A couples massage allows two individuals to receive tailored treatment at the same time. Ashibar Spa offers packages for couples who want to experience a relaxing massage while in the company of their significant other; we also provide different massage treatments. Here are a few tips for couples when planning their massage retreat experience:
Define Your Goals
It is beneficial to determine what your goals are before booking a massage session. Some couples just want to relax after a busy season of life, while others want to celebrate an anniversary or reconnect after time apart. A massage session offers a quiet experience where a couple can experience uninterrupted quality time together. If the goal is to relax, the massage therpastis provide a calming environment with gentle massage techniques; when reconnecting with your significant other, you can use this time to chat quietly. Defining your goals in advance helps shape the experience and makes sure it will meet your expectations.
Choose Your Massage Style
Getting a couples massage does not mean both people need to have the same treatment. In many spas, each person can select a massage style that matches their comfort level, physical needs, and wellness goals. Personalizing the massage makes sure that each person has a beneficial experience and gets treatment tailored to their needs. A few ways to tailor the experience include evaluating:
- Preferred pressure: One partner is able to have light, soothing pressure, while the other can get firmer pressure to work through muscle tension.
- Current activity levels: Someone with a physically demanding job or regular workout routine benefits from a more targeted approach; a less active partner may simply prefer to unwind.
- Areas of concern: Neck and shoulder stiffness, lower back pain, or tight legs all influence which massage technique is ideal.
By choosing a treatment based on individual preferences, each person is able to have their desired massage experience. Ashibar Spa team members provide a range of massage treatments; this includes Swedish, deep tissue, sports massages, and more. The varied massages allow couples to start off with gentle, smooth movements and then move into deeper tissue work if desired.
Talking to the massage therapist in advance allows both partners to communicate pressure preferences and physical concerns before the session begins. Some people may have post-surgical areas, bruising, or muscle strains; such areas should not be massaged to prevent the risk of irritation or swelling. Massage experts modify the pressure or positioning based on each partner’s medical history or current condition.
Schedule Enough Time
When planning a massage retreat session, leave enough room in your schedule. Hurrying to arrive or immediately leaving for another commitment afterward can make the appointment feel rushed. Verify that you and your significant other have enough time to complete any required check-in paperwork; you should also discuss your preferences with the massage therapist before you begin.
After the massage, avoid scheduling physically demanding activities right away. If you are visiting a spa with additional amenities, this allows you enough time to experience them before heading home. Some spas offer treatments like stone massages, body scrubs, saunas, cold plunges, and cupping; these services help prepare muscles for a massage through exfoliation or heat. Cupping helps to target localized muscle tension in either partner. Planning extra time also gives you and your partner flexibility if you decide to add another treatment during your visit; this is often contingent upon the spa’s availability.
Plan a Couples Massage Session
Ashibar Spa offers a relaxing massage space where couples can retreat from daily life. To complement your massage, couples are able to experience a sauna and cold plunge session; the contrast between the hot and cold temperatures helps support circulation before and after the massage session. Contact our team today to schedule your couples’ spa experience.
