Massage for men: what to expect at your first one

Many men put off their first massage for years. Not because they do not need it, but because they do not know what to expect, or because the word “massage” online means all sorts of things. This article is for them.

Yes, we massage men

Therapeutic massage is not divided by gender. A large share of our clients are men, most often with neck and lower back trouble from desk work.

And to say it plainly, because Google mixes the two and people ask: Mieli is a therapeutic massage studio. We are not an erotic salon.

What men come with most often

A neck and shoulders stiff from the screen. A lower back that speaks up after driving or a day on a chair. A body tight from the gym or a sport with the same load. And tension that is not in the muscles but in the head - work that never ends and sleep that is never enough.

Which massage to choose

Stiff neck and shoulders - a 60 minute classic massage.

Tension that has been there for months - 90 minutes or a myofascial massage.

Stiffness from sport or sitting - the stretching massage.

The mind will not stop and sleep is not enough - the sound bowl massage.

What to expect

We start with a conversation: what bothers you, since when, and whether a doctor has told you anything. The pressure changes at your word at any time - you do not need to grit your teeth for it to "work". Force is not a measure of quality.

The listed price is the full price. The studio works by appointment only, so you do not wait.

When to see a doctor first

Sharp pain after an injury, numbness in an arm or leg, pain that wakes you at night. Here it is a doctor first, then a massage.

Frequently asked questions

Do you massage men?

Yes. A large share of our clients are men.

Can I ask for firmer pressure?

Yes, say so at the start or during the massage. The pressure is adapted to you.

Can I choose my therapist?

Yes. Every therapist has a profile on the therapists page, and you can book with a specific person.

How much does it cost?

Massages range from €45 to €105, depending on the type and length.

Where

The studio is inside Hotel Forum, 2 Sofiyski Geroy Str., Sofia. Open every day from 10:00 to 20:00, by appointment. English spoken.