What they wish you know about the joband what they’re really thinking while they massage your stubbly legs.
Lying down for a massage should send you straight to nirvana.
So we wondered-as you probably have-what the massage therapistreallythinks when she’s working her magic on your back.
We don’t care about your hairy legs-promise.
Our #1 goal is to help you relax.
“Massage therapists are masters of illusion.
While working at a mountain resort, I even had a coworker trap a mouse during a session!
All the while, the guest is blissfully unaware of any disturbance.
“Jonna Slade,Spa at JW Chicago
We’renotjudging your body.
People apologize constantly about their bodies.
Each person’s muscles open a world of possibilities for them.
“Kristie Garduno ofClients Kneaded Massage Therapy
Surprise couples' massages are rarely a good idea.
Don’t drink and massage.
“Alcohol and massage do not mix.
Also, if you are pretty buzzed, we may refuse treatment due to liability issues.
you gotta be of sound mind and able to communicate to receive a treatment.
So stash your glass of wine for afterward.
“Ashli Carnicelli ofThe Skincare Belle
Ridiculous stuff happens on the reg.
“One of our regular clients came to our spa for a 60-minute anti-stress massage.
As the massage began, soft new-age music started playing in the background.
Both the client and the masseuse were blending into the music.
About 30 minutes into the massage, the client began to fall asleep.
The background music shifted to birds tweeting.
The client jumped up and, in the nude, was screaming, ‘There are birds here!
‘“Anna Pamula,Renu Day Spa
Things can get emotional.
“I was giving a very interesting client her massage.
I was doing some trigger-point work and all the sudden she went quiet.
Then, I heard a wail-sob that was heartbreaking.
She was crying so hard that I could see the tears dropping onto the ground from the face cradle.
I asked her, ‘Are you okay?
What’s wrong?’
You will hear the most intimate stuff and be like a therapist sometimes!
I just told her to ‘let it out, it happens all the time.
‘“Ashley Wirtz, massage therapist, California
It’s normal to fart.
“Don’t mind farting!
I think of it being similar to when the stomach growls-it’s a sign of the body relaxing!
“Heather McCandless ofRelevant Bodywork
