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Go to www.findmassagetherapist.org, the locator site for the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), the only professional massage organization requiring therapists to have a certain number of hours of education and to either pass a national certification exam or possess a state license.
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In the first 24 hours you have mild soreness, sometimes called a “massage hangover.” Drinking a lot of water during the day that you have the massage may help.
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It is not required by law, however most therapists will ask you to complete a medical history form and then discuss your medical background, treatment preferences and concerns. Tell them anything you feel will be a factor in the massage. For example if you have sensitive skin, an allergy, or like very light pressure, tell the therapist and they will alter their massage accordingly.
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Remove as much or as little as you want. Normally you undress everything except your underwear. The therapist will have a blanket/or sheet draped over you and will only leave body parts exposed while performing the massage on that specific area.
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Yes! A massage therapist is expected to be tipped 15-20%, the same as a waitress or a hairstylist. If the massage is discounted, the tip should be based on the normal price of $70 per massage. If you are using a gift certificiate, tips are not included on the certificate.
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