Massage F.A.Q.s

Massage stimulates circulation bringing nutrients to muscles allowing for quicker healing time. Massage will also soften and lengthen tissue allowing for more flexibility and better range of motion.

Although many people feel immediate relief after a massage, at times you may feel worse before you feel better. This is more common with deep tissue massages. A release of tension and pressure at the cranium can sometimes cause headaches. Typically this is nothing to be concerned about and rarely last into the next day. If you have any concerns about headaches after a massage please speak to a physician.

This is perfectly normal to experience some mild soreness. Massage can “awaken” an old injury or hurt and remind the body it needs to heal that area. Massage increases circulation bringing blood and essential nutrients to that area to assist in the healing process.

No. A massage should feel good and relaxing. You may experience the “hurts so good” feeling on sore muscles, but if you are ever uncomfortable or in pain you must communicate this with your therapist. Do NOT feel you need to “suck it up” or worry about hurting our feelings -we want you to enjoy the massage.

Yes! Your therapist should always be willing to customize the massage to meet your needs.

This is completely up to your comfort level. However removing all clothing does allow access to certain areas of the body such as the full back and glutes. You will always be professionally draped and never exposed.

If you have had a recent injury or surgery, any medical condition, are under a doctor’s care, pregnant, currently on medication or any type of drug it is extremely important you communicate this with your Massage Therapist. In many cases, massage can alleviate symptoms and pain from certain medical conditions, however, in some cases massage may not be advisable.

Even if massage is not right for you, an alternative therapy such as reflexology or energy healing may be very beneficial. Please seek the advice of a medical doctor to see if massage is appropriate for you.

You should not receive a massage if you:

• Are In The Acute Healing Stages Of An Injury Or Surgery Or Other Medical Emergency Such As A Stroke Or Heart Attack
• Have An Active Infection
• Currently Have A Blood Clot
• Currently Undergoing Cancer Treatment
• Uncontrolled Hypertension
• Intoxicated With Drugs Or Alchohol
• If You Are Experiencing Severe Unexplained Pain
• Severe Hemophilia
• Severe Atherosclerosis
• Have A High-Risk Pregnancy
• Advanced Kidney Or Liver Failure, Or Any Organ Failure
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