Updated: September 28, 2016
Some people are leery of things that they don’t understand. If you’ve never experienced a professional
massage, then you might not understand what goes on behind closed doors. You may think that massages are luxuries, yet
they are therapeutic for the triune man.
Your Spirit has a chance to slow down and communicate with God while
your soul (mind, will and emotions) has the chance to learn from your
Spirit. Your body benefits from muscles
being loosened, and pain being relieved.
There are different types of massage (hot-stone, deep tissue, mineral
wraps, facials, etc.); your salon will explain the difference and you’ll discover
what works best for you.
You should go to the restroom before you go into the room to begin your
treatment. The Massage Therapist uses oils that don’t have a strong aroma,
but is very oily. Your skin will be soft
until you wash it off - and it doesn’t get on your clothes. The massage person will leave you alone in the
room to pin up or cover up your hair, remove your jewelry (post earrings may be
left in place), remove your clothes and get under the sheet and blanket.
With your legs, one is exposed at a time and the sheet is tucked between your
legs. Only one leg exposed at a time with modesty during the entire time.
Some people have a hard time removing their
under garments and your therapist will adapt, but you won’t get some muscles
massaged, especially on your upper and lower back.
My therapist starts with me on my stomach,
arms to the side with a pillow roll under my ankles, head is in a head holder
on the massage table.
When it’s time to
turn over, they will hold the covers up (giving you some privacy) while you
flip to the other side.
The room is usually has dim lighting with music (no lyrics) playing softly in the
background.
Some therapists also use a
sound machine (birds chirping, ocean waves, rain, soothing sounds).
If you want to talk, make sure it’s before
your technician gets started.
They may
ask if you have any problem areas on your body.
Sometimes there’s a floor fan, but you won’t
be cold.
It may be to keep your massage
therapist cool.
This is time for meditation, prayer and maybe a nap.
It’s time to clear your mind from all the
frustrations that might come your way.
It’s your time.
If you get a
‘chatty cathy’ man or woman, you may want to change people.
It’s up to you if you are more comfortable
with a man or a woman touching you.
Most
men prefer women to massage them because a man-on-man may not be welcomed.
I’ve had both, nonetheless, I prefer a woman.
When I was younger, massage was a luxury (special occasions); now, it’s a
necessity.
I budget a one-hour,
hot-stone treatment (a good therapist massages with her stones and doesn’t just
lay them on your body), once a month as I do my manicure and pedicure.
If you don’t take care of yourself (don’t go
into debt, but cut back on other luxuries) then how can you take care of
someone or something else.
Massage
chairs found in a mall doesn’t count as an authentic massage.
At the end of your massage, it’s very important that you drink lots and lots of
water to flush the toxins from your body.
If you exercise, some people choose to go before, others go after the
gym, and some don’t go on the same day of the massage.
I choose the latter.
Thanks to Beth at
Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa for enlightening me
on things that I didn’t know about the massage trade; and to
10, 000 Waves for
giving me a wonderful resort experience and knowledge.
Resorts and cruise ships offer rooms for you
and your spouse to experience the relaxation of therapeutic massage.
If you have any questions, ask me in the
comment section.
OBTW, if you have a
little flatulence (gas) during your massage; just say, “Excuse me”.
It’s only you and your therapist in the room
and somebody did it.
