Quick Answer: What to wear depends on the treatment. For Traditional Thai Massage and Thai assisted stretching in Sports Massage, you stay fully clothed, so choose loose, comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily. For oil-based treatments, you undress to your underwear and towels keep you covered, with only the area being worked on uncovered. Pailin will explain exactly what is needed before your massage begins.
You don’t need to buy special massage clothing or arrive dressed as though you’re going to the gym.
The important thing is simply to know whether your treatment is performed clothed or uses oil.
Traditional Thai Massage is performed clothed
For Traditional Thai Massage, wear something comfortable that lets your arms and legs move freely.
Good options include:
Very restrictive clothing, such as tight jeans, is less useful because Traditional Thai Massage can involve assisted stretching, movement and changes of position.
You remain fully clothed throughout the treatment.
Sports Massage includes clothed assisted stretching
Sports Massage at Sabaidee combines Thai-style massage with assisted stretching for active bodies.
The assisted-stretching work is performed clothed, so flexible clothing is particularly useful.
Sportswear is fine, but it doesn’t have to be sportswear. The important thing is that Pailin can move your arms or legs comfortably through the stretches without your clothing restricting you.
If you’ve come straight from work and aren’t sure whether what you’re wearing will be suitable, ask Pailin when you arrange the appointment.
What about oil-based treatments?
For treatments that use oil, you will normally undress to your underwear.
Pailin will give you privacy to change before the massage begins.
Towels are used to keep you covered during the treatment, with only the area being worked on uncovered.
You don’t need to decide for yourself how much clothing to remove. Pailin will explain what is appropriate before the treatment starts so there shouldn’t be an awkward moment where you’re left guessing.
If you’re particularly concerned about changing or privacy, mention it to her. A practical question like that is completely normal.
What should I wear when I arrive?
Whatever is comfortable for getting to the appointment is usually fine.
If you’re having a clothed treatment, choosing something you can be massaged and stretched in means you won’t need to change.
For an oil-based massage, it matters much less what you arrive wearing because you’ll have privacy to change before the treatment begins.
You don’t need to bring a robe, towel or specialist clothing.
For short practical answers about your first visit, changing and appointments, see the FAQ.
What if I’m still unsure?
Ask.
Pailin arranges appointments personally, so you can check what to wear when you contact her rather than worrying about it beforehand.
That’s particularly useful if you’re unsure which treatment you’re having or whether it will include Thai assisted stretching.
If the uncertainty is really about the whole first-visit experience rather than clothing, read What happens during my first appointment?.
And if you’re wondering whether firm pressure or stretching is likely to be uncomfortable, see Will the massage hurt?.
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If you’re arranging an appointment and aren’t sure what to wear for the treatment you’ve chosen, contact Pailin and ask her directly.