What should I look for in my first therapeutic massage therapist?

[Angelbabylips]

I would like to schedule a therapeutic massage. I have never had one. What should I look for as far as pressure, styles. Does whether the therapist is a man or woman make a difference at all? I know that some have different styles. What should I sorta of expect?

[jazzy34]

• Let them know it’s your first professional massage.
• Don’t be afraid to speak up if something feels uncomfortable.
• Most massage parlors allow you to show the gender of your massage therapist.
• Relax and enjoy! 😊

[jazzy34]

*Sorry. The third one should say “most massage parlors allow you to choose the gender of your massage therapist.

- Since it’s your first professional massage, go for light pressure.

[loveslongnails]

This depends on what you're trying to treat? There are all kinds of massage techniques and methods. What's the purpose; general body work, specific area, relaxation, pain relief? Do you want specific muscle work, or stretching as well? I don't know what you're trying to do.

What I can say is that Swedish massage is light, generally body work and doesn't address specific ailments. It's not deep tissue work, so you won't wake up sore the next day. Deep tissue massage is more specific. Let your purpose be your guide, and then look at who's available in your area, and read the reviews. I would recommend starting with a female masseuse or therapist.

[abc3643]

Consider an ashiatsu specialist. At first, my wife was shocked about it, but, once she went, she can't get it enough. It's the deepest form of massage getting deeper than anything else.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Mfaq1BVnc

[abc3643]

If you want a hand-based massage, you likely want a man because the hands are generally stronger. That's what my wife says; she doesn't care for women massaging her with hands. My wife loves ashiatsu but that's done by a woman and likely better because, with smaller feet, women's feet can get into smaller areas more easily.

[Zack-Bann]

My rule of thumb is to pick a person who’s the least bit of a poser when I get a service like that


Never did a therapeutic massage to be honest but if I was going to I wouldn’t pick a hippie talking about hocus pocus
I would pick someone who’s confident enough in their skills that they show up in plain clothes

[ArrowheadSW]

I need to see one also because I'm having issues with my back and neck. I'm not real informed as to the different types of massage. I also need to look into it a bit more.

[LiamS95]

Look for someone that csn do a deep tissue massage. I think you'll find it deeply relaxing for longer then just sn hour or so.

[Iron_Man]

Get a man just like I wouldn’t get a man I would get a woman. Just ask around depends what you need

[shortster]

I say shop around and find what works best for you.

[Staximus]

Just search for therapeutic massage near your city and find the one with a lot of good reviews. My friend works as a massage therapist at a woman's health spa, maybe a place like that.

[AgentG111]

A degree in what he's practicing.