What is not okay during a massage?
It’s a good idea not to remove all of your clothing unless your therapist has requested you do so. Removing too much clothing can create an uncomfortable situation for both you and your massage therapist. Another important thing to avoid during a massage is making noises. A massage therapist should never touch the genital area of the client. This is either sexual abuse or prostitution. In most parts of the U. S. In the few states where it is legal, there must be written consent by the client.Second, a massage shouldn’t be done in any area of the body where there may be blood clots, fractures, open or healing wounds, skin infections, and healing from a recent surgery.It’s up to you. Women usually remove their bras to allow the massage therapist to work on the back and shoulder area without getting massage oil or lotion on the bra. If your problem area is your low back, hips, buttocks, or groin, tight-fitting or large underwear can sometimes get in the way of massage work.But what about more sensitive or overlooked regions like the groin? Can a massage therapist legally and ethically treat that area? In certain cases, yes, but with professional boundaries, client consent, and specific therapeutic reasons.
What should I do if a massage feels inappropriate?
The client is always in charge. If a therapist of any kind ever does anything that makes a client emotionally or sexually uncomfortable, the client should speak up immediately or just tell the therapist they want to terminate the session and leave. Clients see a massage therapist for many reasons. Even though there is no fixed amount, the standard tipping range for massage therapy typically falls between 15-25% of the session cost. The lower end (15%) is generally acceptable for a good experience, while 20% is more common for exceptional service.A good rule of thumb for tipping in the massage industry is between 15% and 20% of the total service cost, which is the standard practice in the broader service industry. This range is widely accepted as a standard gesture of appreciation for satisfactory to excellent service, and is a perfectly acceptable tip.Yes. The better the session, the more generous the tip. In a spa/salon environment, the therapist is paid a (usually) small portion of the charge. It requires a lot of knowledge and physical effort to give a good massage.Chair Massage (15-20 minutes): A tip of $5-$10 is a common and appreciated gesture. Minute Massage: A tip of 15-20% of the service cost is standard. For a $100 massage, this would be $15-$20. Minute Massage: Calculate 15-20% of the higher service cost to reflect the extended duration.