Nobody explains this part, so people arrive guessing. Here is the whole sequence.
A massage appointment has a standard structure, and knowing it removes most of the awkwardness. The parts people are unsure about — undressing, draping and how much they are allowed to say — all have clear professional answers.
You fill out a form covering injuries, surgeries, medications, allergies, pregnancy and any area you want avoided, then the therapist asks about it. This is not a formality. It determines what they do and do not work on, and leaving something off makes the appointment worse rather than simpler.
The therapist leaves the room while you undress to your comfort level and get under the sheet on the table. Undressing fully is never required, and many people keep underwear on. You stay draped for the entire session — only the area being worked is uncovered, and it is re-covered before the therapist moves on. The therapist knocks before coming back in.
You can talk or not talk, and either is normal. You can ask for more or less pressure, a different room temperature, quieter music, or for an area to be skipped. You can ask what they are working on. You can end the session at any point for any reason. Say something immediately if anything hurts sharply, goes numb, or makes you uncomfortable in any way.
The therapist leaves so you can get dressed without hurrying. Some soreness the next day is common after firmer work. Ask about tipping when you book if you want to know the spa's practice ahead of time — it is a normal question and the front desk answers it every day.
Say which service, when, and anything a therapist or esthetician should know. We will match you and tell you what the appointment involves.
Get Matched With a SpaA short description is enough — we will follow up to confirm the service, the time and anything the provider needs to know first.