01
Common areas
Back, shoulders, arms, hands, legs, and feet can be discussed
A full-body label is not a blank check. Confirm which areas the therapist normally includes and which require a separate conversation.
- Name areas you want included
- Mark ask-first areas
- List areas to avoid
02
Sensitive areas
Clinical relevance does not remove consent
Gluteal, abdominal, chest-wall, inner-thigh, or other sensitive-area work may be regulated or handled differently. It should never be introduced without clear explanation and permission.
- Ask why an area is proposed
- Request an alternative
- Local draping rules vary
03
During
Your map can change
A previously agreed area can be skipped when you feel uncomfortable, ticklish, sore, or simply no longer interested. No justification is required.
- Say “skip this area”
- Change position
- Stop the session