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Where will my massage session
take place?
Your massage will take place
in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to
help you relax.
You lie on a table
especially designed for your comfort.
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Who will perform the massage?
Your
session will be conducted by a trained professional who
has received proper training and is licensed by
the State.
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Must I be completely undressed?
Most massage techniques are
traditionally performed with the client unclothed: however, you
decide how
much
clothing you prefer to wear for your own comfort.
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Will the massage therapist be
present when I disrobe?
Your massage
therapist will leave the room while you undress, relax on the
table, and cover yourself with a
clean sheet or towel.
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What parts of my body will be
massaged?
You and your
therapist will discuss the desired outcome of your
session. This will determine which parts of your
body
require massage. A typical full-body session will include work
on your back, arms, legs, feet, hands, head,
neck, and shoulders. You will not be touched on or near
your genitals (male or female) or breasts (female).
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Will I be covered during the
session?
You will be
properly draped at all times to keep you warm and comfortable.
Only the area being worked on will be
exposed.
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Will
lubricant be used?
A light oil,
lotion or gel will be used to permit your muscles to be worked
without excessive friction. The lubricants
hydrate the skin and are readily absorbed.
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What will the massage feel like?
It depends on the
technique used. In general Swedish massage, your session may start
with broad flowing stroke
that
will help to calm you nervous system and relax muscle tension.
As your body relaxes, the pressure will
gradually be increased to relax specific areas and
relieve areas of muscle tension. If you feel any discomfort,
let
your massage therapist know immediately, so that another
technique can be used. You receive the greatest
benefit from massage when your body is not resisting.
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How
long is the session?
The average
full-body session lasts about 1 hour. Always arrange time
for relaxing before and after the session.
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What should I do during the
massage session?
Make yourself
comfortable. Your massage therapist will either gently
move you or tell you what is needed
throughout your session. Many people just close their eyes
and relax completely. Feel free to ask you therapist
questions about
your massage.
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How will I feel after the
massage?
Most people feel
very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long term aches and
pains caused by tension or
repetitive activity. After the initial feeling of being
slowed down people often experience increase energy,
heightened
awareness, and greater productivity, which can last for days.
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What are the benefits of massage?
Massage can help to release
chronic muscle tension and pain, improve circulation, increase
joint flexibility, reduce
mental and physical fatigue
and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscle tissue,
improve posture, and
reduce blood pressure.
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Are there any medical
conditions that would make massage inadvisable?
Before you begin your session, you massage therapist will ask some
general questions about your health.
It is very important that you
discuss any health problems you are experiencing and medications
you are taking.
If you are under a doctor’s
care, it is strongly advised that you consult with your doctor
and ask for
written recommendation for
massage before you begin massage therapy.
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