It also depends on how modest you are. In most cases you are asked to undress and lie face down on the table. A towel is placed over your bum. I’m not modest so I undress in front of my massage therapist and acupuncturist, while they are getting things ready. But they will leave the room for you. If you are shy, work up to a full body massage.. first get a foot and hand massage, perhaps, with a hot paraffin dip (heavenly). The second time get a shoulder and neck massage and/or a facial, which can often be done fully clothed (but wear loose clothing) or a robe. And then finally go for the full body. There are many types to choose from… deep muscle, lomi lomi, hot stone (my favorite) a light aromatherapy, Shiatsu, acupressure, acupuncture, crystal, reiki, Swedish, Thai… there are hundreds of different styles or kinds. One of my other favorites is cranial sacral therapy. Therapists will often do a combination of techniques during one session, which can range from 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes or 90.

Find a clinic and go in a talk to the therapists and get a feel about what they do. Trust you instincts.. do you feel comfortable with the person just by talking to them? If not, you will not enjoy a massage by them either.

But once you find a therapist you like, you’ll find that these are not luxuries, but necessary to the health of your mind, body and spirit.