Should you remove all of your clothes? Is it bad practice to fall asleep during a treatment? What about engaging in conversation?
“The objective of a massage is to give you the opportunity to let go of any stress and tension so that your body can move from the ‘fight or flight’ division of your nervous system to the ‘rest and digest’ division. If you are giving us your hand or arm during a session, or you’re trying to keep control over how we move your body, it is counterproductive. Try not to contribute. Your only job is to breathe.” —Try to avoid leading the massage therapist in one direction or another.
“There’s no need to apologize for not shaving before an appointment. In fact, avoiding shaving before a session lowers any risk of infection via any small nicks or abrasions in the skin.” —Your therapist may need to use a little extra oil or lotion on areas of increased body hair to prevent any uncomfortable friction or skin irritation.Don't worry if your legs aren't shaved — shaving can actually increase your risk of infection, anyway.
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