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Getting a massage in Las Vegas, consider a full body massage?

Las Vegas massage, a full-body massage usually includes your arms, legs, hands and feet, your neck and back, your stomach and buttocks. The area around the breasts is usually massaged but not the breasts themselves. … If all goes well, then next time you can book a full-body massage.

For most spa treatments, you can keep on your swimming costume or underwear. If you are having a back massage, you can wear knickers. Some treatments, such as Reiki and shiatsu, are done through your clothes. If in doubt as to what’s expected, ask when you book your treatment or spa day.

Full body massage 

For a full-body massage, you can opt to keep your pants on or go completely in the buff. You’ll find that most massage therapists are very skilled at protecting your modesty and making you feel comfortable; you’ll never have to uncover anything you’d rather not.

Your therapist will explain how much you need to take off, give you a towel to cover yourself and then leave the room while you get ready.

She will knock a few minutes later before coming back in to do the treatment. She then only uncovers the bits she is working on.

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If I have an “all body” massage, will it literally be my whole body?

A full-body massage doesn’t have to include your sensitive areas. You can say which parts of your body you don’t want to be touched.

A full-body massage usually includes your arms, legs, hands and feet, your neck and back, your stomach and buttocks. The area around the breasts is usually massaged but not the breasts themselves. You can always say you hate having your breast area or buttocks or whatever touched. If you’re at all unsure, try booking for a “back, neck and shoulder” massage first to see how comfortable you are with being touched in those areas. If all goes well, then next time you can book a full-body massage.

Even with a full-body massage, most of you stays covered most of the time. Your therapist will unwrap your arm and shoulder, for instance, or uncover your leg while she massages that part of your body. When she needs you to turn over, she will hold the towel up as a screen so you can turn over in private. Simple when you know how!

Whether you choose a Swedish massage or aromatherapy massage; Thai massage or deep tissue massage – all are designed to relax and reduce muscle tension and stress levels. Trust that your therapist is focusing on her massage techniques and ensuring you are having a personalized relaxing massage.  

For some of the messier treatments, such as exfoliation and wraps, your massage therapist will give you a pair of very glamorous paper knickers to wear, which cover just the necessary bits. Even with these treatments, however, you will be covered most of the time. Afterwards, you hop into the shower covered by a towel to wash the products off your skin yourself.

If getting remotely naked is a no-go, but you still need some pampering and stress relief, opt for a heavenly head massage with essential oils or some soothing reflexology to work on those pressure points.

What’s the best way to set up a consultation or an appointment with a massage therapist during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Ask your massage therapist if they offer consultations over a video chat or phone call. If they do, ask them any questions you have about the upcoming appointment. For example, ask what precautions they’re taking to keep both parties safe due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You might also want to ask if they offer gift cards that can be used at a later time, remote services or even virtual lessons for you or members in your household.

Also, ask how they plan to handle payments, and whether you can pay through an online or digital method instead of with physical cash or credit cards. 

Does a massage therapist need to enter my home?

Many massage therapists operate their businesses out of their own homes, though some offer mobile massages and come to your home. You should ask the massage therapist where they typically operate and if they are making any special accommodations to better observe the CDC’s guidelines for social distancing. 

If you must cancel or delay your massage therapy appointment due to COVID-19, consider asking the therapist if they can offer massage techniques or lessons via video chat, email or some other digital format. You can also ask if it’s possible to buy gift cards that can be used at a later time.