A couples massage often takes place in a suite of some type. This room will need to have enough room to fit the two massage tables while still allowing the massage therapists plenty of room to maneuver. Some large spas will offer elaborate and luxurious settings for this type of massage. These fancy settings can include steam showers, fireplaces and lounging beds for even more relaxation. You might want to have a talk with your partner prior to having your massages so that you can agree on whether you will be silent and relax during the massage or whether chatting will be acceptable.
When you are looking for a couples massage service, be sure to ask around. Not ever spa will offer this service. You may want to ask other couples where they have gone, or simply call the spas in your area. You can also find out details about various services by looking at websites online.
If either your partner or you have never had someone perform a massage on them before, then the couples massage can be a great way to introduce the experience while allowing them to feel more comfortable because someone close to them is there. There are also some people who get very apprehensive at the thought of being naked and getting a massage, but the entire process can be done in a very modest fashion. There will be a sheet to use for covering areas not be worked on and to keep modestly covered. Also, having someone else that you know in the room with you might make it easier to relax.
If you are going with your spouse, then the couples massage is a great way for both of you to have an opportunity to learn more about the process of massage so that you can later perform a nice massage on each other. You can watch the technique your massage therapist uses and then enjoy those procedures with your spouse at a later time.
You may want to check the various prices of the couples massage when you call your local spas. You can count on the service being double what a normal, individual massage would cost. If you choose a spa that has a lot of fancy facilities, it may even cost more. You may want to leave your massage therapists a tip as well and that will add to your costs. You can probably count on a couples massage starting around $200 and rising from there.
Some people that go to spas frequently in order to receive a massage find it distracting to have someone they know in the same room. If you want to relax to your fullest, you may want to get a separate massage and meet your friend or partner after the service has been rendered. It can be distracting if one person wants silence and the other wants to talk. You may have to try a couples massage in order to know if you will enjoy another one with that particular person in the future. Either way, it can be a nice process to help you relax and bond with your partner.