How to get the perfect massage

How to get the perfect massage by Jim Vang, the Mobile Masseur

1. Find out what the spa provides for your comfort:
   • Locker rooms with a lock or do I bring my own
   • Sauna, wet and/or dry
   • Jacuzzi
   • Bathrobes and towels
   • Bring your own sandals or flip-flop
     
     
2. Find out what type of massage is available?
   The most popular are:
   • Swedish
   • Deep tissue
   • Hot stone
   • Sport massage
   • Pregnancy massage
   • Shiatsu etc& just to name a few
     
     
3. Before you get on the table here are a few things to think about
   • Try not to eat for at least on hour before your massage. You can increase the chances of getting a cramp during your massage if you’ve eaten right before your treatment.
   • Leave enough time to take advantage of the hot tub, hot shower, sauna or steam room that most salons provide for free prior your massage. It will warm up your muscles and make the time on the table very comfortable.
   • Drink water before and after your massage.
     
     
4. What to ask your therapist:
   Once you know what type of massage you want. Here are a few things to ask your therapist regarding your preferences.
   • If you have any area you are currently in pain and should have him or her avoid i.e. sprained ankle, bruise mark, rash area.
   • Let him/her know what pressure you would like hard, medium, or soft and make sure you let them know after the warm up strokes, if it is too much or if you would like a little more. Give them time to start and when they have been going a while advise the therapist what you need more or less of. The therapists, for the most part, like the feedback.
   • Ask if they do your chest and stomach. The most embarrassing thing for a woman is to roll over and have your therapist (male or female) pull your sheet all the way to your waist and be exposed and not know that was coming. If you know up front, ask for a towel to be draped across your breasts unless you do not care.
   • Ask if they include a foot massage with the full body massage and do they work on your face and scalp. Some salons charge extra for a reflexology, facial or scalp massage. Also, some people prefer not to have the therapist get into their hair.
   • Ask if you are to wear a thong or briefs or go nude. Most therapists like you to be nude so they can transition from your hips to your gluts without having to glide over a thong or briefs.

Jim Vang
http://www.mobilemasseur.com/
mailto:mobilemasseur@earthlink.net

Jim Vang has been a professional masseur since 1995 when he graduated from the Santa Monica Healing Arts College. James believes that giving back to the community is as important as running his business. James frequently donates his time and hands to local charities, where gift certificates are given to local non-profit organizations.

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