opening/closing ritual in massage

[hippy-chick]

How do you start your massage? Do you do anything special? Or do you end it in a certain way?

One spa I worked at did an welcome touch, which was steamed mitts with a drop of essential oil on it, and used to refresh the feet.

Looking forward to sharing.:green:

 

[xlaurax]

thit is what i do ann, its the elemis welcome touch isnt it, i think its lovely, nice way of lenghthening your procedure aswell xxx

 

[cabinkel]

I usualy start a full body massage with a gentle body brush, just for a couple of mins. When the massage is complete I spray a mist of toner into air over face to let it gently settle onto skin as a refresher. Then I leave room for a couple mins to let them get themselves together.

 

[Lavender-blue]

I always start my facials with hot lime mits on the feet. I was elemis trained and this is the way i always start now.
Clients seem to like it as well

xx

 

[GLAMOUR BEAUTY]

When I do Thai massage I always wash the feet in a splash bowl before the treatment, this is a ritual all Thais do before treatments. There is a reason but do not want to block your thread with me going on.:smack:

In Algologie treatment we do touch rituals which consists of breathing exercises and touch (feet, shoulders and hands)

 

[GLAMOUR BEAUTY]

Omg I Forgot Before Doing Any Thai Treatment We Must Give Thanks (a Small Prayer) To The Farther Doctor (physiotherapist To Buddha)

 

[hippy-chick]

Its the medicine buddha that you give thanks too.
would love to hear more of your opening/closing rituals glamourbeauty.

 

[GLAMOUR BEAUTY]

We give thanks to the physician to Buddha. He is known as "Jivaka Kumarabhacca" or "Shivago Komarpai" also known as "Father Doctor"

Its a good job my Thai teach cannot speak English, I am sure she would not be happy I forgot this.