SPA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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| STATE OF UNDRESS
All your fears are true. You have to undress. Your will be handed
disposable underwear and a bathrobe and guess what? They notice
you about as much as they would notice air. You don't actually prance
about naked. Before lying down you have take off the bathrobe but
the masseuse/ masseur will be behind a wall of ' sheet or towel,
which she or he will I promptly cover you with. If things do not
happen like this, you are in the wrong place. Ask to speak to the
manager and get out of there. However, of course, during the massage,
portions of your body will be exposed (how else the massage) and
you can ask the masseuse to skip massaging any portion that you
want to avoid exposing. In my case, I found this discomfort ease
by the third massage, so give it three shots at least. If you still
feel the discomfort, try one of the dry massages. WHAT TO WEAR To be totally safe, wear something that you don't mind getting a bit oily. Most massages use oil and even though you can shower after the massage, it's better to leave the oil on. In such a case, your clothes stand to lose. Also, you can ask the therapist not to use oil on your face and hair, if you so wish. MASSAGE PRESSURE When you have chosen the massage type you want, it can still turn out to be too hard or soft for you. Talk to your therapist, and tell him or her to apply more or less pressure. They will not mind. Remember: they are as shy are you are and only don't talk to you for they are unsure if you will mind being disturbed. If you like a chat while getting a massage, go ahead. It's all about you. SIGNATURE TREATMENT Most spa menus will have a therapy called the Signature Treatment. This is a tricky one. While mostly this will be the spa's specialty, it doesn't necessarily mean you will love it. Add to it the fact that it will definitely be one of the most expensive treatments in the spa and we are entering murky grounds. However, I am loathing to ask you to skip it. It pays to be a bit adventurous and, especially if you are traveling, you may never get a chance to experience these treatments again. So, use your judgment. If it's something that sounds nice and relaxing, I say go for it. If it something bizarre that involves half the country's income, then go for your favorite instead. HEALTH CHECKS Before you go for a massage, you are required to fill a medical form. However, don't take it for granted that you no longer need to inform the therapist of your special needs. If you have an acute case of anything, do speak to the therapist. If, for instance, you have a back problem and do not want your back touched during the massage, make that clear. Sometimes, the therapists are brought in from Southeast Asian countries and do not speak your language—in this case, speak to the manager who can then explain to your therapist. If you are stuck in a situation where a massage is on and the therapist doesn't understand you, try hand-waving and word-repeating. If this fails, get up and she/he is sure to call for help, to whom you can explain your particular problem. FREQUENCY You can get a massage a day if you so wish. While that sounds too indulgent, there is actually no 'right' frequency for these therapies. However, do not OD on the body scrubs, wraps and facials. Depending on your skin type, I would say no more than one such beauty treatment a month. Maybe even every two months. AGE In a country where babies are massaged with oil every day, there is really no age to start a massage from. The only difference is that very young and older people should not be given treatments that involve excessive pressure or heat. Consult your spa manager and you should be okay. EXPENSE Your true fears are back. Spas don't come cheap. There are some no-frills spas, where you can get a massage for as low as Rs.500 for half hour, but usually the lowest you'll pay for a treatment would be Rs.2000. At five star spas, you can expect to pay about Rs.3500 for an hour's massage. If you don't want to spend much but want to experience a decent spa, go for a half-hour treatment, which is usually cheaper. TIPPING Strictly speaking, you do not need to tip the therapist (especially in a recessionary year), however if you are especially thrilled with someone, you may. This needn't be 10 per cent: it can be an amount you feel comfortable with. Sometimes, staying at a hotel, you do not carry cash to a spa, in which case you can leave an envelope with your therapist's name. Don't be embarrassed about not tipping though, you are not obliged to. OTHER EMBARRASSING THINGS Females will wonder if they should go for a treatment if they are having their period. Yes, you can. Politely refuse the disposable underwear, protect yourself doubly so there is no chance of embarrassing leakage and March right on to relaxation. It will be especially relaxing to get a massage when you have those extra aches and pains. Men have a problem of a fairly visible sexual excitement, which is normal and just ignore it. No one is thinking you a creep, unless you actually do something creepy. In which case, you will be thrown out. So, it's all good. Then there are simpler problems such as: what if you sleep, what if you snore! If you sleep, you will be woken gently when the massage is over. If you snore—well, that's the whole point! Relax the hell out of yourself and let them hear it! |
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