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What You Can Expect From First Massage

• * Your massage therapist will ask preliminary questions to

determine your overall health and your health and wellness

goals.

• The massage therapist will consider information about

your physical condition, medical history, lifestyle, stress lev-

els, medications and any areas of physical pain that could

affect your massage therapy outcome.

This information will help the massage therapist structure

the session to achieve your health and wellness goals.

Privacy

• Before your massage, you’ll be asked to remove clothing to

your level of comfort.

• The massage therapist will leave the room while you un-

dress. Take off only as much as you are comfortable remov-

ing.

• Lie on the massage table, underneath the provided sheet

or towel, which will cover your body except for the part be-

ing massaged.

• Chair massages, which often are offered in public spaces

and workplaces, are an exception. A specially-designed mas-

sage chair lets you lean forward and supports the front of

the body. You remain clothed and no oil or lotion is used.

Seated massages typically last from 10 to 30 minutes.

Environment

• Music might be played. If you find music distracting, tell

your massage therapist. The same goes for talking during

your session.

• Your massage therapist should check on pressure and com-

fort throughout your appointment. If you're uncomfortable

at any time, tell your massage therapist.

The massage table is padded and has a face cradle.

* From the American Massage Therapy Association