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FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

How to receive a massage:  

Reschedule your massage if you have a fever (3 days after is OK) or a current infection, a cold including nasal or chest congestion, active persistent cough. 

Tell your therapists about any changes in your health history, and also let them know what is currently going on with your body - current aches, pains, sprains, open wounds, rashes etc... and if you have had a recent injury.  Also let them know what your goal is for the session - relaxation, work out soreness in your low back, etc. 

Drink plenty of water before AND after your massage to help prevent soreness.

For your first visit It's helpful to arrive 10-15 minutes early for your appointment. This will give you time to complete your paperwork (health history including past/present injuries and other conditions we should be made aware of, your goals and contact information) and take a few minutes to relax and unwind.

They will inquire about the reason(s) you are coming in for a massage, your current physical condition and any specific areas in which you are experiencing pain or would like to address during your massage.

Starting Your Session

Your massage therapist will then take you to a peaceful  room where a comfortable massage table awaits. Your massage therapist will leave the room while you disrobe to your level of comfort. The massage etiquette varies for clients and techniques.  Some clients prefer to completely disrobe, while some will remain partially clothed. Either option is fine. Once disrobed, you will lie on the massage table, under the top sheet. Your massage therapist will give you a few minutes for this process and will knock on the door to ask if you are ready before entering your room.

You will always be draped with the top sheet during your massage session. Your massage therapist will only uncover the part of the body they are working on, ensuring that your modesty is respected at all times.

You can expect a tranquil and comfortable environment during your massage. The massage table is padded and a heating blanket is placed beneath the sheet, which you can have adjusted to your preference. There will be relaxing music playing.

During Your Massage

Before beginning the session, your therapist will ask you to alert them if, at any time during the session, a technique or stroke they are using is uncomfortable. Depending on your specific needs or requests, your massage therapist will either perform a customized full-body massage (for general relaxation and stress reduction) or focus on the specific parts of your body that you have requested. uses only the highest quality hypoallergenic massage creams and lotions for your massage. 

Some people like to talk during a massage. Some prefer to relax without conversation. Do what feels best. We'll follow your lead.

Communicate

This is your customized massage. If you have feedback on pressure, room temperature, lighting, need to use the bathroom… please, let the therapist know so they can accommodate your requests to make you more comfortable.  

Once your massage therapy session is complete, your therapist will leave the room so you may re-dress and make your way to the front desk to check out and book your next appointment. 

Your massage therapist may offer some self care techniques, breathing,  gentle movements or stretches, or referrals to other professionals.  You can also ask your massage therapist if they can recommend anything you can be doing to help prevent your issues from recurring. 

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What is Massage Therapy? 

Massage is a therapy that can relieve pain and in combination with other appropriate health care measures can help heal certain conditions and prevent their return.

I some cases massage can reduce or eliminate the need for medication or surgery.

Massage can help relieve stress and anxiety and promote an healthier life style.

How will a massage feel?

Massage on normal tissue is almost always a pleasant sensation. Massage in the area of an injury or chronic pain may at first cause some discomfort which usually lessens noticeably in the first few minutes. Your massage therapist knows ways to minimize pain and will work carefully within what feels right to you.

Always tell your massage therapist if you feel any discomfort so she or he can make adjustments.

Is massage always appropriate?

There are some conditions for which massage is not appropriate. Always tell your massage therapist if you have a medical problem, or injury, even a minor one. Also let your primary health care practitioner know you are receiving massage. Some conditions require close communication between your massage therapist and your doctor or other health practitioner. Your massage therapist will gladly provide regular progress reports.

Can massage help with Stress?

Massage is one of the best known antidotes for stress.  Reducing stress gives you more energy, improves your outlook on life, and in the process reduces your likelihood of injury and illness.  Massage can also relieve symptoms of conditions that are aggravated by anxiety such as asthma or insomnia.  Because it relieves stress, massage is an excellent supportive therapy for people in psychological counseling or treatment for addiction.

Painful or tight muscles

Massage can relieve many types of muscle tightness, from a short-term muscle cramp to a habitually clenched jaw or tight shoulders.  Some massage techniques release tension directly by stretching and kneading your muscles and their connective tissue coverings (called fascia).  Other techniques work less directly, but quite powerfully, by stimulating your nervous system to allow your muscles to relax.

Delayed muscle soreness

After vigorous exercise, buildup of waste products as well as micro-traumas in your muscles can leave you feeling tired and sore.  Massage increases circulation, which removes waste products and brings in nutrients to speed healing of the muscle tissue

Pain or tingling in your arms or legs

Muscles can become so contracted that they press on nerves to the arms, hands and legs, causing pain or tingling.  If this happens, a massage to release muscle spasms in the shoulder or hip can bring relief.

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Can I get massage if I am injured?

Massage can help heal injuries such as tendonitis that develop over time, as well as ligament sprains or muscle strains caused by an accident.  Massage reduces inflammation by increasing circulation, which removes waste products and brings nutrition to injured cells. Certain massage techniques can limit scar formation in new injuries and can make scar tissue more pliable around old injuries.