What Massage Will Do For YOU
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A soothing massage or therapeutic reflexology session can help you relax and unwind, but that's not all. Learn about the benefits and the risks, and what you can expect during your session.
HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM MASSAGE?
~ Relieves stress and tension
~ Helps in managing anxiety or depression
~ Helps prevent injuries
~ Improves blood circulation
~ Management of chronic pain
~ Teaches you to relax your mind and your body
~ Promotes self- awareness
~ Helps control blood pressure
~ Improves flexibility and range of motion
~ Stimulates the immune system
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF REFLEXOLOGY?
~ Restores balance by promoting homeostasis and normalization of body function
~ Activates self- healing
~ Improves circulation
~ Helps increase delivery of oxygen & nutrients to the cells
~ Helps with excretion of toxins and cell waste
~ Promotes a state of relaxation
~ Reduces stress
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Massage and Reflexology are generally safe as long as they are done by a licensed &trained therapist. However these modalities are not appropriate for everyone. Be sure to discuss massage or reflexology with your doctor first in cases of:
Cancer
Blood clots
Fractures
Severe osteoporosis
Pregnancy
For your safety and that of myself, please refrain from massage or inform me ahead of time so as to avoid areas of the body in cases of burns or open wounds. This would include rashes, cuts or skin irritations such as, but not limited to, severe eczema or poison ivy.
If you you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact me
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WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER YOUR SESSION
BEFOREyour session, you will fill out an informative client intake form which will tell me of your contact information, current health situation and the reason for your visit. Please be sure to include as much as possible, including past or recent injuries, surgeries or acute breakouts so I will be aware of techniques that may be contraindicated for your session. You will undress to your comfort level and relax on the table under the sheet and blanket. You will also have time to ask questions or voice concerns.
DURING your session, I will only undrape the area being worked on. When that area is finished it will be covered again. Please let me know if you feel uncomfortable with draping, pressure, music or even temperature. Remember to take deep breadths, relax your mind and body and enjoy your session.
AFTER your session, you will feel refreshed, renewed and more calm. Take your time when getting up. You may feel light headed or dizzy due to the release of toxins. Water is best to drink following a session. Some feel energetic, and others may feel the need to take a nap. Either way, try and allow the affects of the massage to "sink in" by not doing anything too strenuous after your session. Enjoy yourself and take it in.
Some forms of massage may leave you feeling a little sore the next day. This is normal and may be relieved with the use of ice. Overall, your body should be feeling more at ease. Your massage should not be painful or uncomfortable. If any part of your massage doesn't feel right or is painful, do not hesitate to speak up right away so that I can change my technique or pressure to better suit you.
