HOw to get the most out of your massage experience

What you get out of your massage experience isn't only up to your massage therapist. You play a big part in setting things up for maximum enjoyment. So here are a few tips on how to prepare and how to have the best experience. 

• BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - This is the first step toward receiving the massage you want. If booking online, read the service and therapist descriptions to find your best fit. If calling, our reception team has been trained to answer all of your questions, there are no silly ones. Book far enough in advance so you have more scheduling options and choose a time when you won’t need to rush, so you can fully relax. 
• ARRIVE ON TIME - Or actually arrive early. Once you are in the waiting room you can enjoy a cup of tea or some water or a snack, take some deep breaths and let go of what ever came before. This allows your body and mind to start to unwind. 
• TURN OFF YOUR PHONE - Or at least switch to airplane mode when you enter NAZMW. It’s courteous to others, but more importantly, it improves your experience. Even small phone sounds trigger subtle anxiety, keeping your mind alert instead of relaxed. Disconnect for an hour; the world will be fine without you.
• COMMUNICATE - We can’t read minds, so please tell us what you need or if something isn’t as you hoped. And don't worry, you won’t hurt our feelings. We want you to have the best experience possible and the only way for us to know exactly how to do that is to hear it from you. 
• POST MASSAGE CARE - Bodywork can be deeply transformative so take some time to process and adjust. Don't rush back to your usual routine, hydrate, take an easy walk, and try an epsom salt bath to keep blood flowing and nourish your body. Let the relaxation last.