A health questionnaire completed before your first massage session.
An intake form is a questionnaire that new clients complete before their first session, providing information about health conditions, medications, allergies, areas of concern, and treatment goals. This information helps the practitioner customize the session, avoid contraindicated techniques, and deliver the safest, most effective treatment possible.
Knowing what intake form 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.