Massage therapy is a type of alternative medicine and is recognized as one of the oldest methods of healing, with references in medical texts nearly 4, years old. Hippocrates, known as the "father of medicine," referenced massage when he wrote, in the 4th century B.
In fact he had a Massage Therapist travel with him wherever he went. This ancient modality is still around because it works! Our professional therapists deliver results. Each massage is custom tailored to meet the client's specific needs. We work with you to identify the source of your pain and to aid in the body's ability to heal itself. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your first massage appointment to fill out paperwork.
Your massage therapist will then escort you to the massage room - a tranquil atmosphere, with calming music, relaxing scents and soft lighting.
Prior to your massage, you and your therapist will go over your paperwork and any areas of the body that you feel need attention and to focus on. After a brief discussion your therapist will leave the room so you may get undressed except in the case of a Thai Yoga massage, which is performed fully clothed. Undress to whatever level you feel comfortable - most clients choose to be completely nude - then lie down on the table and cover yourself with the sheet. Your therapist is an expert at draping techniques and will ensure you are properly covered at all times, only exposing the parts of your body he or she is working on in that moment.
During your massage it is important for you to feel relaxed. Remember to breathe normally and relax your muscles. Your therapist will check in with you to ask how you are doing, how the pressure is or with any instruction, such as moving positions or on breathing. You definitely do not need to wait until asked to give your therapist feedback. In fact, you are encouraged to check in with your therapist any time you need to during your session.
