Anything comfortable. The real question is how much you take off, and that is always your call.
The short answer
Foot massage: stay fully clothed, in pants that roll up above the calf.
Body massage: undress to your comfort level, in private. Most guests keep their underwear on.
Either way: a sheet or your own clothes cover you the whole time.
Leave at home: jewelry and strong perfume.
How much do I take off?
As much as you are comfortable with. Most guests keep their underwear on. Some undress fully, some keep more on, and all of it is normal. The work on your back, shoulders and legs is the same either way.
You undress and dress in private: in a private room with the door closed for a body massage, or behind the curtains at your station for the body part of a Combination.
How draping works
You lie down under a sheet. Your therapist uncovers only the area being worked on, the back, an arm or a leg, and covers it again before moving on. If you get cold, say so, and another layer goes on.
A foot massage is fully clothed
A foot massage happens in the Reflex Lounge, at a curtained station. Only your shoes and socks come off. Wear pants that roll up above the calf, or a skirt or shorts.
A Combination starts the same way, then moves to a body massage at the same station. For that part you undress to your comfort level behind the curtains and stay covered.
From Dr. Nick
Dress for after, not before. When you get up, your muscles are warm and loose. Something soft to change back into keeps that feeling going on the drive home.
What to leave at home
Necklaces, bracelets and watches
Heavy makeup, if you will be face down
Strong perfume or cologne
Contact lenses are fine face up and can be uncomfortable face down. Glasses come off for face-down work. After a body massage there is a little oil on your skin, so skip anything you would not want it to touch.
Common questions
Do I keep my underwear on?
Most guests do. It makes no difference to the work.
What should I wear to a deep tissue massage?
The same as any body massage. Undress to your comfort level, and the sheet does the rest.
What do we wear to a couples massage?
Each of you decides for yourself, in private. The draping is the same as any body massage.
What should I wear for a prenatal massage?
Anything comfortable. You rest on your side, supported by pillows, and stay covered by a sheet.
Do I undress for a foot massage?
No. Only your shoes and socks come off.
Book your massage
Serenity Zen has studios in West Covina and Diamond Bar. Open daily, 10 AM to 9 PM.
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Sources: American Massage Therapy Association, What to Expect at Your Massage Session.