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 Welcome To Margie's Therapeutic Touch...
Massage Frequently Asked Questions:
I've heard that massage will help some medical conditions. Is that true?
Yes, it is. There are many medical conditions that therapeutic massage can help.
Do I have to get completely undressed?
We recommend to wear whatever clothing/undergarments are comfortable for you. Any licensed massage therapist is able to administer massage to someone who is fully clothed to fully undressed. You will find that many LMTs prefer to use either towel or sheet draping anyway. It is my personal policy to ALWAYS use sheet draping. I will move the sheet back with the client's permission as I work on specific regions of the body.
Why do I have to drink water after a massage?
During your massage, the therapist is releasing toxins from your muscles while lengthening them. These toxins flow into your lymphatic system. By drinking water immediately after a massage, you are helping your lymphatic system flush the toxins out of your body. If you do not, they will continue to move about and re-attach themselves in another part of the body.
How often should I have a massage?
Technically, you can have a massage every day, as long as you do not have any contraindications to massage. If you are able to get a massage on a monthly basis, you will be providing your body with a great preventative maintenance service. If you are able to get a massage on a weekly basis, you will notice a tremendous difference in the way your body looks and feels.
How much does an hour of massage cost?
An "hour" of massage can range from $35 to nearly $200 per hour. When you are comparing massage pricing, you need to take the following items into account:
How much time are you actually spending on the table being massaged?
Normally, massages are 45-50 minutes in length when scheduled on the hour in most settings. This gives you time to get on/off the table within the hour. However, you will receive a full 60 minutes of hands on time at the Massage Place.
What is the QUALITY of the massage?
You get what you pay for keep that in mind. Unfortunately, you will not know the quality of a massage until you are on the table. We strive to communicate with you throughout the massage so if you need adjustments made to make you more comfortable, we can accommodate you. Usually, most complaints in general seem to come from the therapist not paying enough attention to the effects on the client. We make you our top priority throughout your entire session.
What is the skill and knowledge of the therapist performing the massage?
Don't be afraid to ask where the LMT attended school.
In what setting are you receiving the massage?
Establishments that have various services (hair, nails, tanning, etc.) will generally charge less for massages because they employ newly licensed therapists. Day spas and massage offices usually focus on massage services and hire skilled therapists. Resorts or full spa setting normally will charge the highest amount for a massage due to the overhead of their facilities, their locations, and other amenities they offer with the massage.
I've heard people say they were sore or in pain after their massage. Is this normal?
Soreness may occur depending on several things. If the individual has never had a massage, the tissue is not used to being manipulated. If the pressure used was deep enough, soreness will occur. If the tissue had an injury and was manipulated, soreness may occur. If the massage therapist didn't check with the client during the massage and used too much pressure, the client will become sore. It is very important that you communicate with your therapist while you are on the table, letting him/her know how you are feeling during the massage. You should not be uncomfortable at any time, unless you are receiving therapy for an injury or specific condition.
What if I don't want to listen to music? Do you talk a lot?
The important thing to remember is that YOU are in charge of your massage. The LMT administering the massage therapy should follow your specifications. In your own environment, or one that can be controlled by the LMT, your requests for music should be honored. A good therapist will talk only if the client wishes to do so. Each client is different and finds their relaxation through different means. The LMT should again follow your lead in this area.
Do you use lotion or oil?
Both. I find that the majority of my clients do not like oil because it is greasy and leaves a residue on the skin and clothing. To accommodate each and everyone of our clients I end the session with hot towels, to remove excess oil from the back, arms, hands and legs. I always have other oil and lotion in the event a client requests something different. You may.
How long will I feel good afterward?
This depends on the individual. Depending on what medical conditions you have, what kind of shape your body, muscles and tissue are in, and how much water you normally drink, you will have different results. Some people will be sore immediately after their massage, but will feel tremendous relief the following day. Others will feel relief immediately and soreness later, while the remaining will never be sore at all.
What is the atmosphere?
The atmosphere varies by location. If you are receiving massage at your doctor or chiropractor's office, it is usually clinical and sterile. If you are visiting a massage office or day spa, the atmosphere is most likely calm, quiet and stress free with aromatherapy, soft music and pleasant surroundings. If you have an LMT come to your home, then it can be difficult to relax with the phone ringing, kids or spouse interrupting, etc. unless you have created a place that blocks those items out while you are receiving your massage.
What is the difference between a masseuse and a massage therapist?
The word masseuse is derived from the French word massa, which means "to shampoo". It was first used hundreds of years ago when there were Greek "bath houses". In recent times, the term has been associated with the "massage parlor" trade, where inappropriate and illegal behavior was found to be happening. To separate these meanings from what we truly do as licensed health care practitioners, we now use the term massage therapist, to indicate that we are educated and licensed professionals in our field. So if your therapist appears slightly offended and corrects you, don't feel bad! It's an educational process!
How should I prepare myself?
Avoid eating a large meal prior to therapy and drink plenty of water afterwards. Give yourself time for self-care after your session. You may want to have some quiet time to rest or take a nice hot bath.
Is the tip or gratuity included in the cost of the session?
No, but it is gladly accepted separately!
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" Hi Margie,
Thanks again for taking me on short notice yesterday, I was able to sleep fine last night and feel much more improved today! What a difference!
See you next month! "
—Katrina R
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Tell Me About Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is fundamentally a preventative,
corrective and rehabilitative process of natural, drug-free health care.
It is a hands-on process, quite literally, to manipulate and physically
aid the body's muscles and soft tissue in recovery. With the skill and
experience of registered massage therapists, your specific injury,
dysfunction, or stress-related condition are positively affected by
massage therapy.
What Happens During A Massage Treatment?
During a treatment, your massage therapist will use
stretching, therapeutic techniques, and massage therapy while working
with you to achieve balance and improve your life. A healthy lifestyle
is also encouraged.
Massage therapists assess and correct many imbalances and dysfunctions
within the body's soft tissues where injuries, stress, and other
ailments are stored. Each individual has unique needs, and each
treatment will be somewhat different based on each body's response to
treatment, however, the process remains the same.
Massage therapy promotes overall well-being, including that associated
with loss or emotional stress.
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