Healthy Environment

OUR STAFF

Our spa is a clean and welcoming space for you to relax and enjoy your massage.

Due to the Covid-19 virus, we have doubled up on our healthy environment and are taking full precautions to keep our clients and staff healthy. We do have masks on as prescribed by the CDC and WHO as well as our local government.

OUR CLIENTS

Due to the protections we will also be following these basic procedures.

  • All clients need to wear a mask. These will not be provided by the spa.
    • No mask, no service
  • Staff will be taking temperatures before clients walk in the door.
  • Immediately after entering clients will wash their hands with soap and water.

SHOWERING BEFORE AND AFTER

There’s confusion out there about whether or not people should shower before and after a massage, and this question comes up often!

In an effort to keep you and our staff healthy we are asking that you shower before coming to the spa.

We have found that guests are not clear about the short and long term benefits of the oils and lotions that are an integral part of many different types of massage. Many wondering whether massage oils and lotions are meant to soak in, or if they are only helpful during your treatment, the following will help you decide what’s best for you.

SHOWERING BEFORE MASSAGE

Let’s get one thing out of the way: experienced massage therapists agree that taking a shower before your massage is always a good idea. You should rinse off chlorine, perspiration or other environmental pollutants before your treatment or therapy because you don’t want all of that to be rubbed into your skin. A shower will also help loosen up your muscles to help you receive more benefits from the treatment. Using a mild soap will also do well to clean any potential viruses that may have found their way to you. Plus, it’s easier to feel confident and relaxed about the massage when you know you’re squeaky-clean!

SHOWER AFTER MASSAGE

During the massage, we will use a variety of oils or lotions. These provide the right amount of slip and friction for maximum massage benefit. They also condition your skin and potentially aid relaxation with aromatherapy scents. Although some people prefer to keep the lotions on their skin to continue receiving aromatherapy and moisturizing benefits, you might find your skin feels a little slick after the massage and want to take a shower. A warm shower after a massage can be wonderfully soothing. Since massage oils and lotions are meant to do most of their work during the massage, not after it, you don’t have to skip the shower for fear of washing away skin-friendly oils.

SHOWERING PRE AND POST MASSAGE:
WATER TEMPERATURE

When you head to the shower before your massage, remember to be careful about the water temperature. Too hot can cause massage discomfort and potentially lead to sweating during the massage. Take a nice lukewarm shower and use this shower to create soap suds to clean the body and ready the pores to accept the oils and lotions. Having a body that is not overheated and clean allows us to focus on the muscles in a more natural way and helps us find those areas that may need extra attention more easily.

If you head to the showers right after your massage, also remember to be careful about the water temperature. A hot shower after a massage may be relaxing, but a too-hot shower can leave you feeling dizzy. This is especially true if you have low blood pressure. Experts recommend limiting your exposure to hot showers, so either keep your post-massage shower brief or turn down the heat.

The bottom line is that you can shower after your massage if it’s your preference, but you should shower safely. Take your time getting up from the massage table, listen to your body before stepping into the shower, and monitor the heat of the water to make sure the temp doesn’t get too hot.