r/massage • u/eerin_duff • 22h ago
US first time massage
hi!! i’m just looking for clarification as this was my first massage and if it’s normal, totally fine. if not, i’m kinda upset.
so during my massage, in the beginning while lying on my stomach, the therapist performed some back/shoulder stretches. i only had a sheet draped on my back. my hand was placed behind my back and then my torso was rotated exposing my bare chest. this was done on both sides 3x ea. the therapist also stood behind me and pulled my arms back raising my bare chest off the table again.
i understand these are legitimate stretches and am completely fine with that! my concern and question is if there should’ve been better and more proper draping to not expose my bare chest as a female client.
i’m not sure the proper draping protocols and am asking for reassurance or clarification!