Like us on Facebook to get weekly tips about how massage can improve your physical and mental health. Choosing a massage therapist can be a daunting task. For many, the idea of taking off their clothes and laying on a table covered by a sheet is unnerving - and understandably so. As a client, you are being asked to be vulnerable in a way that can be very uncomfortable.
A good massage therapist will talk to you prior to putting you on the table, get a thorough medical history to be certain massage will not harm you in any way, make sure you are covered the entire time you are on the table (the only time a body part should be exposed is when it's being worked on), and will do everything they can to make you feel at ease.
As for the aspects you can control, one of the best ways to minimize your anxiety is to do some research before choosing a therapist. Contrary to popular belief massage therapy isn't just a luxury item, it's alternative medicine. Whether it's one visit or an ongoing regimen, add massage to your wellness plan and see how it can improve your life.
A good massage therapist will talk to you prior to putting you on the table, get a thorough medical history to be certain massage will not harm you in any way, make sure you are covered the entire time you are on the table (the only time a body part should be exposed is when it's being worked on), and will do everything they can to make you feel at ease.
As for the aspects you can control, one of the best ways to minimize your anxiety is to do some research before choosing a therapist. Contrary to popular belief massage therapy isn't just a luxury item, it's alternative medicine. Whether it's one visit or an ongoing regimen, add massage to your wellness plan and see how it can improve your life.
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The 30-minute massage is intended for clients with specific needs or dysfunctions who are short on time or want to see if massage is right for them.
During your appointment, massage will generally focus on 1-2 areas of the body with the goal of decreasing any pain or discomfort caused by injury, tight muscles or chronic conditions.
A 60-minute massage offers the opportunity to more thoroughly assess and treat your muscular needs.
The hour can range from a full body massage focused on general relaxation and overall well-being to a massage that treats specific medical conditions or spends the additional time needed on your trouble areas.
During your appointment, massage will generally focus on 1-2 areas of the body with the goal of decreasing any pain or discomfort caused by injury, tight muscles or chronic conditions.
A 60-minute massage offers the opportunity to more thoroughly assess and treat your muscular needs.
The hour can range from a full body massage focused on general relaxation and overall well-being to a massage that treats specific medical conditions or spends the additional time needed on your trouble areas.
This is the most popular form of massage used in North America.
Often a lotion or oil is used to reduce skin friction.
The therapist uses a combination of stroking, kneading, and joint movements to relax muscles.
This treatment improves blood flow which increases muscle nutrition and flushes waste products from the muscles.
Ligaments and tendons are stretched increasing flexibility and range of motion, nerves are stimulated and relaxed, and stress is alleviated.
Blood pressure and blood sugar levels typically decrease as a result of Swedish massage.
Often a lotion or oil is used to reduce skin friction.
The therapist uses a combination of stroking, kneading, and joint movements to relax muscles.
This treatment improves blood flow which increases muscle nutrition and flushes waste products from the muscles.
Ligaments and tendons are stretched increasing flexibility and range of motion, nerves are stimulated and relaxed, and stress is alleviated.
Blood pressure and blood sugar levels typically decrease as a result of Swedish massage.
According to research, approximately 22% of the population receives massages.
As a result, many of the people coming for a massage are first-timers.
Here is a brief idea of what to expect when you come for a massage at A Hands-On Approach.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
Upon arrival at either location, please wait in the reception area.
I maintain my own schedule and clients so I will know when you are due to arrive.
You may wait briefly depending on whether or not there was a client before you.
As a result, many of the people coming for a massage are first-timers.
Here is a brief idea of what to expect when you come for a massage at A Hands-On Approach.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
Upon arrival at either location, please wait in the reception area.
I maintain my own schedule and clients so I will know when you are due to arrive.
You may wait briefly depending on whether or not there was a client before you.
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