Avoid having a heavy meal immediately
before your appointment.
Allow extra time so you don’t have to
rush to be ready for your session. Otherwise, it may take longer to reach
a relaxed state.
Be aware of your current condition so you
can report anything that needs attention. It’s important to explain what’s
going on health-wise, because this can affect your massage needs.
During your session
Share what’s going on. If you have a
tender spot or an injured area, bring it up. If you need more pressure or
a lighter touch, please say so. If everything is great, you can
lie back and relax.
Specify your preferences. Is
everything in the massage environment OK? Temperature? Lighting? Any other
distractions? Are you completely at ease? Do you like certain music?
Is the volume okay? More time spent on a certain area? If
there is anything you don’t understand, please ask so we can discuss it.
Let it all go and relax! One of the major
massage goals is to reduce tension and stress. Many of those aches and pains
that demand our attention are linked to stress.
Proper breathing helps you to relax and
quieten your mind. Slow, deep breathing (from the stomach will provide
your body with much-needed oxygen, whilst signalling your body to let go
of its tensions.
After your session
If you are having a sports or deep tissue
massage, you may experience some soreness during or after the
massage. However, you should feel better than ever within a day or two.
Drink plenty of water.
Massage releases waste products and toxins from your muscles. Increasing
your fluid intake lowers this toxicity and lessens the strain on filtering
organs.
Before your next session
Make your massage results last by
avoiding as much stress as possible and following any advice given.
Schedule your next appointment! When you
make massage a regular part of your life, you are helping your body to
maintain a better state of balance. In the long run, you stand to enjoy
much better health gains through consistent sessions.
Make note of anything that occurs between
sessions to bring up next time.
