mdomassage

Your first treatment

Having your first professional massage treatment can very often influence any future treatments you may have. Receive a good treatment and you will want to return, a bad treatment and you will regret spending the money and possibly never have another professional massage again.

At mdomassage we hope that each treatment is a wonderful experience, and that if you have your first professional massage with us it leaves you glowing and smiling looking forward to your next.

A standard massage appointment lasts one hour, for your first appointment we ask that you allow up to an hour and a half to include a complimentary consultation before the treatment that is included in the treatment price; this time includes discussion of your medical history and the treatment.

Upon arrival you will be shown into the practice room where the massage table will be prepared with towels laid out. You may notice that the room feels slightly warmer then it would normally be. This is for your comfort during the treatment, as the body relaxes the temperature can also fall slightly; to prevent you feeling this too much the room is kept toasty warm.

You will be invited to take a seat and make yourself comfortable, a glass of chilled water will also be offered. We start by completing a Medical Consent Form and taking a full case history. This will help determine any contra-indications for areas that it would not be suitable to massage. This also includes discussion of any allergies you may have to ensure the massage medium used does not contain any ingredients that may cause a reaction.

If you have a particularly strong or sensitive allergy please inform us when booking the treatment so that appropriate steps can be taken.

Once the medical case history has been completed we will discuss the treatment you will receive. Are there any areas of the body you do not like being touched, areas where deeper pressure can be used, or areas where it should be avoided? You will then be walked through the treatment and what areas of the body we will work on.

Once you are happy and comfortable with all that has been discussed you will be left in the room to get undressed privately and get onto the massage table where a towel will have been provided for you to cover yourself. Ladies are required to remove their bra for the treatment. Underwear can be left on if you wish, however we recommend that it is removed - it can make you feel more comfortable doing so. Male clients are advised if they wish to leave their underwear on brief or jock-strap style underwear is most suitable. Boxer shorts, boxer briefs etc will prevent the upper leg and buttocks being treated.

Once on the table you will be able to press the small pager button to indicate you are comfortable and ready for the therapist to return.

During a treatment quiet gentle music is usually be played, a list of some of the music used is available in the mdomassage FAQ. Throughout the treatment you will remain draped with a towel, only the area of the body being treated will be uncovered - your modesty is maintained at all times. The preferred massage medium for mdomassage is Tui Massage Wax are is made from organic beeswax, olive oil and essential oils. Full details of these products are available on the products page of the website. If you wish an alternative medium used such as oil please inform us prior to treatment so we can ensure it is available.

preparing for your visit

To get the most out of your visit there are some guidelines we ask that you follow. To start with, avoid having a large or heavy meal for at least two hours prior to your appointment time. Also it is better for well-being if you avoid drinking any alcohol or using recreational drugs for the 24hours leading up to your appointment. If you are currently on a prescription please inform us when booking.

If you will be driving somewhere after your treatment, please let us know. In this case the treatment can be completed using a small series of invigorating strokes and techniques to ensure raise your awareness, it is not safe to drive if you are too relaxed and sleepy.