Even though many clients may fall asleep, my expectation of a full body massage is for my client to have a firm, yet yielding, flow of massage strokes that are linked together with seamless transitions from one area to the next.

This allows the client to reach a stage of deep relaxation and absorb the physiological therapeutic effects of reduced muscle tension, decreased blood pressure, stress reduction via lowered cortisol levels, and endorphin release which calm the nervous system and promotes a sense of well-being.