Your
massage or bodywork session will take place in a warm, comfortable,
quiet room. Generally, soft music will be played to help
you relax. But since music is very subjective, you may request
a particular style of music to listen to: Classical, Nature
Sounds, New Age, Jazz, etc. Although no two massages are
exactly alike; since the body is always in a state of flux
and what you may need/want to address in one session, may
not be relevant in another, you may request a certain technique
and/or modality.
Most massage and bodywork sessions are
traditionally performed with the client unclothed (the massage
practitioner leaves the room so you may undress in privacy);
however, you may decide what amount of clothing you prefer
to wear for your own comfort. Nonetheless, you will remain
properly draped during the massage session (i.e., underneath
a set of sheets and perhaps a blanket, too for extra warmth).
A typical full-body session will include
work on your back, arms, legs, head, neck and shoulders.
You will not be touched inappropriately (i.e., on or near
your genitals (male or female) or breasts (female). A light
oil and/or massage cream (with or without aromatherapy essential
oils) may be used to permit muscles to be worked on without
causing excessive friction to the skin. In a general Swedish
Massage, the session may start with broad flowing strokes
which will help calm the nervous system and relax exterior
muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure may
gradually be increased to relax specific areas and to relieve
muscular tension. You should communicate to the therapist
immediately if you feel any discomfort or pain.
I offer 35, 70 and 90-minute sessions.
Many people prefer the longer sessions for optimal relaxation.
Always allow relaxation time prior to and after the massage
session. Since toxins are released from your soft tissues
during a massage, it is recommended that you drink plenty
of pure water following your massage. After a massage, most
people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term
aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity.
After the initial period after an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness,
and greater productivity which can last for days.
[Note: the above was compiled by the
"ABMP - Associated Bodywork & Massage Profession - 1999"]
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