My client got sick during her mobile massage!
Can you believe it? My client was not able to finish their massage?! Here is what happened:
I was halfway through the chair massage when the client needed a break. Of course at PS Traveling Spa we are understanding and we don’t like to rush appointments. Client took a 5-minute break. We resumed the massage and the client stated, “I’m sorry, I am not going to be able to do it” and we stopped the massage.
Me - “Are you feeling dizzy? Nauseated?
Client - “Yes.”
Me - “Did you drink any alcohol prior to your appointment?”
Client - “Earlier.”
BINGO.
Believe it or not, this is not uncommon. If you drink prior to your appointment, you run the risk of feeling sick, dizzy, and/or nauseous. While we love to help our clients relax and unwind, we do not suggest drinking prior to your massage EVER (there is a reason we don’t offer Brut or Prosecco in our spa event packages).
When a Professional Licensed Massage Therapist works the muscles, we also move the lymphatic fluid and any substance in your bloodstream. Below is a list of things to prepare for your upcoming massage.
Refrain from drinking alcohol (especially excessive amounts)
Wait 4 hours if you have taken any prescription medications.
Take a warm bath (or a hot shower) to help relax the muscles.
Shampoo your hair (your therapist may have time to give you a relaxing scalp massage).
Let your massage therapist know if anything has changed since your last visit.
Schedule your mobile massage today!