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Tips for enjoying a massage
*Be receptive. Don't eat just before a massage session.
*Be on time. If you arrive in a frenzied, rushed state, it will take longer to relax.
*If you don't want to remove all your clothing, discuss it with the therapist.
Wear what you will be comfortable in that will allow the therapist to work on the
areas of your body that need it.
*Good communication is very important. Before the session, give accurate
health information and let the massage therapist know what you want from the massage.
During the massage session, Speak up if you have any feedback on the amount
of pressure, speed of movement, room temperature, music volume, or lighting.
*Some people like to talk during a massage session, while others remain silent.
In general you should do whatever you feel like, and the massage therapist will follow your lead.
*Breathing helps to facilitate relaxation. People often stop breathing when they feel
anxious or a sensitive area is massaged. If you realize this is happening, remind yourself to breath.
*Try not to "help" the therapist when receiving a massage (lifting your leg/arm). That actually
hinders the therapist.
*Try not to tighten up during the massage. Let your massage therapist know if this
is happening. They may need to adjust the massage technique being used. They may also
be able to help you relax the affected area.
*If you find your thoughts are racing during the massage, one way to be more "body-centered"
and to quiet the mind is to follow the hands of the massage therapist and focus on how the touch feels.
*If anything happens during the massage that you dislike or seems improper, you have the
right to ask the massage therapist to stop. If necessary, you also have the right to end the session.
The massage therapist can also end the session if there is anything that they deem improper.
*If you are dizzy or light headed after the massage, do not get off the table too fast.
*Drink extra water after a massage.
*Allow for some open, quiet time after your massage session if possible. Sometimes
one needs a little time to integrate or absorb the results of the massage session or needs some "re-entry" time.
*Remember, massage has its greatest benefits over time. The therapeutic effects of
massage are cumulative, so the more often a person gets a massage, the better he or she will
feel and the more quickly one’s body will respond. If you are getting massage to address chronic
muscular tension or recovery from a soft tissue injury, more than one session is usually needed,
so be prepared to schedule several sessions.