Pretty obvious, but, it’s as much for you as it is for the massage therapist. The two most important accessories are necklaces and earrings (especially the straight back kind-they’ll poke you in the neck…not relaxing). Rings, bracelets and watches aren’t that important unless you like to get a good hand and wrist massage.
Breathing deep into the diaghram and slowly exhaling will really help you get in touch with what is tight and tense. Using your breath also helps communicate to the therapist that you are actively partnering with them to give you the best massage.
Some clients get into the habit (knowingly or not) of raising their own arm when they feel the massage therapist start to move it. Some may be thinking, “oh, here, let me help you move my arm.” It’s a nice gesture but not necessary. Unless your therapist asks you to actively move your arm, it’s best to just keep the arm relaxed and let the therapist do all the work.
Plan to give yourself a few moments afterwards to get in touch with the changes in your mind and body. Avoid “connecting” to the outside world for like 10 minutes. Get a drink of water, take a stroll…accessing the memory of this renewed sense of well being will have a cummulative effect towards future massages.
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