Things you'd never have done before...

[hiddencatRN]

Oh, how nursing changes you. I'm a new grad, been working a few months. I've never been in to pedicures but the more 12 hour shifts I spend running around, the more enticing they seem if only for the footrub part. I'm very close to getting over the ick factor of having a stranger touch my feet with tools of questionable cleanliness.

[LMT2BSN]

I wish I could do massages, but I don't want people looking at my nekked body!

I feel this way most of the time too and I'm a massage therapist.lol. most places use a full sheet with a blanket on top of that and only un-drape one extremity at a time. If its a place that uses a towel (which is kinda old school or usually only used out of the U.S. or for specific modalities...such as lomi lomi etc.) then just request a sheet and say you get cold easily. I would hate for you to miss out on a new addiction simply because you think you would be exposed. haha

[Flo., BSN, RN]

I love massage! After being a nurse for a while now naked people don't phase me. I figure massage therapist are the same way. Plus you are draped so only the body part they are working on is exposed.

[JeneraterRN]

I have never had a pedicure, been in a Broadway show, assisted the people of Haiti, or taken a vacation overseas. Even though I cannot do these things now and may never be able to, it's worth it to hear, "You've really made this awful experience easier.". Nursing isn't my dream job, but I'll do my best to make it so. Good luck in your new career!

[Nikki0727]

I've only had a pedi once. I was 8 months pregnant,retained SOO much water, couldnt fit in my sandals, so when i sat down in the chair i felt like i was heaven lol

I'd say go for one :)

[canesdukegirl, BSN, RN]

I feel this way most of the time too and I'm a massage therapist.lol. most places use a full sheet with a blanket on top of that and only un-drape one extremity at a time. If its a place that uses a towel (which is kinda old school or usually only used out of the U.S. or for specific modalities...such as lomi lomi etc.) then just request a sheet and say you get cold easily. I would hate for you to miss out on a new addiction simply because you think you would be exposed. haha

I really want to go for a massage...but I must admit that my greatest fear is that I will become so relaxed that I...uh...how shall I say...my gastric pyrotechnics are keeping me off the massage table. Unless I load up on large quantities of Gas-X, I think that getting a professional massage is an unattainable luxury for me.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Okay, I'm the weird one on this thread...lol

Have never ever had either a mani/pedi/massage. Tried once on a cruise, but was disgusted and couldn't relax anyway, so it was a waste of time and money.

However, I do enjoy surfing the internet and love to spend a couple of uninterrupted hours surfing AN!

[RNforLongTime]

I LOVE mani/pedi's! Love massages. I get a pedi every two weeks in the summertime.

[LMT2BSN]

I really want to go for a massage...but I must admit that my greatest fear is that I will become so relaxed that I...uh...how shall I say...my gastric pyrotechnics are keeping me off the massage table. Unless I load up on large quantities of Gas-X, I think that getting a professional massage is an unattainable luxury for me.

lol. We were told, in massage school, to take stomach rumblings, drooling, burping, and passing gas as a compliment. I once had a lady (in a heavy Alabama accent) say, " ain't yall got no droolin' bucket?" I quickly placed the trash can below her head.

You should try Reflexology. Your supine the entire time and its and hour (ive done up to 2 hours, very deep work!!) only on the feet. I'm not sure about this, but I feel as though one has more control over there bowels when lying supine rather than flipping around etc.