Make the Most of Your Massage

You make your appointment and as the days get closer and closer, you get more and more excited. You cannot wait to relax and have someone work out those kinks. You need that time to unwind and turn into a pile of mush on the table. We’re talking about getting a massage and here are some tips to make the most of it. 

First, get there 20 minutes ahead of time. Don’t be in a rush – allow enough travel time to get there. Being in a hurry and getting aggravated with traffic can cause anxiety. When you arrive, sit in the spa’s relaxation lounge, close your eyes and sip some tea. This way when you go in for your massage, you’re not wasting the first 20 minutes trying to loosen up. 

Second, try a 90 minute massage. There’s something about that extra 30 minutes that can take you to a whole new level of relaxation. Just a warning, once you try 90 minutes, you’ll never go back.

Third, don’t rush out of the spa. After you get dressed, sit some more in the relaxation lounge. Getting right back in your car to fight traffic can negate some of the positive effects of the massage. 

Lastly, make your next appointment before you leave. This gives you something to look forward to. And by the way, regular massage has long-lasting health benefits; relief from stress, a boost to your immune system and lowering your blood pressure, to name a few.

So what are you waiting for? Check out SerenBe Day Spa right here in the Terrace!

Kelly Seeley and Tylene Headley are founders of spa50.com, the Tampa day spa authority and online resource for spa owners and spa-going consumers.