| What to expect during a massage or neuromuscular (NMT) session Before the massage, the professional therapist will conduct a thorough interview with you to determine your individual needs and goals for the session and to affirm that there are no reasons that you should not receive a massage. Next, your therapist will show you where to hang your clothing, jewelry etc. ... and how to lie on the table. Your therapist will then ask if you have any questions and leave the room to wash their hands and allow you time to prepare for your session. Although you will be kept covered with a sheet throughout your massage, if you are not comfortable in removing all your clothing, it will not be expected. It is easier for the therapist to give a more complete and flowing massage if not working around clothing. This is especially true when receiving a relaxation massage (NMT routines for pain management are typically isolated to smaller areas of the body and require little to no cloth removal). Modesty will always be respected and is as much of a concern for the therapist as to the client!!! |