Whether this is your very first massage or simply your first visit to Ballaura, we want you to feel comfortable and know what to expect. Your massage is personalized to you, from the pressure and areas of focus to the techniques and enhancements incorporated into your session.
Here are a few things to know before you arrive.
Arrive About 10 Minutes Early
Plan to arrive about 10 minutes before your appointment so you have time to check in and settle in before your session. Enjoy a complimentary herbal tea and warm neck wrap while you take a few moments to relax and ease into your time at Ballaura.
Wear Whatever Feels Comfortable
There is no special way you need to dress for a massage. Wear something comfortable and easy to change out of. Your massage therapist will step out of the room while you prepare, and you may undress to your personal comfort level. Professional draping is used throughout your massage to maintain your privacy and comfort.
Your Comfort & Communication
Your comfort is always important. Before your massage begins, your Licensed Massage Therapist will talk with you about what you’re hoping to get from your session, including areas you’d like them to focus on or avoid, pressure preferences, and anything else you’d like them to know.
We encourage you to speak up at any point during your massage. If you’d like more or less pressure, want your therapist to move away from an area, adjust your positioning, or simply prefer something different, please let them know. You never need to feel unsure about whether it’s okay to say something.
Your preferences and boundaries can also change during a session. What felt comfortable at the beginning may feel different later, and that’s completely okay. Your therapist welcomes your feedback and will adjust your massage accordingly.
Enjoy Complimentary Enhancements
One of the things that makes a massage at Ballaura different is the ability to personalize your session with enhancements at no additional cost.
You can select your preferred enhancements when booking online, but don’t worry if you didn’t choose them ahead of time. You can always talk with your therapist before or during your session about what you’d like to incorporate.
Depending on your goals, preferences, and your therapist’s recommendations, your massage may include:
- Hot towels
- Magnesium oil
- Gua sha
- Cupping
- Heat therapy
- Massage gun techniques
- Aromatherapy
- Himalayan hot stones
Your therapist can help determine which techniques and enhancements are a good fit for you that day.
Explore Advanced Massage Techniques
Another thing that makes massage at Ballaura unique is the range of advanced techniques offered by our Licensed Massage Therapists. Many of our therapists have pursued additional training in specialized modalities such as ashiatsu, thai massage, craniosacral therapy, intra oral, and more.
Because each therapist brings their own training and specialties, advanced techniques vary by practitioner. You can use our advanced search system to explore the techniques your therapist offers before your visit. If something sounds interesting, consider trying something new or simply ask your therapist whether one of their advanced techniques may be a good fit for your goals.
These specialized techniques allow your massage to be even more personalized to what your body needs that day.
During Your Massage
Once you’re settled, there isn’t anything you need to do. Breathe normally, get comfortable, and enjoy your time.
Some guests prefer to talk during their massage, while others enjoy a quiet session. Both are completely welcome. This is your time, and your therapist will follow your lead.
After Your Massage
Give yourself a moment before getting up and transitioning back into your day. Have some water, move at your own pace, stretch, and enjoy that post-massage feeling.
Your therapist may also share recommendations based on your session, particularly if you’re working toward a specific therapeutic or wellness goal.
We Look Forward to Welcoming You
Our goal is for you to feel comfortable, cared for, and completely at ease from the moment you arrive. Every Ballaura massage is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and receive care personalized to what your body needs that day.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
