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Benefits of Massage
Release muscle tension
Reduce stress stress and anziety
Increase circulation
Improves muscle flexibilty and range of motion
Improves sense of well-being
Pain management
Improves athletic performance
When You Call for an Appointment, your therapist will:
Speak with you directly
Explain what services are provided
Explain the hours of operations
Explain where services are provided?
Inform you of the cost based upon the service requested
Inform you to pay by cash, check, Master Card, or Visa
Explain the cancellation policy
Provide directions to the office Day of your massage, your therapist will:
Ask you to complete a medical intake form
Conduct a brief interview
Ask what you expect from the session
Ask you about the pressure and comfort
Make adjustments to meet your needs (i.e. room temperature, pressure from strokes)
Encourage consistent breathing when muscles are tight and need extra attention
After the massage your therapist will:
Encourage you to drink plenty of water to rehydrate the muscles, enhance muscle recovery, and eliminate toxins released during the massage
Encourage you to relax, take it easy, and to not participate in extreneous activity for at least 30 minutes, preferrably one hour.
When to return for your next massage:
Individuals in chronic pain and/or experiencing high levels of stress (neither requiring medical intervention): two times a week for at least three weeks until pain and/or stress has reduced at least by 75%
Individuals with nagging aches and pains due to stressful life circumstances: weekly sessions until stress level has reduced at least by 75%
Individuals who need to relax for general health and maintenance: once or twice a month. | 