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How to Prepare for a Massage

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Rodney Trepess

If you’ve never had a massage you probably have some questions: Should I eat, drink, or stretch before the massage? What about after the massage? What should I wear? Can I leave any clothes on? The graphic below should put your mind at ease if you’re a little anxious – it illustrates what to expect during your massage therapy session and explains how to prepare for your massage.

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  • massageschool

    wow, great resource! Is there anyway that this could be broken down into pages so that it could be printed out.

  • derrick hachey

    nice!

  • Tracey March

    Here’s an embarrassing question that I’m sure at least a few people are wondering about – should a woman cancel her massage appointment if she gets her period?

    • LaTia B.

      I would say if you feel uncomfortable having a massage then yes, cancel or reschedule. If you are comfortable with being worked on or planning to have just a wellness massage and not anything that will address anything specific around your pelvic area, it’s okay to wear a pair of spandex shorts or something that will still allow your therapist access to your skin and muscles. When I was in school, I kept a pair of shorts in my locker in case that happened and no one noticed anything.

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