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The most common type of massage is Swedish massage therapy. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. And it may even help after an injury.
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that, with many of the Swedish Massage elements, will promote blood flow to deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Neuromuscular Therapy, also known as trigger point therapy, is a massage technique that involves the application of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. It may also be called myofascial (myo meaning muscle, fascial meaning connective tissue) trigger point therapy
When performed, the lymphatic system speeds up, causing many benefits, including flushing toxins from your body, reducing swelling and therefore pain, and is highly beneficial in improving your immune system, as your lymphatic system "tells" your brain what is happening within your body.
Massaging babies for up to 15 minutes a day can help to increase circulation, promote relaxation, aid the digestive and respiratory systems, and relieve muscle tension.
The practice involves a combination of relaxing strokes, light kneading, and gentle squeezing. Parents can learn how to do this on their own by watching and/or participating as well.
This massage is for athletes, to promote post-event recovery, or to enhance performance, maintain optimum health and flexibility, all of which prevent injury.
Prior to your visit, I will need you to download and fill out a health history form. Click HERE to download. Upon my arrival, I will set up the Massage Table, along with linens and music. Then, depending on your answers, I might ask a few questions to have a better assessment. Then, we will establish what areas you would like worked on, if there are any conditions needing to be addressed. I may perform certain assessments and testing to evaluate your condition, and to see if you have any presenting complaints.
For a full body massage, underwear is kept on. You will be given privacy to undress, and you will be covered with a sheet and blanket at all times except the area being worked on.
Make yourself comfortable. If I want you to adjust your position, I will either move you or will ask you to move as needed. Otherwise, change your position anytime to make yourself more comfortable. Many people close their eyes and relax completely during a session; others prefer to talk. It's up to you. It is your massage, and whatever feels natural to you is the best way to relax. Do not hesitate to ask questions at any time, and please feel free to ask for adjustments in pressure.
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Sometimes there are medical conditions that would make massage inappropriate, such as active sunburn, hypertensive crisis and other medical conditions and treatments. That's why it is necessary that you fill out the health history forms and before you begin your session. I will ask general health questions, usually during the first phone call, to rule out if you have any contraindications to massage. It is very important that you inform me 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 prior to any session.
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 sleepy, 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. Massage therapists sometimes recommend a hot Epsom salt bath that encourages the release of toxins that may have been stirred up from the massage treatment. You may feel some soreness or discomfort following massage depending on the depth of the therapy.
Short Answer: Yes.
Long Answer: Yes.
Massage is great, but it's not always a great idea. It is important that you know when you should cancel your appointment, especially during cold and flu season.
How come? When you are sick, your body needs to rest. You may think well, isn't massage resting? It is actually an active process where your body is changing.
Keeping an appointment when you are sick not only puts yourself at risk for feeling worse, it puts me, my family and my other sometimes immunocompromised clients at risk of infection.
When to cancel:
If you have nausea, are vomiting, or have had diarrhea in the past 24 hours, or are still feeling bad from any of these things that you may have recently had.
If you have had a fever within the past 24 hours, have chills, aches , or fatigue.
If you have an itchy, runny nose and you're not sure if it's allergies.
I will give you these same courtesies, let's all keep our germs to ourselves.
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