Your technician will ask you to disrobe for a full body scrub massage. We will provide you with a paper gown if preferred.
Completely nude is a requirement in order to have a complete body scrub. However, you don't have to be completely nude. You can wear a bathing suit or your under garments. The scrub is for many reasons, including you being relaxed. Do not feel like you cant request to be partially dressed. No...
Wear whatever you feel comfortable in to your appointment. Once you are there, the massage therapist will ask you to remove your clothing to your comfort level. They will leave the room and allow you to undress and get under the provided linens on the bed, so you will always be covered throughout.
During a spa scrub, you will be led into a treatment room, asked to change and lie down on an individual treatment slab. Your body will be massaged with a lightly abrasive product. The scrub is usually made of natural ingredients such as clay, sugar, coffee, salt or nutshell husks.
Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. From nude to fully clothed, it'll be okay. Professional massage therapists work around everything and nothing will be exposed either way.
The standard hospitality rate for massage tipping is 20 percent. For example, if a massage or body treatment costs $100, a 20 percent tip would be $20.
If you're wearing underwear/pants, I might tuck the sheet around the waistband, to protect your clothes from the massage cream (though it does wash out easily.) If you're wearing a bra, I'll work around it. If you're wearing a tank top or shorts or long johns, I'll work through it.
For a full-body massage, you can opt to keep your pants on or go completely in the buff. You'll find that most massage therapists are very skilled at protecting your modesty and making you feel comfortable; you'll never have to uncover anything you'd rather not.
For aesthetic services like facials and massages, the tipping norms align closely with those of day spas, where gratuities are customary. Generally, a tip of about 15-20% of the service cost is standard for these services.
"It makes no difference to us, and it will not affect your massage" said Kurt, LMT at Williamsburg. "If you're comfortable not shaving, we're comfortable as well." Trust us on this one: massage therapists are not considering your body hair during a session.
This massage is about you and it's important that you feel comfortable. For some people that means leaving some clothing on. For others, it means taking it (mostly) all off. There is no right or wrong, this is your massage.
Take off only as much clothing as you are comfortable removing. If you don't want to remove your clothing, wear clothing that will be comfortable during the massage and will allow the massage therapist to touch and move the areas of your body you expect will need to be massaged.
A lot of medical professionals opt to wear undershirts, jogger pants and other additional layers under their scrubs during the winter months. Having a few extra layers can make a big difference to your core temperature and help you to stay comfortable throughout your long shift.
Many people tip around 15-20% of the massage cost.
This range is a good starting point and is commonly accepted across different settings: at-home or mobile therapists, franchise spas or clinics, or an individual massage therapist. If you're unsure, it's always a safe bet to stick within this range.
At the end of the treatment you should be left to have a good shower to get rid of any remains of the product. The treatment usually takes about 30 minutes. A body scrub is a great treatment as it makes you look and feel good.
Body scrub vs. massage: is there any difference? Body scrubs remove dead skin cells, help to improve blood circulation and cleanse the Skin via exfoliation. While a scrub massage helps your body to relax and leaves your skin refreshed and glowing.
During the massage, your therapist is likely to ask you to turn over.
Does a full body massage include the groin? Most massage therapists will stay professional and not touch your groin area. There may be others that may help massage the surrounding muscles if you ask, but nothing that could make you uncomfortable.
Plan on wearing clothing that is easy to take off and put back on by yourself. Since massage therapists use oil during massages, loose-fitting clothing is often a good choice to avoid getting oils on your clothes.
A massage therapist should never touch the genital area of the client. This is either sexual abuse or prostitution. In most parts of the U.S., massage of the breast is off limits. In the few states where it is legal, there must be written consent by the client.
Talking during a massage is a personal preference. Some people find that light conversation helps them relax, while others prefer silence to fully immerse themselves in the experience. Let your therapist know what makes you feel most comfortable.