What Clients Often Don’t Tell Their Massage Therapist

In this episode of The Black Complementary Therapist, massage therapist Pauline Blackwood explores the important things clients often forget — or avoid — telling their massage therapist, and why honest communication matters for safe, effective bodywork.From arriving with a common cold to not mentioning pregnancy, injuries, medications, stress, pain, or recent procedures, this episode gently explains how these details can completely change a treatment session.This thoughtful and relatable conversation offers insight into the therapist-client relationship, professional boundaries, wellness culture, and the realities of massage therapy practice.Topics include:• Massage therapy and the common cold• Pregnancy massage and safety• Pain, injuries and body awareness• Stress and emotional wellbeing• Client communication and informed consent• Holistic wellness and self-carePerfect for massage clients, wellness enthusiasts, complementary therapists, and anyone interested in bodywork, holistic health, and therapeutic care.🎙️ Hosted by Pauline Blackwood of Pendulum Massage, London.#MassageTherapy #ComplementaryTherapy #WellnessPodcast #PregnancyMassage #HolisticHealth #SelfCare #BlackWellness #MassagePodcast #LondonMassage