Frequently Asked Questions
What is therapeutic massage?
The application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques to the body, generally intended to reduce stress and fatigue while improving circulation.
According to Massagetherapy.com, receiving massage or bodywork can benefit you by:
• Alleviating low-back pain and improve range of motion.
• Assisting with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
• Easing medication dependence.
• Enhancing immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
• Exercising and stretching weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Helping athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
• Improving the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin .
• Increasing joint flexibility .
• Lessening depression and anxiety .
• Promoting tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks .
• Pumping oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation .
• Reducing post-surgery adhesions and swelling .
• Reducing spasms and cramping .
• Relaxing and softening injured, tired, and overused muscles .
• Releasing endorphins —amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
• Relieving migraine pain .
What should the client expect when coming for a massage for the first time?
Expect to spend several minutes providing information that will give your therapist insight as to how to enhance your bodywork experience. This may include dietary habits and lifestyle, physical symptoms, history of injuries/medical conditions, medications, other treatment you are receiving, stressors that could be impacting your functioning, etc. This is an opportunity to ask questions about your therapist ‘s training and/or the process. Next you will be introduced to the massage room and oriented to the table. Clients disrobe to their level of comfort—secure draping is provided at all times, with only the area being worked on exposed. Massage cream/lotion/oil will be used to lessen friction as each stroke is applied. Your therapist will stay in communication with you to maintain comfort throughout the experience. When the massage is over, your therapist will check in with you, provide water, receive payment, and reschedule if requested.