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What should I expect at my massage session?
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What should I expect at my massage session?
It’s important as the client that you know you are in charge of your session, and that you communicate with your therapist what you hope to gain from your session.  The body is more relaxed when the mind knows it’s in charge – and the more relaxed the body is, the better the opportunity for the therapist and client to get the best results.  We are here to serve you and facilitate the healing process.

How can I expect to feel after my massage?
Most often the response I receive is that the client feels more energy within a 24 hour span, with lasting effects when the client is brought to the maintenance level.   If the goal of your massage is relaxation and wellness, then after the massage that is how you should feel – relaxed and well. 

However, if you are having massage therapy, you should not judge how you feel after your first session. You may sell yourself short -  expecially with injuries it often takes several sessions for the body to regain its vigor. Remember, sometimes we are breaking up adhesions (commonly known as “knots”) and reeducating the muscles
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What should I do for myself after a massage?
You should drink plenty of water after your massage, and sometimes after a good healing session your body may be extra hungry. That’s okay, feed it -  the body is probably wanting nutirents to help aid in the healing process.

What if I'm sore after my massage?
If you come in for specific work, your body may be sore for a day or two – similar to that which follows a good workout – as the tissue realigns and heals after your session. Because each of our bodies heals differently, your therapist will judge how much is in your best interest to get done in the first massage session. This is why communication between therapist and client is key. Even while doing therapeutic work the therapist should stay within the client’s comfort zone, measuring with an “uncomfortability” scale of 1 to 10 - I ask my clients to never let me exceed a “3”.

To help with any post-massage soreness,  we suggest a 10-15 minute soak in a hot bath with 2 to 3 cups of epsom salts. It may be suggested the client use heat or ice after the session. My general rule of thumb is if an area is stagnant use heat, if the area has inflammation use ice.


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