You can choose to reserve a couples massage with a friend or partner, and this allows you to spend time together in a quiet environment. Ashibar Spa offers a variety of massage styles performed by experienced massage therapists. Here are several ways to enhance your couples massage experience:
Prepare Ahead of Time
When preparing for a couples massage, take some time to talk to your partner about your goals for the experience. A massage gives you the opportunity to spend time together without distractions. During the massage, you can choose to engage in quiet conversation, or take the time to discuss lighter topics and talk about each other’s lives. If you both prefer a quieter environment, you can choose to remain silent during the massage. Discussing preferences ahead of time makes it easier to help each other have a beneficial experience and prevents possible tension during the session.
To promote a more comfortable experience, avoid eating a heavy meal before your massage. Sessions at Ashibar Spa take place in a quiet and relaxed environment, so make sure to time your appointment to avoid rushing. Arriving a few minutes ahead of your appointment provides time to complete your fill-in paperwork and prepare for the session.
Find an Appropriate Massage Type
Couples massage takes place in the same room, but on separate tables and with different therapists. This allows both of you to choose massage styles that fit your body’s needs and your preferences. The massages are performed simultaneously; this prevents you from having to wait.
If you are sensitive to deep pressure or are new to massage, a Swedish massage may be appropriate. A Swedish massage is gentle, and it utilizes flowing strokes to help with mild muscle soreness and promote relaxation. This massage type is also helpful for circulation and mobility.
Firmer pressure techniques may be appropriate if you have a physically demanding career or hobbies. Sports massage is helpful for chronic muscle tension and tightness caused by regular sports activities or exercise. With sports massage, the therapist works on targeted areas to help with recovery after a workout or injury. Deep-tissue massage addresses deeper layers of muscle, and it helps improve range of motion.
Consult With Your Massage Therapist
Before your session, you can review preferences for your massage. Let the massage therapist know if there are any areas of your body that have undergone recent surgery, or if you have experienced muscle strain or bruising. A trained massage therapist will make sure to avoid these areas to prevent irritation, and they are able to adjust positioning to accommodate your or your partner’s medical histories.
You can also request different pressures or pacing. The massage therapist provides gentle pressure to promote a relaxing experience, or they perform moderate to firm pressure to help with muscle tension. During the session at Ashibar Spa, you or your partner can ask the therapist to make adjustments.
Choose Additional Relaxation Add-ons
Some spas offer add-ons for your couples’ experience to promote further relaxation. One option is hot rocks, where smooth stones are heated and then treated with oil or essential oils. These help promote additional muscle relaxation. Spas may offer additional massage techniques, such as cupping. The massage therapist places suction cups on the back to lift the skin away from the body and soften the back muscles as the therapist massages the legs and glutes; the session finishes with a deep tissue massage on the back. Ashibar Spa also offers salt glow treatments and body scrubs.
Learn More About Couples Massage
A couples massage provides an opportunity to spend quality time with one another while receiving the type of massage that fits individual needs. Ashibar Spa offers a couples Fire and Ice cold plunge and sauna, and we provide sound healing and chakra balancing add-ons. To book a couples massage, we invite you to contact us today.
