Home massages have many benefits compared to traveling to a day spa or massage center. These are just some of the benefits of receiving spa therapies in the comfort of your home.
Don’t drive after words
When you get a massage at home, you don’t have to worry about driving home or getting stuck in traffic. You must be alert to drive, and alertness can shorten the relaxation benefits of your massage.
Extends the benefits of relaxation
A home massage allows you to really prolong your relaxation. You can schedule the appointment just before you leave for the night. Or you can plan a warm bath or other relaxation ritual before and after your massage.
Deeper relaxation experience
Relaxation requires focusing your attention inward and withdrawing it from your five senses and the external world. When you travel elsewhere for a massage, your senses are generally on high alert due to sensory input from the new space.
When you are at home, you are so used to space that you can relax faster. This helps you dive deeper into relaxation during the session. So if you are getting a stress relief massage, home massages can provide more stress relief in one session.
Receive a full hour, not 50 minutes
Did you know that when you go to a spa for a massage, you only get 50 minutes? Spas do this to include more appointments in the day. Many times when you get a home massage you will receive an hour or a little longer because the therapist is not in such a rush as they usually schedule a lot of time between clients to allocate travel time.
You are not just a number
In spas, the masseuse usually has between 5 and 10 minutes between clients to change sheets and prepare the room for the next client. Talk about stressed out. They also do between 5 and 7 massages a day. So naturally the quality goes down.
When a massage therapist comes to your home for a massage, they see your home, family photos, and maybe even family, so they have more knowledge of you as a person in need of their services rather than just a number. This can mean a higher quality massage.
Before booking a massage at home, keep in mind that when you book at an agency, especially one that is not local, many times they do not even know the masseur they send to your home. So there is no guarantee of professionalism or quality.
The best case would be to find a freelance massage therapist who is licensed in your state. Google is a great tool where you can put in “home massages” and your city, state to find a massage therapist. Once you find someone you like, just check their certification before booking an appointment.