Massage Therapy Draping Techniques Part 1

Learn Massage in hawaii at www.alohamassageschool.com in Maui, Hawaii In every state that regulates massage, the regulations are strict about covering the genitalia of the client. For therapists, this skill is called draping. Several techniques can be used to ensure your client is draped properly while still allowing you free access to all the body parts to be massaged. Sheets 1. In many videos and books, towels are used instead of sheets as a means of covering the private areas of a client. This is not realistic for most all massage therapists and massage settings outside of posh or exotic massage or spa settings. The majority of massage therapists use a set of twin sheets, one fitted and one flat, to cover the table and the client. The material each therapist selects for the sheets varies, but keep she keeps the comfort, number of natural fibers and warmth in mind. Prepare your table similar to a bed, where the client rests between the fitted and flat sheet. The client should begin the session with only the head exposed. http