Massage Tips – Water, Rest and Hygiene



After a massage treatment it is important to encourage your client to drink lots of water. This supports the body in its natural process of eliminating toxins; if someone gets a headache after massage they should be encouraged to drink water. Massage will help flush out both natural and chemical toxins from the body, but this process must be accompanied by hydration to allow the body to do its job. If clients’ urine is very dark after a treatment they again should be encouraged to drink plenty of water to assist the process of healing. Many London home massage therapists are aware of this.

In busy lives it is tempting to squeeze a massage in when there is a small gap in a schedule; however, your clients will get the most out of a massage if they are able to rest after the treatment. Specifically, if clients are going to drive after a treatment and are in a deep state of relaxation they need to be given time to sit and sip water and gently “come round,” rather than dashing out slightly dazed post treatment.

Good hygiene should be maintained at all times while you are giving a massage treatment. Careful hand washing should be done before a treatment starts—include the forearms and elbows in this as you may use these to massage, and if you sneeze, cough, or need to blow your nose then stop and rewash your hands before continuing.

You are not likely to catch any serious illness giving a treatment, but be sensible, and blood contact should be avoided at all times; if your client has a cut or open sore then you should not be massaging on or near that area. If you have a cut on your hand then this should be covered fully, either with a secure waterproof medical dressing or even with a thin glove.
Ensure that the area you are working in is clear and clean and that you have fresh towels for your massage table; if you are working on more than one friend or family member, these should be clean for each person. If you are working professionally then, naturally, full professional-clinic levels of hygiene apply.

If you are working at home, make sure that the television is switched off and the answerphone is switched on, so that both you and your client can fully focus on the treatment in hand.
Finally, enjoy giving your treatments. If you are relaxed giving a treatment, your client will be relaxed. To make a difference to someone’s life by specific and focused touch is an incredible gift to be able to give, enjoy!

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