WHAT ABOUT TALKING DURING A MASSAGE SESSION?

It’s YOUR time, so your therapist is open to you leading the conversation whether to talk. It’s fine to talk with your therapist during your massage, and also fine to just remain quiet, relax, and “check out” for an hour. It’s helpful for your therapist to check in with you during your session about pressure, yet feel free to tell your therapist right from the beginning that you wish to remain quiet the entire session.
If you have specific aches, pains, or chief complaints, sometimes it’s really good for your therapist to check in with you on pressure or feedback.
It is important to let the therapist know if you are in pain during the session. It is perfectly acceptable to ask questions and talk during the massage, but it is also appropriate to simply receive the massage and remain completely quiet during your session.