What is the proper etiquette for massage/spa services, am I supposed to be nude?
First-time spa-goers are often anxious about whether or not to take their clothes off for a massage or body treatment. So, what’s the story with nudity at the spa? You might change into a robe and slippers in the locker room or just undress in the therapy room. When it’s time for your spa treatment your therapist will leave the room, giving you time to undress or hang up your robe and slip between the linens on the massage table. Your therapist will knock before entering. You are nude during the massage, but covered with drape of some sort. Only the part being massaged is exposed. The most important factor is that you feel comfortable and are able to relax, so you can wear underwear if you wish however it is advised that you go without to get the full and best experience from your massage. Wearing an undergarment will hinder certain massage techniques and can get in the way of working your hips, glutes and low back. European spas are more relaxed about nudity. They don’t use elaborate
