Eliminate Distractions

In home massage therapy is convenient. You feel safe and comfortable in your own space, and it saves you the time it takes to travel to the therapist’s office and back. The downside is that there can be a lot of distractions at home that fight for your attention and keep you from fully relaxing. In order to get the most benefit from a massage in your home, you need to take care of details beforehand and eliminate as many distractions as possible.

Since the massage will be taking place in your own home, your job as the client is to create a relaxing atmosphere and take care of important details before the therapist arrives. Phones ringing, kids yelling, and dogs barking can introduce stress into the session. As much as possible, eliminate these potential distractions before your massage. Turn off the phones. Take care of your pets’ needs and make sure they will not be under foot. Ask other people in the house not to disturb you for the duration of the massage session and take care of any pressing details so that they are not weighing on your mind.

For more tips on preparing for massage, see Create a Relaxing Atmosphere and Prepare Yourself for Massage.