Common Questions
Prior to visit...
Refrain from eating a large meal and drinking alcohol several hours before your massage visit.
Massage therapy equipment...
The massage table, fleece padding, adjustable face cradle, pillow for lower extemities and towel are provided. Lotion or gel is used. If you have an allergy to nuts, a nut free gel is available.
We ask that the client provide a music player and blankets.
Feel free to play whatever music you wish for the massage session. Cds are great and some Cable TV providers have music stations to choose from as well. Upon request Cds can be provided.
Please have a blanket on hand if you feel you may need one.
Undressing and getting on the massage table...
Privacy and respect for the client and the Massage Therapist are important to a successful massage therapy experience. The Therapist will step out of the massage therapy space to allow you to undress to your comfort level. Most clients undress completely or wear underpants. Please note that you will be under a layer of sheets. Only the area of your body being work on will be exposed (i.e. a leg draping is an opening exposing all of your leg and the outer portion of your hip tucking under the inside of your upper leg allowing for maximum leg & hip exposure and maximum coverage of private areas). If you have questions regarding this feel free to ask the Therapist.
Conversation on the whole is kept to a minimum. Some clients enjoy talking during their massage session and others prefer to remain quiet and float away. It is your massage; do what feels right for you.
Communication ...
Communication is a large component of a massage therapy session. The Therapist will check - in throughout the massage session.
If you find you need:
- deeper pressure
- lighter pressure
- the area that's being worked on is uncomfortable
- that pillow you didn't want you now think you need
- you want to focus on a different area
- the table temperature is to cold or hot.....
Voice your questions, concerns and needs to the Therapist and she can assist you.
The massage therapy session is finished...
The Therapist will leave the space to allow you privacy in getting dressed. Please take your time getting off the table. It is recommended that you turn on your side, let your legs move over the side of the table and push off with your hands and arms. Your head is the last to leave the table to avoid dizziness. If you need assistance do not hesitate to ask.
What you may feel ...
- Sleepy
- relaxed
- warm
- energized
- flexible
- less pain and discomfort
It is also common to feel a little sore and achy after a massage.The soreness is due to your muscle tissue expanding and allowing the build up of toxins to leave the area and allow blood to flow normally to the muscle and nerve tissues. It should not last more than 2 days after a massage.You may ice the area to decrease the discomfort. Also increase your water intake for the remainder of the day and into the next day to flush the added impurities from your blood stream.
How often should I receive massage...
Regular massage visits are most effective in relieving and removing discomfort from our bodies.Your goals for attaining better physical and mental function will dictate how often you should recieve massage.
- Severe discomfort might require starting at 2 times a week and tapering down to once a week, then every other week, etc.
If you cannot come as often as that, once a week will work with an emphasis on home stretching techniques.
- A mind and body "tune up" may require massage once a week, twice a month, monthly or every 6 weeks.