How To Get The Best Out Of Hotel Massage Service

By Alta Alexander


Nowadays, nearly all the hotels in the hotel industry have set up treatment rooms whereby travelers can go and get massages. There are also exotic therapies that they will most likely enjoy. As much as a hotel is a five star hotel, it does not mean that their parlor will be in the same caliber. The massage will cost you a little extra because you are a guest while others are inclusive. The techniques that hotel massage service offers are: ayurvedic, Californian, Swedish, Thai and others.

Prior to the session, there are things that you and the therapist have to do so that your body can relax. It is highly advisable to spend some time proceeding the session at a steam room or even a sauna since it will help your muscles to ease. The therapist can put some music on that will help you loosen a little. It should be music that you are happy with.

Sometimes it is a good idea for the therapist to have a chit chat with the client during a session explaining the oils and treatments she is using and their benefits. It should be in a slow manner though. As much as no one wants to have any type of discussion during the time you want to relax, it will assist you in saying what you want the next time.

What makes massages important is the pressure and the strokes applied to your body. You should not be hesitant at any point to ask the therapist to add more pressure or lessen it because it will be your loss. The pressure will be uncomfortable to you and as a result you will not be able to relax at all. The reason behind the strokes is to regulate the blood flow.

When you are done with your session, your therapist will offer you a drink which might be water or some lemon tea. Whichever the case you take plenty of liquids. It is usually advised to take a lot of water before and after the massage because there are a lot of toxins released from the body and it will leave the body drained.

Loose clothes are recommended to be worn into a massage session. This will make it easier for the therapist to reach all the areas you want when massaging you and they are also comfortable compared to tight fitting clothes. All places that offer massages have private rooms or locker rooms where you can change and also put your items till after the session.

It is advisable not to carry your phone or any other gadget to the spa. The spa is supposed to free from laptops, blackberries or a tablet. These are forms of distractions and as much as you would not mind them, the people who have come for the same device will be disturbed and might not be able to relax with all the phones ringing.

All in all, if you get a hotel that has both accommodation and massage services, it will be to your advantage. You can have as many massages as you want of which they will just be added to your bill. You will pay the bill when it is your time to check out hence it will not be cumbersome for you.




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