Massage Therapy
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What
Are Your CONCERNS About the Session?
Feel free to discuss any concerns you have about the upcoming session. It is
important that you are comfortable during the massage, and that you know your
options. Here are some commonly expressed concerns of newcomers to massage:
- Modesty: In
a massage session, you will be covered with a sheet.
You may choose to be totally or partially unclothed. As
each part
of the body is being massaged, it is uncovered. Genital
areas and women’s breasts are covered at all times.
Many people prefer to wear underpants or shorts during
a massage. The
choice as to how much or how little you are clothed
is totally yours.
- Talking: Talking
during a massage is optional. Some people prefer silence,
especially if they are trying to reach a deeply relaxed state,
while others like more social interaction. Always feel free
to give the therapist feedback on anything causing discomfort.
The therapist may request feedback from you, especially when
addressing a specific physical problem.
- Oil: Our
massage therapists use oil and crème that are
all natural. Lubricants enable the hand to move easily
over the skin. Please
inform the therapist of any allergies to lavender or
other natural additives.
- Make-up and
Hair: Massage of the face, scalp, or neck may result
in disturbing your makeup or hairstyle. Let the therapist
know if this is a concern. The session may be modified to
assure that make-up and hair remain in tact, or depending
on your wishes, that part of the massage may be left out
altogether.
- Pain: Whether
you will feel any pain during a massage depends on many factors,
including your physical condition, the reason for the massage,
your pain tolerance, and the therapeutic technique. Discuss
this before the massage, and give feedback to the therapist
during the session. Tense muscles are often sore and may hurt
a little when massaged. Sometimes soreness is delayed after
a massage. This is a good sign that your body is ridding itself
of toxins. Take a hot shower or bath and drink plenty of water
to help remove waste products flushed out during a massage.
This is especially important after the first massage. The
more massages you receive, the less likely it is that you
will experience post-massage soreness.
Length of the
Session
Massage
sessions generally last from 1/2 hour to 1 1/2 hours. The
amount of time depends on the purpose of the session.
Are
There Any Restrictions?
There are certain situations in which caution should be taken when receiving
therapeutic massage. It is generally agreed upon that persons with uncontrolled
high blood pressure, heart disease, recent surgery or fractures, phlebitis,
fever, infections (especially those that can be spread by skin contact, i.e.,
bacterial, viral or fungal) need to consult their physicians for any restrictions
on receiving massage. In other acute or chronic medical conditions, limited
restrictions may apply, and in rare cases, massage should be avoided altogether.
If in doubt, check with your doctor.
What
Health Information Should I Provide?
You will be asked to provide certain information about your past and current
health. This information is used to help prepare the massage session and to
insure your safety. Important information includes any major health problems
you may have, medications you are taking, allergies, state of pregnancy, and
recent accidents or injuries. There is a written form to fill out. More information
may be requested if a specific health problem is being addressed than for a
general massage session.
Some
General Advice
Be an active participant in your session. Ask questions about things you don’t
understand, make your needs and wishes known, and let the therapist know if
you are uncomfortable at any time. Above all, relax and enjoy your massage!
Please note: Massage, bodywork and somatic therapies specifically
exclude diagnosis, prescription, manipulation or adjustments of the human
skeletal structure, or any other service, procedure or therapy which requires
a license to practice orthopedics, physical therapy, podiatry, chiropractic,
osteopathy, psychotherapy, acupuncture, or any other profession or branch
of medicine.
Will
My Insurance Cover It?
The services of a bodywork professional may be covered by health insurance
when prescribed by a chiropractor or osteopath. Therapies provided as part
of a prescribed treatment by a physician or registered physical therapist are
often covered.
- Improvement and
maintenance of nervous system function through prevention
and management of spinal subluxation.
- Supportive care
focused on maintenance of spinal function and chronic pain
management for permanent spinal degenerative disorders.
- Preventative care
is optimized through weekly health and wellness class held
every Monday at 6:15 p.m. for patients and their guests. Public
education lectures are also available for civic groups and
businesses designed to prevent spinal injury and promote healthy
lifestyles.
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