Who can benefit from massage?

Young, old, anyone: professionals, pregnant women, athletes, performers, nurses plumbers, writer, artists, teachers, administrators, all persons who do hard physical labor. You! Anyone except those with medical "contra-indications."

Is massage painful?

Massage should never inflict pain, but a good massage may reveal painful areas of the body that need "working" to release or remove the existing discomfort. Emotional stress and inappropriate levels of body waste or toxins can cause an area to be painful. Massage strokes designed to clear these problems may cause a temporary, strong reaction. You should never receive more pressure than you find comfortable. Your therapist will usually sense that you are having discomfort and will adjust or change the approach being used. You are always the final judge as to whether the pressure or approach shall be continued!

"I'm a healthy person. Why do I need a massage?"

It feels wonderful. You deserve to feel this good! Wellness means you can feel even better than you ever knew possible. Additional reasons are

• To feel even healthier.
• To increase body awareness and sensitivity.
• To relieve everyday tension and stress.
• To think more clearly.
• To help prevent illness and improve life quality.
• To become calmer, more centered, and thus more creative.

When you call to make an appointment and when you arrive for your first massage, your massage therapist will ask about your reasons for getting a massage, your current physical condition, medical history, lifestyle and stress level, areass of pain, etc.

You'll be asked to undress in private and drape yourself with a sheet or large towel provided for you (underwear is left on or off at your own discretion). Then you'll lie down on a comfortably padded massage table. Only the part of the body being worked on will be uncovered, and your modesty is respected.

You can expect a peaceful and comfortable environment for the massage. Your therapist will gently establish a connection with you and slowly begin the massage. For the period of time agreed upon, you'll have the unique experience of feeling your body, muscles and tissues unwind and relax. This will result in the releasing of endorphins which promote a sense of well being.

What are my responsibilities?

1. Give the therapist accurate information.

2. Report discomfort of any kind, whether from the body, room temerature, music volume, or other distraction.

3. Whenever possible, be showered or bathed just before the massage.

4. Be on time as other appointments will likely follow yours.

What is chair massage?

Another type of relaxing massage therapy is obtainable while still at work or while in your work clothes. Chair massage requires only the removal of ties or neck jewelry, and the removal of shoes. You will sit on a unique and relaxing massage chair where you will receive 10 to 20 minutes of special attention to reduce tension and be re-energized! We can bring the massage chair to your office or you can receive this tension relieving massage in our office.
 

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