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What to Expect...
Where Will My Massage or Bodywork Session Take Place? Your massage or bodywork session will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet, room. Soft music may be played to help you relax. Aromatherapy candles and/or aromatized lotions or oils may be used as well, customized to address a particular stressor you may be experiencing. You will lie on a table specially designed for your comfort. Must I Be Completely Undressed? Most massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed, but covered with a sheet; however, it is entirely up to you what you want to wear. You should undress to your level of comfort. You will be properly draped during the entire session, and never improperly exposed.
The practitioner will leave the room while you
undress, relax onto the table, and cover yourself with a clean sheet. You will be properly draped at all times to keep
you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed.
You and the practitioner 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). It depends on the techniques used. In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes that will help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension. Often, a light oil or lotion is used to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. The oil also helps hydrate your skin. You should communicate immediately if you feel any discomfort so that another approach may be taken. Massage and bodywork are most effective when your body is not resisting.
How Long Will the Session Last?
The average full-body massage or bodywork session
lasts approximately one hour. A half-hour appointment only allows time for
a partial massage session, such as neck and shoulders, back or legs and
feet. Many people prefer a 60- to 90-minute session for optimal
relaxation. Always allow relaxation time prior to and after the session.
Hot tubs, steam baths and saunas can assist in the relaxation process. Make yourself
comfortable. The practitioner will either gently move you or tell you what
is needed throughout the session (such as lifting your arm). Many people
just close their eyes and completely relax. Others like to talk during
their session. Feel free to ask the practitioner questions about massage
and bodywork in general, about the particular technique you are receiving,
or about a particular area of the body upon which you would like focused
more or less. Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity which can last for days. Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following your massage. Are There Any Medical Conditions That Would Make Massage or Bodywork Inadvisable? Yes. That's why it's imperative that, before you
begin your session, the practitioner asks general health questions or asks
you to complete a health survey. It is very important that you inform the
practitioner of any health problems or medications you are taking. If you
are under a doctor's care, it is strongly advised that you receive a
written recommendation for massage or bodywork prior to any session. Your
practitioner may require a recommendation or approval from your doctor. |
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SWEDISH MASSAGE /
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE / REFLEXOLOGY /
AROMATHERAPY /
MUSCLE RELEASE TECHNIQUESM |
Will
the Practitioner Be Present When I Disrobe?
