Massage Etiquette

READY FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT?

As you enter Massage Motu you will be greeted by one of our friendly Sales Associates.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to complete a client intake form.

Depending on the massage therapy you have arranged for your first visit, you will probably be asked to lie back on a special table that is designed for massage, ensuring maximum stability while keeping your comfort in mind during the session.

SESSION LENGTH

Massage Motu sessions include five minutes for an Initial Consultation as well as time to undress. All sessions conclude with five minutes for Post-Consultation, guest recommendations and time to redress. As an example, if you book a 60-minute Custom Massage Session from Massage Motu, that means 50 minutes of customized hands-on treatment from an expert Massage Therapist.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT DURING  YOUR CUSTOM MASSAGE SESSION

The room will be warm, quiet, and filled with soothing music. A non-scented/non-allergenic body oil will be used to ease the friction between your body and the hands of your therapist. Typically, the skin absorbs most of this body oil. In the event, that you have another commitment right after the session, feel free to request a towel if you want to remove any excess oil before dressing. Silent your cell phone once inside the room, remember you are here to relax.

Your custom massage session will start gently to calm your nervous system and begin to release superficial tension and toxins. Gradually, your massage therapist will work the tissue more deeply and address specific areas of concern that you discussed during your five-minute Consultation prior to the start of your hands-on treatment. Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to gain a therapeutic response. Soft tissue includes muscles, skin and connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and membranes. Relaxation (sometimes referred to as Swedish Massage) is one of the forms of massage therapy practiced at Massage Motu; however, massage therapists understand and utilize a range of therapies and techniques, depending on your needs and their specialties. Your therapist will help you understand how therapeutic massage and your body work in tandem, to literally heal itself.

If you are uncomfortable with anything during your treatment; the pressure, music or the temperature please ask the therapist to make an adjustment.

FIRST TIME GUEST INTRODUCTORY RATE

As our new guest, we want to welcome you to Massage Motu and extend a one-time, introductory discount on your Custom Massage Session or Custom Signature Facial Session. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment so you can help us to better understand your needs by filling out our Guest Intake Form.

RUNNING LATE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

It happens, and we understand. If you are running late, we ask that you give us a courtesy call or email us at info@massagemotu.com directly to let us know in advance. 24 hour notice of cancellation is required. No-shows may be required to pay for the full session as it would not be available to another client.