Remember to make every effort to bring as much "calm" into the room as possible. Set aside a room dedicated to massage and not also being used for storage or an office. Use paint that is neutral in color, use minimal wall hangings and knick-knacks, less clutter is more relaxing. Cleanliness: always keep room vacuumed and organized. Scent room with candles and an Essential Oil Nebulizer. Use scents that are calming, like citrus & floral. Music: choose calming ocean waves or soothing forest sounds. A Sound Therapy Machine ($20 from Walmart) is relaxing. Have CD's selected and ready to play. Set to continually play if possible. Use a CD player with a remote so you can re-start CD if it stops during massage. Water Feature: use a fountain to provide the room with the calming sound of running water. Lighting: Use lamps as opposed to an over-head light. Color changing lights with mist are also very calming. No phones etc. Have a space dedicated for the client to put their clothes etc. Have the room totally set up before the client arrives. The less fussing around that you have to do, the more relaxed your client will feel. Make a cup of herb tea and bring it to your client after they are re-dressed. Don't forget one for yourself! Remember to always present yourself clean, well coifed, hands clean, nails manicured and pedicured and non-stressed. Try to stay away from creating too strong of a "theme" in your massage room. Too heavy of a religious, ethnic, sensual, hippie, gothic or new age theme can offend some people or conjure images of something other than healing.