The first thing you should notice as you walk into the treatment room for your holistic massage is how relaxed you feel –the atmosphere should be comfortable, soothing and the air filled with sweet oils, scented candles, incense, or any other elements of aromatherapy. 

This is often the case in places like spas, but it’s especially important when it comes to holistic practices, as they lead us to pay particular attention to our feelings and overall comfort. 

The practitioner will ask about your lifestyle and habits, so that they’re able to understand your conditions and direct their efforts with more purpose to meet your needs. Disclosing as much as you’re able of your medical history is also important, so they will know what not to do and what areas to treat more carefully. 

A holistic massage therapist will be skilled in varying the depth, speed and intention of their touch to pay attention to your sensory and nervous response. The experience is a masterful dance of touch and response, spanning from classic techniques to deep pressure and healing holds, all aimed at customising your hour on the heated mat in the way that makes sense for you and your body. 

After your holistic massage, you will be offered a glass of water or a green tea to help eliminate any toxins the treatment helped release. For a few hours afterwards, you might feel slightly dizzy or tired as a result of the work done on your tension and stress levels, but this will subside after a good night’s sleep!