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Draping versus No Draping

So from what I gather, draping is really a state thing first and then based on the state's code of ethics, a client-therapist consideration.

With that said, I believe TX's current regulations states: draping will be used during the session, unless otherwise agreed to by both the client and the licensee

I read this to say that draping is NOT a state requirement but a client-therapist consideration. This may explain why I get a lot of requests for non draping sessions.

Just yesterday I got a request from someone looking for a professional massage but states that he does not like draping. He also offered to pay more if I would allow this.

My first instinct with all these clients is that no draping request = wanting something extra than a professional massage. However the state regulations says contrary.

So am I foolish for turning down a session because of this? I know I must follow my intuition, so I have already written him a note thanking him for the interest but letting him know that it would make me too uncomfortable. I explained that this was not how I was taught or how I practice, and therefore doing such a session would not be giving him the best I could give.

But I am curious as to other's thoughts and practices with regards to draping. Do you get a lot of requests to exclude it? What are your state's regulations? Have you ever worked on someone who wasn't draped?

Let the dialog begin...


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Permalink Reply by Cassandra Cravens on December 14, 2012 at 3:18pm

You should never feel foolish for trusting your instincts.  You can't work well if you're nervous or anxious. 

I have a regular client who repeatedly stated that he would be comfortable with no draping while i work on his glutes.  I was trained to use full draping, only the portion of the body being worked on is exposed.  I also have an agreement with my husband that I don't have skin to skin contact on the tush.  So I told him that I was trained to work draped and he was fine with it, stopped bringing it up.  and keeps coming back. 

If you are an effective therapist your returning clients won't have a problem with the draping.  No one gets 'em all.

Permalink Reply by Sandy on December 14, 2012 at 7:59pm
I work and have massages in Texas. I do not like a drape as I feel adjusting it interferes with the flow. I have many male clients who don't equate sex with draping,

Also Casandra, I can't believe you were taught not to do the tush

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