How to Prepare for a Massage at Home: Simple Checklist

One of the best things about a home massage is that you do not have to travel. A little preparation helps you get the most out of it.

Before your therapist arrives

Pick a quiet space. A bedroom or a cleared corner of your living room works well, with enough room for a massage bed or mat and a person to move around it.
Keep the room comfortably warm. You will be partly undressed under a towel, so avoid a room that is too cold.
Dim the lights and silence your phone. Soft lighting and calm music help you switch off.
Clear a path. Make sure the entrance, gate or estate security is arranged so your therapist can arrive without delay.
Eat lightly. Avoid a heavy meal in the hour before your session.

The areas that feel tight or sore, and any you would like avoided.
Your preferred pressure: light, medium or firm.
Any injuries, recent surgery, pregnancy, skin conditions or allergies (for example to oils).

Speak up if the pressure is too strong or too light, or if the room is too warm or cold.
Breathe slowly and let your muscles go loose.

Drink water and take it easy for a little while.
Mild tenderness after firmer work is common, but sharp or lasting pain is not. Contact a doctor if it worries you.

Tell us what you need and we will recommend the right style for you.

General wellness information only, not medical advice. Speak to your doctor about any health concern.