Your massage therapist will expect you to fill out a health questionnaire form which ask general questions before the treatment can commence, to establish what areas you would like us to focus on. Additionally, to ascertain if there are any conditions that require specific attention, in addition to determine the appropriate choice of massage for you.
It is important for your massage therapist to ask about your medical history to ensure that appropriate treatment can be given as well as a cautious approach in case of any medical conditions that may be affected due to massage. Medication like pain killers and muscle relaxants can dull a client’s perception of pain and pressure, this may affect the accuracy of pressure used during treatment.
With some exceptions, we generally ask you to remove all clothing except underwear. Your massage therapist will give you privacy to undress and any areas that are not being massaged at any time will be carefully draped with towels to maintain modesty and warmth. However, if you feel more comfortable keeping on more clothing, we can certainly work with you to accommodate such a request.
Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling relaxed people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity. The massage may unsettle your emotions too, which may make you feel different. It can also give more flexibility.
If you have had a deep tissue massage then you may experience some tenderness in the areas focused on. This is often compared to the discomfort one may experience after exercising. But this feeling will subside with time and you should feel less tension in those muscles and more relaxed.
The duration of the effects of a massage vary greatly from person to person depending on their physical and mental condition, daily activities, ability to relax and ability to heal. If you are receiving massage to help heal injury or to get rid of chronic pain, you usually need to receive weekly massage treatments, until you reach that goal. If you are receiving massage for prevention, health maintenance, or just to feel better, you have more choice in how often you receive massage. Weekly massage or regular massage can make a big difference in your overall health, tension levels and mental wellbeing.
Remedial Massage is strictly a professional holistic massage service and do not tolerate any sexual/inapropriate activity. Any misconduct of our services will be reported to the authorities.
- Make sure there’s enough space to accommodate the massage table, leaving enough space for the therapist to move around it – a 2x3m space is ideal.
- Put the heating on to warm up the area beforehand.