tips to fill you in on everything you need to know when receiving massage therapy.

1. You should tip your masseuse if you are in a hotel, spa, or massage parlor. During a clinical or medical massage, it is not necessary to leave a tip.

2. You must undress completely during a treatment. The establishments provide towels to keep you covered and allow you to keep your underwear clean of any oil used during therapy.

3. You don’t necessarily need to talk to your therapist during treatment. Some people like to talk to help them relax, which is fine. It’s also okay to just relax, close your eyes, and enjoy your therapy in silence.

4. Some men worry about getting an erection during therapy. Erections are normal during therapy and therapists are trained to ignore them and risk embarrassing the client.

5. If you don’t particularly enjoy something about therapy, ask your therapist to make changes. For example, it is acceptable to ask for more or less pressure.

6. You can request a male or female therapist. Clients regularly ask for male clients for more pressure and deeper treatment. Men often request female therapists due to erection problem and feel more comfortable if a woman touches them.

I hope this answers some questions you had about massage therapy!