27/05/2026
I couldn't agree more. I feel it is important to communicate with my clients during a massage, and sometimes I wonder if they want me to stop asking questions 🤔 😂. However, in order to achieve the best results, certain questions need to be asked in order to gauge client's comfort, target the right spot & test the efficacy of the massage.
✅ A therapist can palpate tissue, assess tone, observe movement and adapt their touch.
But they cannot feel your tenderness for you.
Tenderness, discomfort, pressure and familiar symptoms are part of the client’s experience. That means communication is not optional, it is central to safe, skilled and professional massage.
Read more from SMTO: https://smto.co.uk/working-with-muscle-knots/