It’s your massage… SPEAK UP!

It is crucial for you, as a client, to speak up during your massage.

In the massage therapy field, we often find that clients feel embarrassed or hesitant to express their preferences or discomforts to their massage therapist. When a therapist asks, “Why didn’t you just tell me?” the typical response is that clients are afraid of offending their therapist, so they prefer to remain silent.

What we want, is what YOU want.

That being said, we highly encourage you to speak up during your massage, and here’s why:

Before we dive into the details:

1. You are the boss of your massage session

2. We want you to have the best experience with us

3. We cannot read your mind, so if something doesn’t feel right, please tell us

Here are some examples of things you may want to speak up about:

1. The Pressure: Most clients book a massage knowing their preferred pressure. As Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs), we will check in with you a few times to ensure the pressure is right, but we might stop asking to avoid bothering you. If you need more or less pressure at any point, feel empowered to let us know! This is your massage, and your comfort is our priority. Remember, we will not be offended – our goal is to ensure you have the best experience possible. If you don’t speak up, we can’t give you the perfect massage.

2. Massage Technique: While most clients trust their LMT's expertise in specific techniques, sometimes adjustments are necessary. For example, one client didn’t like her arms being worked on while hanging off the table, so she asked her therapist to work on her arms when she was face-up. If a technique is uncomfortable or bothersome, please let us know. We have many techniques in our repertoire and will adjust to meet your needs.

3. Conversation: This is a big one! Because some LMTs can be naturally more chatty, we have created a “conversation” section on our session menu for you to choose your preference. If you usually enjoy chatting but need a quiet, relaxing session, let us know. We will never be offended – your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities.

4. Amount of Product Used (oil/gel/lotion): You might not have thought about this, but some clients need more product on their skin than others. If your therapist isn’t using enough product and it becomes uncomfortable, please let them know. Your comfort is key to a great massage experience.

5. Draping: Draping involves uncovering the areas we are working on while keeping the rest of the body securely covered. If you feel uncomfortable or a specific draping technique feels too revealing, please tell us immediately. Your comfort and security come above all else!

We hope this post reassures you that we care deeply about your comfort and satisfaction. This is your massage and you are in control. We are passionate about providing you with the best experience possible, and we cannot do that without your input.

So please, speak up about any adjustments you need during your massage. We are more than happy to accommodate your preferences to ensure you have the best experience with us.