FAQ
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I've never had a massage
before. What should I expect?
Will my privacy be
respected?
What happens during a
massage?
Do I have any control
during the massage?
Is there anything I can
do to make my massage session better?
What are some of the
benefits of therapeutic massage?
What kind of massage do
you give?
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I've never had a massage before. What should I
expect?
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For most people, massage is completely safe. However,
professionally trained massage therapists want to ensure
that your medical needs and restrictions are honored so that
you can enjoy the best massage possible. If you’ve had
surgery or specific medical conditions, it's important for
the massage therapist to be aware of these things. Be open
with your therapist and discuss any problem areas. It is
also important to share what goals you may have in seeking
massage therapy treatment.
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Will my privacy be respected?
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Yes, by all means.
I'm trained in
the use of draping. Massages are best done in the nude but
you can be nude under a sheet and receive a very good
massage. The use of draping technique protects the
boundaries between the therapist and client. Draping can be
done with either sheet or towel but is not required if you
prefer not to be draped.
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What happens during a massage?
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During a massage, the therapist uses dim lighting, relaxing
music, and aromatherapy (candles or scented oil). Please
tell the massage therapist anything that feels particularly
good, or on the other hand, anything that causes discomfort.
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Do I have any control during the massage?
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We recommend that you communicate with your massage
therapist regarding the pressure or style of the technique.
Also, environmental factors such as temperature, draping,
volume of the music, or scents can be influenced by your
participation. If you do not want to have a particular part
of your body massaged, you should communicate that clearly
and early on to your massage therapist.
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Is there anything I can do to make my massage session
better?
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Your job is...to relax. Breathe deeply and regularly. The
more you breathe, the more likely you are to reap the
benefits of massage. Drink water. During the massage you
will release toxins into your bloodstream. This can be
disagreeable a few hours after the massage. Drinking water
will flush the toxins out of your system.
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What are some of the benefits of therapeutic massage?
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The effects of a therapeutic massage are so numerous that
many books have been written on the subject. Some of the
benefits include better blood circulation, antidepressant
effects such as mood elevation, mental relief, greater
physical flexibility, pain/tension relief, stronger
immunity, complement to other therapies such as
chiropractor/physical therapy, helpful for pregnancy,
elderly, infants, athletes, and worker morale.
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What kind of massage do you give?
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The massage therapy we provide is for your stress/pain
relief, relaxation, and enjoyment. A Swedish massage is
usually requested for relaxation, enjoyment, or
stress-relief. Deep tissue work, a very strong style of
massage is recommended for overly tight, hard muscles. Sport
massage depends on if if the massage is desired before of
after the sport event. Neuromuscular work is for someone
with a specific problem area they need addressed. Many
massage therapists use an eclectic approach, integrating all
these techniques, customizing the massage to what is
appropriate for each respective client.
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More Questions?
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If you have any further questions about therapeutic massage,
please do not hesitate to contact me at my office
214-924-1017 or use the
contact us form. I will be
happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for
your interest in therapeutic massage! |
