Voted
"Best Gift that Keeps on Giving"
by Atlanta Magazine.
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In our busy, cell phone, e-mail world, Natural Body offers a personal bonding experience like no other. More than just a massage for two, our 90 minute Couples Massage combines relaxation with education. We train you to become the expert at home.
One partner relaxes on the massage table while one of Natural Body's professional massage therapists demonstrates basic and intermediate massage strokes and techniques to the other partner. Together they determine your specific areas of stress, the best way to massage those areas, and pressure preference. Half way through the session, the couple switches positions, allowing both to enjoy a massage and gain the benefits of massage education.
Natural Body's lead massage therapists offer tips for couples massage at home:
- To comfortably deliver a massage at home we suggest
a single size futon, a padded piece of egg crate foam
or the foot end of a bed.
- Set aside enough time to be fully present for each
other before entering into the activity.
- Verbally agree on the length of time for each partner
to receive their massage and honor it.
- Before you start, create a centering technique that
will help you become attuned to one another.
- Limit the conversation unless it is direct feedback
about the massage.
- Be gentle with each other as you learn together.
- Be certain to free yourself of all phones, televisions
and unnecessary distractions.
- Lightly scented candles and very low background music
(no lyrics) create a nurturing atmosphere.
- Use quality oils and lotions specifically created for
massage. Purchase them neutral and add your favorite
pure essential oils. Enjoy!
