Is draping required for massage?

2. Draping must take place during the massage, and the therapist shall comply with the client’s request to remain partially or fully clothed under the drape. Clients receiving a massage must be draped to assure that the pubic area and genitals are not exposed.

Can you be uncovered during massage?

You may be concerned about privacy or being uncovered. Massage therapists are extremely experienced at draping, or covering your body with sheets, except for the body part being worked on. No private areas of your body will be worked on or uncovered. It’s completely fine to talk to the therapist during the massage.

Can I remove the towel during a massage?

Speak with your client throughout the process to gauge their comfort level and the towel’s temperature. When to remove it: Once you apply the towel, it’s still essential to check the temperature. Be sure to remove the towel before it cools down too much as that could also cause discomfort.

Do you get naked at Elements massage?

Many people prefer to keep their panties or briefs on during a massage, while others prefer to be completely nude. It’s up to you. Only the area being massaged will be uncovered.

Do you wear underpants during a sacral massage?

For example, in certain cranial sacral sessions, there is a technique of working the sacrum while the client is face up, in this instance it is stressed to the client to leave their underpants on during the massage since the therapist will be working the sacrum.

Do you prefer being draped or draped for a massage?

Some really cool massage styles like some forms of lomilomi involve very minimal draping that just covers the crotch when supine and the crack of the butt when prone. They do look like good I get cold easily, so generally I prefer draped. Since I go pretty much exclusively to Registered Massage Therapists, they’re required to anyway.

Can I leave my clothes on during a massage?

You can leave all your clothes on if you want and that is perfectly fine too. With the wide range of massage types practiced and the great variation of massage from therapist to therapist, even within the same studio, it is no wonder so much confusion exists over how a client should undress.

Should therapists wear underwear during massage?

Therapists won’t be able to use lotion and may be unable to work as deeply, but they can adapt to your comfort level and still deliver a satisfying massage experience. People who are self-conscious about their bodies might get massage more often, and with less apprehension, if they had the added underwear barrier.