Day of Appointment

Here are some quicks tips on how to prepare yourself in advance for your healing treatment and how you can maximize your experience and all its benefits.

Stay Hydrated

Being well hydrated before your massage is very important for the elimination of metabolic waste that are released into the body’s circulation during treatment. Drinking water or herbal teas are excellent methods for staying hydrated. Avoid regular tea, coffee, alcohol, or any other stimulants.

Eat Lightly

It’s preferable to eat at least one hour in advance of your massage or, if you get hungry, eat a fruit or other food that’s easy to digest. Avoid heavy meals at least 2 hours before your appointment.

Dress Comfortably

Since an oil massage is applied to the skin, you might think that the clothes you wear aren’t important. However, wearing comfortable clothes will not only put you in a relaxed state before your massage but will also keep you relaxed afterwards.

Arrive in Advance

Arriving 5 to 10 minutes before your massage will allow you to come in, get settled and use the bathroom without impinging on your massage.

Communicate your Needs

Once you are settled in for your treatment, your therapist will review your health questionnaire with you and will ask you further questions if need be. This is the moment to tell your therapist everything: your preferences, needs, expectations, and so on. Please let your therapist know if you want them to pay special attention to one part of your body or to avoid a specific area. Let them know how much pressure you enjoy. Let them know what you don’t enjoy. The more you communicate your needs, the better your therapist will be able to respond to them.

Relax during the massage

During your treatment, concentrate on your breathing, making sure to take long, deep breaths. This will help to reduce stress and chase away negative thoughts. Almost no effort is needed from you. Your therapist will know very well how to lift your arm or your head; your help is not required!

Even when the massage is underway, let your therapist know your preferences or if you feel uncomfortable. By leaving nothing to chance, you’ll get the maximum benefits from your massage. Too hot, too cold; more or less pressure; with or without essential oils… It’s your massage and you are in charge.

Enjoy your treatment!