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What to Expect during a massage or
body work session.
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1. How Will I
Feel After The Massage Or Bodywork Session?
2. What Are The Benefits Of Massage And Bodywork?
3. Are There Any Medical Conditions That Would Make Massage Or
Bodywork Inadvisable?
4. Will I Be Covered During The Session?
5. Where Will My Massage or Bodywork Session Take Place?
6. Who Will Perform The Massage Or Bodywork?
7. Must I Be Completely Undressed?
8. Will The Practitioner Be Present When I Disrobe?
9. What Parts Of My Body Will Be Massaged?
10. Will Lubricant Be Used?
11. What Will the Massage Or Bodywork Feel Like?
12. Are There Different Kinds Of Massage And Bodywork?
13. How Long Will The Session Last?
14. What Should I Do During The Massage Or Bodywork Session?
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1. How Will I Feel After The
Massage Or Bodywork Session? |
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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 slowed down, 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 afterward. |
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2. What Are The Benefits Of
Massage And Bodywork? |
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Massage and bodywork can
help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation,
increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress,
promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, and
reduce blood pressure. Massage and bodywork are also known to promote better
sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety,
and create an overall sense of well-being. |
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3. Are There Any Medical
Conditions That Would Make Massage Or Bodywork Inadvisable? |
Yes. That’s why it’s imperative that before you
begin your session, the practitioner ask general health questions. It is
very important that you inform the practitioner 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 or bodywork prior to any session. Many
practitioners may require a recommendation or approval from your doctor. |
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4. Will I Be Covered During
The Session? |
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You will be properly draped at all times to
keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be
exposed. |
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5. Where Will My Massage or
Bodywork Session Take Place? |
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Your massage or bodywork session will take
place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to help
you relax. You will lie on a table especially designed for your comfort. |
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6. Who Will Perform The
Massage Or Bodywork? |
Your session will be conducted by a
professional who has received proper training, often in a variety of
techniques. Some massage and bodywork practitioners are licensed by the
state, while others are locally regulated. Although no two
massages are exactly alike, you may request a certain technique or modality.
You may also request your preference as to a male or female therapist. |
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7. Must I Be Completely
Undressed? |
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Most massage and bodywork techniques are
traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, you may decide
what amount of clothing you prefer to wear for your own comfort. You will be
properly draped during the session. |
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8. Will The Practitioner Be
Present When I Disrobe? |
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The practitioner will leave the room while you
undress, relax onto the table, and cover yourself with a clean sheet or
towel. |
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9. What Parts Of My Body
Will Be Massaged? |
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You and the practitioner will discuss the
desired outcome of your session. This will determine which parts of your
body require massage. A typical full-body session will include work on your
back, arms, legs, feet, hands, head, neck, and shoulders. You will not be
touched on or near your genitals (male or female) or breasts (female). |
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10. Will Lubricant Be Used? |
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A light oil or lotion may be used to permit
muscles to be worked on without causing excessive friction to the skin. The
lubricants used hydrate the skin and be readily absorbed. |
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11. What Will the Massage
Or Bodywork Feel Like? |
It depends on the techniques used. In a general
Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes that
will help to calm your nervous system and ease exterior muscle tension. As
your body unwinds, pressure will gradually be increased to relax and relieve
specific areas of muscular tension. You should communicate with your
practitioner immediately if
you feel any discomfort so that another approach may be taken. Massage and
bodywork are most effective when your body is not resisting. |
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12. Are There Different
Kinds Of Massage And Bodywork? |
There are numerous types of massage and
bodywork. Various techniques utilize different strokes, including basic
rubbing strokes, rocking movement, posture and movement reeducation,
application of pressure to specific points, and more.
Ask the practitioner about the methods she uses. |
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13. How Long Will The
Session Last? |
The average full-body massage or bodywork
session lasts approximately one hour. A half-hour appointment only allows
time for a partial massage session, for instance the neck and shoulders,
back, or legs and feet. Many people prefer a sixtyto-
ninety-minute session for optimal relaxation. Always allow relaxation time
prior to and after the session. Hot tubs, steam baths, and saunas can assist
in the relaxation process. |
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14. What Should I Do During
The Massage Or Bodywork Session? |
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Make yourself comfortable. The practitioner
will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the
session (such as lifting your arm). Many people just close their eyes and
completely relax. Others like to talk during their session. Feel free to ask
the practitioner questions about massage and bodywork in general or about
the particular technique you are receiving. |
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