Ongoing, informed agreement essential to professional bodywork.
In professional bodywork, consent means ongoing, informed, enthusiastic agreement throughout the entire session. It's not a one-time checkbox — it's a continuous conversation. Clients have the right to modify or end any session at any point.
Professional practitioners establish consent before beginning, check in during the session, and respect all boundaries without question.
Knowing what consent means makes it easier to talk with a masseur before the session starts. Mention it during the intake conversation if it matters to you — a professional male massage therapist will explain how it fits the modality you booked, adjust pressure or positioning around it, and tell you honestly when a different approach suits your body better. You will find the same vocabulary used across our massage service pages, our wellness guides, and the NYC neighborhood pages, so the terms you learn here carry over to booking a real session.