Is it OK to not be covered during a massage?

Every client should undress and dress in private; the state of undress is up to the client. Some clients remain fully clothed except for their shoes. Others wear a hospital-type gown, leave their underwear on or are nude.

When draping in a massage you always cover the?

Using draping, the massage therapist only works on the part of the body that is exposed — your back, one arm or one leg, for instance, while the rest of the body is covered. Your private parts are always concealed.

What does draping required mean?

As used in this rule, draping means towels, gowns, sheets or clothing. (5) Failure to appropriately drape a client. Appropriate draping of a client shall include draping of the buttocks and genitalia of all clients, and breasts of female clients, unless the client gives specific informed consent to be undraped.

Why is a towel or neck strip used in draping?

They’re typically longer and wider than average capes for additional coverage. Wet and chemical drapes come in a wide range of specially treated fabrics. A towel or disposable neck strip is used under the cape’s collar to keep fabric off the skin.

Should a massage therapist Drap a client for massage?

But again, if a massage therapist is comfortable with giving a client that option, they should at least be aware of the consequences and be prepared for amusing and or embarrassing results. Personally, draping allows a great massage to be given while protecting the LMT’s right to dignity.

Do you have to drape for a breast massage?

My state requires draping at all times and breast massage is a special certification. When I first started practicing on clients in school, I had two women who had never had a massage draped and weren’t all that happy about being covered up, but allowed it just the same.

Do you drape when doing a face down massage?

I do not require draping while face down. We use towels to drape and almost everyone is draped with a 30 x 60 towel that seems to be fine with everyone. We do have Orthodox Jewish clients and Muslims who are massaged fully clothed.

What happens during a massage?

What happens during a normal massage? The most important part of a massage is the conversation you have with your therapist before the treatment starts. At this point, the therapist should go over exactly what the massage entails and ask you if there are areas you would like them to avoid or focus on.