Originally Posted by jax I can relate to Stephs too shy comment. I am currently learning massage, and as much as I love to massage other people, I have had a lot of difficulty exposing my body for other students to practice on. I know it doesn't make sense intellectually , but by the time I trust the person and start to relax the massage is over.... However, it's been 6 months now that I've been learning and I am getting better, so if you do want a massage Steph, there is hope, or you could just get face, hands and feet done.
I know how you both feel. I've been a massage therapist for about 8 years now and when I was in school I was so excited to learn massage, but I wasn't too keen on having anyone else touch my plus-sized body and my squishy abdomen. I just learned to get over it after the 4th or 5th massage. After I became comfortable, I really enjoyed it...also my classmates and I were taught to drape properly so we wouldn't see
anything we weren't supposed to be seeing. Also, if there's a certain part of your body you don't want touched (such as your feet or belly) a respectful massage therapist will comply. If you're still squimish about it, you can always try accupressure or shiatsu, most of the time treatments are given fully clothed...just be sure to ask ahead of time! Good luck!
Massage...how often do you indulge?
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