A good massage therapist will require at least a brief consultation with you before starting the massage to determine if you have any pre-existing health conditions, are taking any medications, or have any concerns that may interfere with a typical massage. They will gather any information that they require from you to ensure that the massage is tailored to treat your specific concerns, focusing more time on one area if the patient expresses increased tension there, and making note of any areas that require less or increased pressure. Your massage therapist will also be respectful of any discomfort you express, specifically regarding any areas of the body that you do not wish to have massaged or keeping the entire body covered with a sheet if preferred. Following the massage, your massage therapist will check in to make sure that you are feeling good and that there was nothing of concern to note throughout the entire process and will provide you with any recovery recommendations to prevent soreness from developing when possible.