Attaining the Best Results from Your Massage or Body Treatment Sessions
All of the body and massage therapies we offer at Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa can be very effective depending on your specific needs. For best results, here are a few tips.
If this is your first session at a new spa or with a new therapist, be prepared for a consultation.
We need to find out about any specific concerns you may have, what your goals are for the session, history of illnesses or surgeries, any medications being taken, injuries, allergies, etc. This is very important and will help to avoid any problems. There are contra-indications for certain therapies, so it’s imperative that the therapist rules those out before beginning your session.
- Before you make an appointment, do some exploration for yourself and choose a therapy where you feel you would be most comfortable.
- If a sauna is available, we highly recommend you reserve it before your session. Even if it’s only for 15 minutes, that’s fine; however, 30-40 minutes is ideal. This will start the process of detoxifying and releasing your tight muscles. There are so many benefits to sauna therapy: detoxification, relaxation, anti-aging, cellular renewal, weight loss, and pain relief to name a few. Great for the complexion, too!
- If a sauna is not available, arrive for your session early (about 15 minutes) to give yourself time to unwind before your session starts.
- Always be very open and honest with your therapist. Do not be afraid to tell them if you dislike something, even if it is during your session. If you are uncomfortable in any way, let them know. This includes the room temperature, if the pressure being used is too light or uncomfortable… let them know.
- Don’t feel obligated to entertain a conversation with your therapist. This is your time. All good therapists know the golden rule is to be quiet once the session starts! If you choose to talk, that’s fine; some enjoy and relax more with a little conversation, but if you really want to fully relax and reap the benefits of your session, enjoy the quiet time!
- After your massage or body session, plan on staying in the tranquil or relax area of the spa for a few minutes (or as long as you need) while you have some water. Give yourself time to really wake up before you have to get back into your car and drive.
- Expect your therapist to make some recommendations for you. You may need to be seen more than once a month for a little while, or there may be some other therapies offered at the spa that you could benefit from that you didn’t even know about. Your therapist will usually make some recommendations about what you can do in between your visits as well; maybe some essential oils to add to the bath or in a diffuser for stress relief, a warm neck pillow to use as you sit at your desk all day at work. Little things like these can make a huge difference!