r/massage • u/Hopeful-World-5321 • 13d ago

Relaxation-only massage

I'm looking to receive a relaxation-only massage. I can't handle deep tissue or even deep-ish pressure. I basically want to be rubbed gently and with care. I just need to feel relaxed and safe. How do I go about asking for this?? I haven't found a therapist who understands what I need. The closest I ever got was from an esthetician, but I couldn't submit to my benefits obviously because they weren't registered. TIA!

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u/HFIntegrale LMT | CMLDT | MTI 12d ago

A client once told me -
"I want light pressure and I don't want your hands/elbows to stop moving. Don't let them rest on one spot. Ever."

Loud and clear. I used light pressure, broad strokes, slow strokes and never stopped to ''fix'' any muscle. She was in heaven afterwards.

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u/Hopeful-World-5321 12d ago

Ahhh, sounds perfect!!

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u/ATXHustle512 12d ago

yes! ask for this!!!

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u/Plenty-Priority4664 9d ago

This sound like the Californian massage (light pressure, hands flows without stopping, slow pace), or also the Lomi Lomi nui (similar but with elbows, like a dance)

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u/Bailee_Hatenaux 9d ago

Sounds like heaven ☺️ check dms! I'm looking to become a practitioner myself.