{"id":45504,"date":"2020-03-19T09:27:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T08:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/?p=45504"},"modified":"2023-03-31T09:34:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T07:34:36","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-first-spa-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-first-spa-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know for Your First Spa Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve never been to a spa before, you might be unsure of how the experience typically works and what to expect from your time there. In order to help you plan ahead, we put together a helpful guide with everything you need to know for your first spa visit. Read on for information about choosing a spa, deciding what treatments you\u2019re interested in, and some handy tips to help you get the most out of your experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/en-us\/s\/massage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find Massage Services Near you<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31092906\/massage-2-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Massage services\" class=\"wp-image-45505\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-first-spa-visit\/#before-booking\" >Before Booking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-first-spa-visit\/#before-you-head-to-the-spa\" >Before You Head to the Spa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-first-spa-visit\/#when-you-first-arrive\" >When You First Arrive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-first-spa-visit\/#choosing-your-first-massage\" >Choosing Your First Massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-first-spa-visit\/#working-with-your-first-massage-therapist\" >Working With Your First Massage Therapist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-first-spa-visit\/#how-to-choose-your-treatments\" >How to Choose Your Treatments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-first-spa-visit\/#practice-mindfulness-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-experience\" >Practice Mindfulness to Get the Most Out of Your Experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"before-booking\"><\/span><strong>Before Booking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re deciding where to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/en-us\/s\/day-spa\">book your first spa visit<\/a>, make sure to check out each spa\u2019s Booksy page, where you can read reviews from past customers and get a sense of the atmosphere. The spa\u2019s Booksy page will also include photos posted by the business owner to help you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unsure of whether or not you want to book with a specific spa, you can always check their page to see if they offer a tour. Not every spa offers tours, but if they do, it can help you make up your mind. You may also want to look at the spa\u2019s website and their Booksy page to get a sense of the services and treatments offered, especially if you\u2019re interested in trying out a specific treatment during your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"before-you-head-to-the-spa\"><\/span><strong>Before You Head to the Spa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s often a good idea not to eat for at least an hour before a massage, especially if you have a sensitive stomach,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/first-time-at-the-spa-3090171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to&nbsp;<em>TripSavvy<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em>The pressure on your back and stomach can make digestion uncomfortable, so be careful about when you plan your pre-spa meals. And make sure to drink plenty of water before you go, especially if you plan to spend time in a sauna or steam room. Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to change in and out of, and avoid wearing makeup, especially if you plan to hit the steam room or sauna. Most of all, make sure you\u2019re feeling relaxed, comfortable, and ready for a day of pampering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-you-first-arrive\"><\/span><strong>When You First Arrive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/first-time-at-the-spa-3090171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>TripSavvy<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;recommends letting the concierge know it\u2019s your first visit, especially if you have lots of questions about the spa and how the experience works. Staff members will likely be excited to meet a new customer and happy to answer your questions. They can also show you around the spa and explain where to go for each treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31092929\/front-desk-concierge-300x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Massage visit\" class=\"wp-image-45510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31092929\/front-desk-concierge-300x400-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31092929\/front-desk-concierge-300x400-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choosing-your-first-massage\"><\/span><strong>Choosing Your First Massage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swedish massages are a popular choice for first-timers, since they\u2019re one of the gentler forms of massage,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/types-of-massage#swedish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to&nbsp;<em>Healthline<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em>They\u2019re also a safe choice for people who are sensitive to touch or who want to release muscle knots.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31092952\/hot-stone-massage-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hot stone massage\" class=\"wp-image-45515\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hot stone massage is another option that might be appealing for your first spa visit. It\u2019s similar to a Swedish massage, except heated stones are placed on the client\u2019s body to \u201cease muscle tension, improve blood flow, [and] alleviate pain,\u201d&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/types-of-massage#hot-stone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to&nbsp;<em>Healthline<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em>For a list of other popular massages that you might want to consult, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/types-of-massage#deep-tissue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out this guide<\/a>. And if you\u2019re looking for a massage therapist who offers a specific type of massage near you,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/en-us\/s\/massage\">book here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/en-us\/s\/massage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find massage services near you<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"working-with-your-first-massage-therapist\"><\/span><strong>Working With Your First Massage Therapist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re nervous about taking your clothes off for a massage, you might be comforted to know that you\u2019ll be covered with a towel or a sheet. Typically, the massage therapist will only remove the material while they\u2019re massaging a specific part of your body, so you won\u2019t be exposed in front of anyone else. Once the massage is finished, you\u2019ll be given privacy to put your robe back on and continue with your time at the spa. You can find more information about massage therapists near you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/en-us\/s\/massage\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31093053\/massage-therapist-300x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Massage therapist\" class=\"wp-image-45520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31093053\/massage-therapist-300x450-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31093053\/massage-therapist-300x450-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-choose-your-treatments\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose Your Treatments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The treatments offered will vary by spa, but most day spas offer at least some of the following treatments: facials, body treatments, massages, and aromatherapy, to name a few. When deciding what treatments you\u2019re interested in, consider the experience you\u2019re looking for and the results you hope to leave with. If leaving with a glowing complexion is a top priority, for example, then a facial might be in order. If you want to focus on relaxing or addressing muscle soreness, then a full body massage might be higher on your priority list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"practice-mindfulness-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-experience\"><\/span><strong>Practice Mindfulness to Get the Most Out of Your Experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try to stay as present as possible. It\u2019s easy when you\u2019re unwinding in a sauna to let your mind wander to your to-do list or other day-to-day stresses, but all that does is take away from your experience at the spa. One crucial step before and during your trip is to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/consumer-health\/in-depth\/mindfulness-exercises\/art-20046356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice mindfulness<\/a>. You may want to consider a short guided meditation before you head to the salon to get yourself into the right headspace. And while you\u2019re getting a massage or sitting in the sauna,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/grounding-techniques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use grounding techniques<\/a>&nbsp;to stay present and enhance relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31093115\/spa-pool-300x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spa pool\" class=\"wp-image-45525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31093115\/spa-pool-300x450-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/31093115\/spa-pool-300x450-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve never been to a spa before, you might be unsure of how the experience&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":45530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":"","_ppma_block_editor_authors":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[191],"class_list":["post-45504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-wellness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Everything You Need to Know for Your First Spa Visit - Booksy.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019ve never been to a spa before, you might be unsure of how the experience typically works and what to expect from your time there. 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