By definition, massage is "intentional and systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to enhance health and healing". Massage feels so good that it's easy to forget that it also does a lot of good for your body. It promotes relaxation, increases circulation, relaxes and stimulates muscles and helps to keep them flexible, helps to get rid of painful "knots", relieves nervous tension and anxiety, helps alleviate headaches and back pain. It works great as a part of healthy lifestyle and in combination with chiropractic and physical therapy.
Sometimes societal conditioning and predisposed understandings of massage cause people to equate touch or nudity with sex. Our massage and bodywork are strictly professional, therapeutic, and non-sexual.
Are there different kinds of massage or is it all the same?
There are a lot of different types of massage. Examples include: Swedish (Relaxation), Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Rolfing, CranioSacral TherapySM, Sports, Pre-Natal (Pregnancy) and Infant, Hot Stone, Myofascial Release, Polarity, Geriatric, Canine, Feline etc.
How often should I get a massage?
As a rule of thumb, a healthy person should get a massage about once a month. If you are experiencing tension and pain in your muscles, you may need to schedule several sessions a few days apart until your condition gets better.
What can I expect during a massage?
If this is your first massage you should arrive about 10 to 15 minutes early. The therapist will have you fill out a short form that will include questions about your health history, your occupation, and types of recreation you enjoy. All of this will give the therapist an idea of what kind of session you might need. All information will be kept confidential.
All massage sessions are in comfortable, private rooms. You will be shown to your room and left in privacy to undress to your level of comfort. Draping (a covering sheet) is used at all times and music is played to help you drift away into relaxation.
The therapist may use oils or lotions, with or without aromatherapy, and depending on what kind of massage session you require or request, heat or cold therapy may be used.
During the session, the therapist may ask about pressure. This is YOUR massage. If you want more or less pressure, do not be afraid to speak up. During a relaxation massage session, some people talk through the whole massage and some people sleep. It is different for different people. During a therapeutic massage, there may be a bit more verbal communication between therapist and client as more specific problems are being addressed.
Our sessions last for the scheduled time (usually 60 minutes). Undressing and dressing are not included in the time scheduled for massage. This means you are on the table for the full 60 minutes!
At the end of the massage, the therapist will leave the room and allow you time to get dressed in privacy once again. Barring unforeseen emergencies, we always try to allow plenty of time for you to get dressed and gather yourself before having to confront the world once again.
What can I expect after a massage?
After the massage session, you should feel relaxed and serene. If you have never had a massage or if it has been a long time since your last massage, you might feel a little dizzy after the session. This is a passing feeling. When you get a massage, toxins are released and need to be expelled from the body, so drinking plenty of water after the session is highly advised. Water means water, not tea, coffee, sodas or alcohol.
Because the body rids itself of toxins in many different ways, you may experience, dizziness, sinus drainage or a need to go to the bathroom during or after the massage. All of these are normal. As you learn to make massage a part of your health routine, dizziness is one of these that may lessen or disappear all together.
Some people may have an emotional release during or after massage. This is normal, but does not always occur.
If I am not feeling well, can a massage therapist diagnose what's wrong with me?
The answer is No. Massage therapists are not doctors. They can't diagnose illness or prescribe medication. However, they are trained to recognize signs of an illness and suggest that you see your physician. If you are feeling sick, have fever, nausea or sharp pain massage may not be a good idea. Please contact your doctor immediately.
Can a massage therapist give me a spinal adjustment?
No! Massage therapists are not trained in chiropractic adjustments. In fact, it is very dangerous if an untrained individual tries to "adjust" you.
Can anybody give massages or do you have to have a special degree and how do I tell if my therapist is qualified?
In the State of Texas, a licensed massage therapist must have completed a 300 hour supervised course and passed the state exam before practicing massage therapy. To check to see if your therapist is licensed by the State of Texas you can check this roster
Why is it important to select a certified therapist?
It protects you as a consumer. This guarantees that you receive your service from an individual who demonstrated a high level of skill and knowledge and meets state standards.
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