Do I need to take my clothes off?
The purpose of a massage is to relax and you can not do this if you are uncomfortable. Even though most types of massage are done with your clothes off, massage can still be done fully clothed. You are on a massage table covered by a sheet and blanket. The only part uncovered is what is being worked on so you are warm and comfortable. A lot of people leave their underwear and or shorts on and this is fine too.
Will massage therapy hurt?
There is no such thing as "no pain,no gain" in massage therapy. During a massage you should be comfortable and breathing. If you find yourself tensing up and holding your breathe then the massage is causing you too much discomfort and you should let the therapist know. Often people get a massage because there is already soreness and pain present in their bodies. The ideal massage would be to identify where the pain is with specific massage techniques, release the pain comfortably and with breathe.
How often should I get a massage?
Frequent massage treatments are a powerful healthcare ally. People regularly make a commitment to fitness and diet, and the difference they'd experience with regular massage is mind-blowing. People who get regular massage improve their quality of life by alleviating stress and those aches and pains might disappear faster, stay away longer, or even go away altogether with more frequent massages.