{"id":42117,"date":"2022-08-03T11:44:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T01:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=42117"},"modified":"2024-06-12T17:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T07:14:41","slug":"massage-therapists-guide-keeping-clients-warm-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/massage-therapists-guide-keeping-clients-warm-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"A mobile massage therapist&#8217;s guide to keeping clients warm in winter"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/winter-massage.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/winter-massage.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/winter-massage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/winter-massage-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/winter-massage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/winter-massage-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"winter massage\" \/><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;5%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold and dreary months can bring about more than just the winter blues. From stiff muscles, and poor blood circulation, to dry skin and poorly functioning immune systems (hello flu season!) \u2013 winter can unfortunately leave you feeling worse for wear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know massage can help the body recover from these winter woes but we also know that clients can be concerned that a cold environment won\u2019t allow for a relaxing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucky for them, there\u2019s a number of ways you can ensure your clients are kept nice and toasty during their treatment \u2013 aside from asking them to keep their windows closed and turn on the heating if they have it of course!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s our top 6 tips for giving the best winter massage: <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/massage-therapists-guide-keeping-clients-warm-in-winter\/#1_Use_a_heated_blanket\" >1. Use a heated blanket\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/massage-therapists-guide-keeping-clients-warm-in-winter\/#2_Massage_oil\" >2. Massage oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/massage-therapists-guide-keeping-clients-warm-in-winter\/#3_Delight_your_clients_with_hot_stones\" >3. Delight your clients with hot stones\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/massage-therapists-guide-keeping-clients-warm-in-winter\/#4_Keep_your_hands_warm\" >4. Keep your hands warm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/massage-therapists-guide-keeping-clients-warm-in-winter\/#5_Use_a_warm_wheat_bag\" >5. Use a warm wheat bag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/massage-therapists-guide-keeping-clients-warm-in-winter\/#6_Keep_the_areas_youre_not_treating_covered\" >6. Keep the areas you\u2019re not treating covered<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/massage-therapists-guide-keeping-clients-warm-in-winter\/#Are_you_ready_to_level_up_your_massage_treatments_this_winter\" >Are you ready to level up your massage treatments this winter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_a_heated_blanket\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Use a heated blanket\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a heated blanket or adding a thick fluffy blanket to your massage table is ideal for those clients that need a bit of extra warmth. Using thick and soft materials such as fleece are a great way to ensure ultimate cosiness, while having a heated blanket or even a portable warming pad might be the perfect solution to the client that is nervous about their house being too cold to enjoy the treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Massage_oil\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Massage oil<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your oils warm with an electric oil warmer avoids the \u2018ooh that\u2019s cold\u2019 reaction at the beginning of the massage. A massage oil that is warm is extra relaxing, especially when you factor in aromatherapy techniques into your treatment. While aromatherapy is an option that is chosen by your client, using citrus or woody massage oils increases client comfort levels by calming the senses and promoting relaxation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Delight_your_clients_with_hot_stones\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Delight your clients with hot stones\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot stones might just be the optimal choice for a winter massage. While a client must choose to add hot stones to their massage, this option is perfectly suited for cold winter weather. While having the physical benefits of improving muscle stiffness and alleviating pain, hot stones also give your client maximum relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Keep_your_hands_warm\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Keep your hands warm<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, that little flinch of surprise when you begin the massage is considerably normal in any season of the year, but in winter it becomes especially apparent. Keeping your hands warm before you begin, whether that be rubbing your palms together gently or washing your hands in hot water is a great way to make your client feel at ease from the very beginning and keeping them warm as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_a_warm_wheat_bag\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Use a warm wheat bag<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draping a warm wheat bag over your clients forehead during a massage can be a simple way to warm up the senses. Of course you\u2019ll want to check with your client that they feel comfortable with this technique first but keeping the face warm is a great way to create that cosy warm feeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Keep_the_areas_youre_not_treating_covered\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Keep the areas you\u2019re not treating covered<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this tip might seem like a no-brainer, keeping clients snug and wrapped up is crucial to providing ultimate comfort to your clients by helping them retain as much body heat as possible. Extra towels or blankets will do the trick. These can be wrapped around areas you\u2019re not treating while you work on other parts of the body.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The winter months can be dreary and feel like they\u2019re never going to end, so making sure your client experiences the utmost comfort and relaxation during their massage is the key to giving winter a bit of warmth to it!\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#faf1eb&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;3%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;3%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1659490846567{padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_ready_to_level_up_your_massage_treatments_this_winter\"><\/span><strong>Are you ready to level up your massage treatments this winter? 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