What to expect at your first massage

Before you arrive

Arrive about 15 minutes early. Drink water, avoid a heavy meal, and tell us about injuries, allergies, pregnancy or medical conditions when you book. You do not need to prepare in any other way.

Step by step

• You are welcomed and offered tea or water
• Your therapist asks a few questions: where you hold tension, how firm you like it, anything to avoid
• You are shown to a private room and the therapist steps out while you undress to your comfort level and lie under a towel
• The therapist uncovers and works on one part of your body at a time, keeping the rest covered
• You can speak up at any point about pressure, temperature or comfort
• After the massage you take your time to dress, and then rest in the lounge

Common worries

Many people worry about being undressed. In professional massage you are always covered with towels apart from the area being worked on. People worry about being ticklish, falling asleep or making noises; therapists have seen it all and none of it is a problem. Silence or conversation are both fine.

After your massage

Drink water, take it easy for the rest of the day, and notice how you sleep. A little muscle tenderness after firmer massage is normal. If you enjoyed it, many people return in two to four weeks. If you are not sure which massage to start with, we usually suggest a Swedish relaxation massage.

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