Ending a massage session

Ending a massage is as important as the begining of a session. It concludes your 1 hour work and a small mistake can leave a bitter taste for your client. You can end the massage with effleurage nerve strokes on the entire back.
This is a very nice conclusion of the session, is not disturbing in any way, and it makes the transition to non-massage very smooth.

• Pièce de résistance! The effleurage nerve stroke is perfect for a sensual massage. The difference between A regular nerve stroke and the one performed in a Sensual Massage is that the speed of execution in the later is very slow and the pressure is extremely light. See my Sensual Massage page for more info about Sensual Massage.

I choose sometimes to finish the session with a short head massage. The head massage is an extremely eficient way to relax and reconnect the brain with your body. A Head Massage at the end of a massage therapy session greatly improves the results of a massage. The subject is very relaxed and fully prepared for the more subtle reflexotherapy moves of a head massage.

At the end of the session make sure you are as less intrusive as you can with your patient. Try to keep the patient away from stress. Some people fall asleep during a massage. Make the transition back as smooth as possibe. If possible, (most of the times it isn't), give them the option to take a power nap at the end. It will be the most relaxing sleep ever, for them.

I have been asked if it's OK to take a shower after a massage. There is nothing wrong with that, however doing so diminishes the acction of the massage oils applied. Make sure the shower is warm and avoid cold places after taking the shower. Your body being very relaxed and its temperature lower than usual, can be more exposed to a cold.