Massage FAQ
We understand that there may be a lot of questions about getting a massage. This page is here to help with that! We have taken the most common questions we receive and put them here for you.
General
Here are a few recommendations to help you prepare for and help you get the most out of your session.
Stay Hydrated- Drinking plenty of water before your session will help to prepare your muscle tissue for optimal results by making the muscles easier to work with and helps minimize muscle soreness or sluggishness.
Show up Fresh and Clean – A warm shower right before your massage assists in relaxing your muscles and your mind. It also prevents sweat, dirt and/or grime to be rubbed into your skin.
Be Comfortable – It’s recommend wearing loose and comfortable clothing for easy undressing and dressing. It will also prepare your body for total relaxation post-massage.
Leave Jewelry at Home – You’ll be asked to remove necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and watches before the session, so best to leave them at home.
Move your Body – I recommend some light stretching or foam rolling to prepare your body for deep tissue release. 5 – 10 minutes of stretching or foam rolling will assist in getting optimal massage results.
Stay out of the Sun – Mild, first-degree sunburns can be safely massaged. However, working on a deeper or peeling sunburn could not only be very painful, but damage the new tissue your body has developed for healing.
Eating – It’s recommended to eat a light meal or come in on an empty stomach. Eating too much too close to your service can leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable.
Set an intention for your massage – Think about why you scheduled your massage. Are you overdue for some “you time” and just want to relax and unwind? Do you have a knot in the middle of your back or neck pain? Communicating this with your therapist will help them customize a treatment plan for the session.
First, let your therapist know about any existing wounds, skin conditions or medical conditions that could impact your massage. You will also at that point convey your intension/goal of your massage, pressure preferences and any areas that you don’t want worked on (i.e. ticklish feet). Once the therapist has left the room, you will undress to your comfort level and carefully get on the table in between the sheets. How much clothing you wear is completely up to you. I do recommend being fully undressed for an optimal massage. However, you can choose to leave your underwear on. The therapist will knock before reentering the room. During the session, the therapist will use draping techniques with the sheets on your massage table to cover sensitive areas at all times during your treatment. Only the part of your body being worked on will be uncovered. Communicate with your therapist throughout the session if you are experiencing any discomfort or pain or find yourself holding your breath. If needed the pressure can be adjusted
We offer a mixture of Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial trigger point release, and stretching techniques to provide a relaxing, yet effective massage.
Swedish (Relaxation): concentrates on increasing circulation and relieving tension in the superficial muscles of the body using lighter, slow, long strokes.
Deep Tissue: relieves muscle tension by applying firmer pressure using forearms, elbows, thumbs, and hands to get to the deeper layers.
First of all, get off the table slowly. It’s not uncommon to feel a bit dizzy immediately after getting off the table so take a few deep breaths to enjoy the that relaxed feeling before getting up. A massage can dehydrate you, so drink plenty of water post massage. You need to flush out all the toxins that were released from your muscle tissue out of your body. Performing full body stretching in the days after your session will help to increase flexibility and mobility. Taking a magnesium supplement (talk to your doctor before taking any over the counter supplements) or an Epsom salt bath will help remove additional lactic acids to help your muscles heal faster. Then book your next appointment.
Myofascial Release, also called Myofascial Trigger Point release, is a technique that incorporates applying a gentle sustained pressure into the the muscles and surrounding connective tissue to identify and remove restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
Cupping therapy is where the therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. This suction reduces muscle tension and pulls old stagnant blood and metabolic waste from the muscle tissue to the surface to be flushed out through the lymphatic system, allowing for clean and oxygenated blood to enter the tissue.
Foot reflexology involves applying pressure to points on the foot directly related to points on your body. According to research, foot reflexology is said to help with numerous conditions, including low back pain, migraines/headaches, multiple sclerosis symptoms, peripheral neuropathy, asthma, depression/anxiety/stress, and high blood pressure.
I recommend wearing something loose and comfortable for easy undressing and dressing. It will also prepare your body for total relaxation post-massage. You can leave your jewelry at home. No need to get dressed up before a massage.
Drinking alcohol before a massage is not recommended. No one wants to leave a massage that they paid for to leave feeling worse than you arrived. Possible risks include dehydration, nausea, safety concerns and it can make the session challenging and uncomfortable for both the therapist and client.
Payments can be made via Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is also accepted however change may not be available.
Yes, we do! We absolutely LOVE referrals! If you refer 5 new clients and they book a massage, you’ll receive a free 60 min massage for yourself.
You should incorporate massage into your wellness routine by getting one every 4-6 weeks for stress relief and to relieve muscle soreness. The frequency depends on your budget and needs. Massages for injury or chronic pain are typically scheduled more frequently, usually weekly, or bimonthly.
In-Office/Workplace
Yes. Our therapist will come to your place of work for 2 or more people
We off chair massages, typically up to 15 min, targeting the upper body. This massage will be performed over clothing without lotions or oils.
Condition Specific
Massage Therapy can help ease symptoms of a wide variety of conditions. From the standard aches, pains and low back issues to fibromyalgia, post operative pain, and digestive disorders. Please note that massage won’t cure some of these but may help ease the symptoms.
Massage helps to increase blood flow, loosen muscles and restore mobility. There is also an increased release of endorphins (which are known as the body’s natural painkiller).
Massage therapy may be an effective option for reducing pain, stiffness, and fatigue. It may also improve mood, sleep, and overall quality of life.
A prenatal massage is considered safe. However, you should get your doctor’s consent. Especially if you are at risk for a preterm labor, preeclampsia, high blood pressure, a clotting disorder, problems with the placenta or gestational diabetes .
While massage directly on an injured bursa will result in increased pain, massing the tissue around it can increase circulation, which can promote healing.
Sports massage is designed to help athletes before, during and after training. It can improve performance by increasing flexibility and joint mobility, reducing muscle soreness, improving circulation and more.
Massage can help with gout pain in between attacks. A regular massage routine can keep gout in remission, reducing the possibility of further joint damage.
No, just make sure your massage therapist knows about the condition. Massage Therapy can help with diabetes by increasing circulation (which can help your cells absorb insulin and retain it) and improves range of motion and provides stress relief.
