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 Massage therapy can be great for almost anyone!

Statisical facts include: 

1. Pain Relief. Ofcourse! Whether it’s chronic pain from an illness or cramps from excessive exercising, massage therapy is the key to relieving pain the holistic, noninvasive way. Depending on your health, level of pain tolerance and exercise routine, there are various types of techniques to trigger certain tissues to relieve various aches and pains. Massages provide pain relief through applied pressure, muscle relaxation and increased circulation. With regular massage therapy sessions muscle cramps and spasms, stiffness and body aches are either reduced or prevent altogether. 

2. Mood Improvement. Stress affects everyone in one way or another, but if you’re like one of the millions of people who deal with it every day, you’ve got to manage it. One of the best ways to relieve stress and keep stress-hormone levels in control is to get regular massages.  Immersed in serene relaxation, a full body massage has been known to bring your body and mind in a sleep state, allowing you to get a much needed power nap. Massage therapy also raises the body’s production and release of endorphins. These are stress and pain preventing hormones that enhance mood and boost immunity. Reducing your stress levels will do wonders for your current mental and physical health, while preventing potential diseases or stress-related conditions.

3. Increase Blood Circulation. Get your blood flowing and stimulate the lymphatic systems through regular massage therapy. While the massage therapist applies pressure, stimulates muscles and relieves pain, your circulatory system is hard at work pumping oxygen and nutrients into tissues and organs. Increased circulation improves blood flow, removes waste away from muscles and internal organs, lowers blood pressure and improves overall body function. 

4. Boosts Immunity
A strong immune system will help you fend off colds and fight infections fast. Unfortunately, poor nutrition, lack of sleep and stress have weakened our immune systems, making us more susceptible to illness. A tried-and-true way to boost your immunity is through massage. Massage therapy can increase your body’s natural ability to protect itself and keep you healthy when others are sick.Certain massages and techniques will improve the flow of lymph, a bodily fluid that fights infection and disease, as well as remove excess lymph through manual drainage.

5.Improves Posture and Flexibility
Regular massage therapy can do wonders for your posture and flexibility. Massage therapy loosens and relaxes muscles, which relieves pressure points and gives joints a greater range of motion. Once pressure points are relieved, the body can position itself properly and develop a natural posture that doesn’t cause pain.

6. Lowers Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a serious condition that could lead to heart attacks, kidney failures or strokes. There are several factors that cause high blood pressure, including stress, anxiety and anger as major contributors. One way to combat high blood pressure and prevent such conditions is through massage. Regular massages have been found to lower blood pressure, by reducing the stress-hormone levels that can cause onset depression, anxiety and anger. Being pain-and stress-free will greatly affect your blood pressure and allow you to relax your mind.

7. Relaxes Muscles and Mind
Considering the amount of stressors surrounding us every day, it’s sometimes impossible to allow our minds and bodies to relax and release. Massage therapy is one of the easiest ways to achieve this because it activates the body’s parasympathetic nervous  system that controls its ability to feel good. Massage therapy loosens and relaxes tense, overworked muscles by breaking up adhesions that cause discomfort. In addition to relaxing your body, massage therapy also calms a racing mind.

8. Rehabilitates Injuries
Physical therapy, occupational therapy and other forms of rehabilitation are important to the healing and recovery of injuries, but it doesn’t totally prevent experiencing pain or additional injuries. This is where massage therapy fits in as a supplement to standard rehab. Massage therapy will help increase circulation, relax muscles, increase flexibility and posture and reduce recovery time, while easing stress that may be intensified from painful injuries.

9. Flushes Bodily Toxins
Massage therapy plays an important role in clearing toxins from your body. Regular massages can flush out lactic acid build-up in muscles, promote sinus drainage, loosen mucus in the lungs and break up scar tissue. Flushing out toxins and clearing the normal byproducts of muscle metabolism can result in reduced fatigue, improved stamina and accelerated healing of muscle tears or injuries.

10. Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
Massage can help regulate blood sugar levels of those with or without diabetes. Through various techniques and modalities, blood sugar levels are reduced to allow for greater mobility and elasticity in the body. In addition to regulated blood sugar levels, massage therapy also reduces anxiety and depression in children with diabetes.

If you have the following below please do not consider a massage or  WITHOUT TALKING and CONSENT from your health care provider: 

 Infectious Skin Diseases and Conditions, Fever, Unmedicated High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, severe Hemophilia, surgery, Deep Vein Thrombosis, active cancer,  undiagnosed tumor, intoxication

ANY other concerns please inform your therapist BEFORE your session. 

