FAQs

What should I expect the first massage therapy visit?

We ask that you complete basic health history and informed consent forms prior to your massage. After reviewing your information with you, the therapist may perform certain assessments and testing to evaluate your condition, and to see if you have any presenting complaints. Your therapist will ask you general questions to establish what areas you would like worked on and those you would not, if there are any conditions that need to be addressed and to determine which techniques are most appropriate for you.

What should I wear during the massage?

Depending on the area addressed and primary technique your therapist uses , you may or may not need to undress. For a full body massage, most people either undress completely or choose to leave on undergarments. Your massage therapist will give you privacy to undress, and you will be covered with a sheet and/or blanket at all times except the area being worked on.

How will I feel after the massage therapy treatment? Will I be sore?

After a wellness massage, most people feel very relaxed. 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 soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following your massage.

When addressing specific issues, there is an increased likelihood of experiencing "kickback pain", similiar to a day after a vigorous workout. Our therapists abide by the "Superficial-Deep-Superficial" principle of massage: working the outermost layers of tissue and then progressively discovering deep-seated sources of pain and tension. This, in addition to your feedback, allows us to greatly minimize the kickback effect.

What are the benefits of massage and bodywork?

Massage therapy can do wonders! Depending on what is the focus of the session, massage can: relieve pain, reduce stress and tension, renew energy, increase flexibility and mobility, facilitate postural alignment, help heal wounds (physical, emotional, psychological), strengthen the immune system, improve circulation, help eliminate toxins, improve sports performance, enhance the benefits of other health care providers (eg. chiropractic, physical therapist, physician) and helps in the maintainence of health, vitality and wellbeing.