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Another factor to consider is towel covering is not only for modesty but to keep the tissues warm.
True, but as I think has already been pointed out, the room is kept at a much higher temperature, and in fact I was laying on an electric blanket kept on low heat as well. I certainly never felt in the least bit chilly.
Karen
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hi,
wow some really good reading here!
i julie, think ive seen your web site .
Ive learned alot from this, but i dont think my hubby will want me to do it as ive said
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so now i know whatnaturist massage means- well you learn something every day, i would not mind if someone wanted to take everything of, seen it all before - i would think nothing of it really - [sm=hidesbehindsofa.gif]
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[sm=1syellow1.gif]Hi there,
We learn some thing every day ...
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When I think how strict ITEC were about the non-logo white massage gear, I'm not sure they'd approve of working in the buff!
I can imagine though that no-towels is easier than no-underwear-but-towels: I'm usually grateful for a bit of elastic where I can tuck in the edge of a towel while working on an uncovered area.
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lo, im just doing a itec course now, next week the teacher said models have to go topless and have everything massaged, was a shock to me, more of a shock to the girls.
But it does not bother at all, if it was a man naked or a lady i would not think anything of it - as long as you realise its your job and your a profecinal Therapist.
Doctores and nurses all see the same thing every day, so they are all ok with it as its there job as well. but Doctores and nurses, they dont take there cloths off, mmmmm yes there is a differance lol,
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ORIGINAL: exboyz04
lo, im just doing a itec course now, next week the teacher said models have to go topless and have everything massaged.
Which course is this? models being naked , why! never heard of that b4.
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ORIGINAL: exboyz04
lo, im just doing a itec course now, next week the teacher said models have to go topless and have everything massaged, was a shock to me, more of a shock to the girls.
But it does not bother at all, if it was a man naked or a lady i would not think anything of it - as long as you realise its your job and your a profecinal Therapist.Doctores and nurses all see the same thing every day, so they are all ok with it as its there job as well. but Doctores and nurses, they dont take there cloths off, mmmmm yes there is a differance lol,
sorry dont know what went wrong there 🙂
as i said ..... which course is this, models being naked never heard of that b4?
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Yes the models have to be naked, well when i say models i mean the people on the course who are takeing part. The teacher has ask us to go topless but if they feel uncomftable with it they dont have to do it, its Holistic Sweedish massage we are doing. most of the girls are fine with it, its not a COMPULSERY THING, just a matter of if you wanted to do it or not.
The reason for this i think is if you are massageing a male, its very bennericial for him to have his chest done. When i was a model at another collage, i thought this was done all the time but only some collages do it. i was slightly dissapointed i did not get a Pec massage when i was getting a massage as i do waight lifting and was looking forwards to getting them worked on.
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lo, im just doing a itec course now, next week the teacher said models have to go topless and have everything massaged, was a shock to me, more of a shock to the girls.
Never heard of that in a mixed class either. I must ask itec.
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Surely, just from a hygiene point of view, it's best to wear at least a thong - and a smile.
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The London College of Massage also asks students to undress completely when receiving massage (although they are professionally draped with towels covering breasts and genitals, ie the therapist shouldn't see the client's breasts). Fozzyo and I both trained at LCM: their website is [link= http://www.massagelondon.com/courses.htm ] http://www.massagelondon.com/courses.htm [/link] . LCM also operate a clinic and advise new clients:
"Your First Appointment - What Happens
At your first appointment your therapist will ask you briefly about your medical history, lifestyle and general state of health. You should mention any present problems you may have, any medication you are taking and try not to eat or drink too heavily beforehand. For a whole body massage it is usual to undress, although some people prefer to keep on their underpants. Towels are folded over you, to keep you warm as much as to preserve your dignity.
Like Katherine and 'Healistic', I haven't heard of nudity being required on an ITEC course.
There was an earlier discussion of nudity on the thread '[link= http://www.healthypages.net/forum/tm.asp?m=108004 ]Lomi Lomi Massage [/link]' (although this is not a 'naturist massage' in the sense that Julie uses the term, ie the client is nude but the therapist remains clothed). I did a Lomi Lomi course about 18 months ago and commented on that thread:
"I'm now halfway through the 'Lomi Lomi' course at Morley College: many thanks to Miss Alaska for recommending it. The tutor is Rosalie Samet who has been referred to earlier in this thread. She describes her style of Lomi Lomi as 'transformational style' and there seem to be some significant differences from the 'Temple style' as taught by Lizy Newton at the 'Essentials for Health' course and in Wales. But both tutors teach the use of bodyweight to apply fairly firm pressure (rather than the 'gentle strokes' referred to by 'frangipanisue'). Also, as 'Angelfish' mentioned, both tutors teach it as an oil massage over the whole length of the body, requiring the student/client to undress completely. ... Rosalie has told us that in America, female clients are usually 'topless' to receive the massage. Most of the women on the current Morley course didn't seem keen on this; so firstly, Rosalie has segregated the men from the women (so that the massage is on a same-sex basis) and secondly, the women are draped so that the 'loincloth' covers their breasts and abdomen as well as the genital area. However they are required to leave the sides of the body bare, so that the draping is less secure than most of us are accustomed to. On the earlier 'Lizy Newton' course, I worked on two women who were draped in this way, and it does require careful placing of the 'loincloth' so that it doesn't slip to one side and expose a breast. Also, from a male perspective, having the loincloth tucked into one's genital area can feel a bit intrusive. "
With regard to SpinalMusic's point about hygiene, I would hope that all therapists treating nude clients would use a fresh sheet of couch roll for each client! But I'm not sure whether SpinalMusic is aware that nudity is the 'norm' for receiving massage in many spas both in America and Europe. Some time ago The Sunday Times printed a 'reader's question' which asked
"in a spa, I'm never quite sure if I'm meant to strip naked for a full-body massage. What's the etiquette?"
The reply given was
"about 99.9% of therapists
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Hi all
I am Andy a new member and a naturist offering massage au natural.I work in the preston area but do travel if reqested. have worked as a naturist massage therapist for 10 years both in uk and USA although we are more open here.
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Im just wonering if the clients will get the wrong idea if you was both naked in a massage....
michael
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A naturist massage is where the practitioner and the client are both naked. This helps both the recipient of the massage and the masseur to be on a more equal level, making the massage more relaxing and beneficial.It is a unique flowing, deeply relaxing all body naturist massage; using scented oils. The practitioner uses hands and forearms in long fluid strokes which produces the ultimate in transcendental relaxation and rejuvenation as well as profound muscular release.