1. Stay Hydrated

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

• Helps flush metabolic waste released during massage.

2. Stretch Daily

• Gentle stretching keeps muscles flexible and reduces tension buildup.

• Recommended: neck rolls, shoulder stretches, hamstring stretch, chest opener.

3. Heat Therapy

• Use a warm compress or heating pad for tight muscles.

• Encourages circulation and reduces stiffness.

4. Cold Therapy

• Ice helps calm sore or inflamed areas.

• Best for acute soreness, recent injuries, or swelling.

5. Gentle Movement

• Light walking or slow yoga prevents stiffness.

• Avoid high-intensity workouts right after a massage.

6. Mindful Breathing

• Reduces stress and helps maintain the relaxation achieved in your session.

7. Improve Your Sleep Routine

• Massage improves sleep—build on it with a regular bedtime, dim lights, and calming habits.

8. Ergonomics

• Adjust workspace (chair height, screen level, lumbar support).

• Helps prevent neck, shoulder, and low-back pain.

9. Self-Massage Tips

• Use a tennis ball or foam roller for daily tension release.

1. Drink Water

Flushes out toxins and rehydrates muscles.

2. Take It Easy

• Avoid heavy exercise for 12–24 hours.

• Body may feel loose, tired, or sore—totally normal.

3. Allow Your Body to Rest

A nap or early bedtime helps your nervous system reset.

4. Expect Mild Soreness

Especially after deep tissue work.

• Warm bath

• Light stretching

• Hydration
  can help.

5. Avoid Alcohol

Slows recovery and contributes to dehydration after massage.

6. Eat Light

Your body is in relaxation mode—heavy meals can cause sluggishness.

7. Warm Epsom Salt Bath

Reduces muscle soreness and boosts relaxation (avoid if pregnant or hypertensive unless approved).

8. Continue to Breathe Slowly

Helps maintain lowered cortisol and keeps your system calm.

9. Watch for Reactions

Common and normal:

• Sleepiness

• Headache

• Emotional release

• Increased urination

Notify your therapist if anything feels unusual.

10. Schedule Consistent Sessions

Clients see the best results when massages are regular:

• Every 2–4 weeks (wellness)

• Weekly (injury recovery or chronic tension)

Deep Tissue Aftercare

• Hydrate

• Heat + gentle stretching

• Avoid heavy lifting for 24 hours

Lymphatic Drainage Aftercare

• Increase water

• Light walking helps lymph flow

• Expect increased urination

• Avoid alcohol & high sodium foods

Prenatal Massage Aftercare

• Drink water

• Rest

• Change positions slowly

• Watch for swelling, headaches, or dizziness (report if present)

Hot Stone / Relaxation Massage Aftercare

• Stay warm

• Drink warm tea

• Avoid stressful activities

1. Before Your Appointment

• Arrive 5–10 minutes early to fill out an intake form and discuss your goals.

• You’ll go over any pain areas, injuries, or preferences (pressure level, stretches, aromatherapy, etc.)

• You’ll be shown to the treatment room and given privacy to get comfortable on the table.

• Undress to your comfort level — you are professionally draped at all times.

2. During Your Session

• Your therapist will check in about pressure and comfort.

• You can talk or stay quiet—either is completely okay.

• Professional draping ensures only the area being worked on is uncovered.

• Expect:

  • Relaxing music

  • Warm linens

  • Optional aromatherapy

  • Focused work on your tension areas

• If anything feels too intense or not enough, you can ask for adjustments at any time.

3. After the Massage

• Your therapist will step out so you can get up slowly and re-dress.

• You’ll receive personalized post-care instructions, such as:

  • Drink water

  • Light stretching

  • Avoid strenuous exercise

  • What soreness to expect

• If needed, your therapist may suggest a plan for follow-up sessions.

4. How You May Feel After

Most clients report:

• Deep relaxation

• Improved flexibility

• Decreased tension

• Sleepiness or increased energy

• Mild soreness (normal after deep tissue)

5. Safety & Comfort

Your comfort is the priority.

• You are always fully covered, except the area being worked on.

• You may ask to:

  • Change pressure

  • Adjust the music / Play your own

  • Add or remove heat

  • Stop or pause for any reason