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What Should You Do During Your Massage ?

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This is your personal time to just RELAX! Time to close your eyes and immerse yourself into a state of quiet time.  Listen to the soothing music being played in the background.  Inhale all the aromatherapy  smells around you. The lights are dimmed and the massage strokes are taking you into a comfort state... let everything GO! Leave the stress behind and E N J O Y ! 😊 I never understand some people who  FEEL like they have to talk ALL the way through the massage 😲... you are paying good money to RELAX.  But hey it's YOUR time do what you like. I talk before your massage session to ask you questions.  This better prepares me to give you the best massage possible. It's not required for you to talk unless your in pain.  Or may be you want the pressure adjusted. Or maybe you have to pee ?😣  Please let your therapist know immediately... ! I have given up counting how many times clients hold it. I don't get it ? If you got to p...

Is It Ok For Your Massage Therapist To Text during Your Massage Session?

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Absolutely NOT! I have worked with Many Massage Therapists in my Massage Career.It amazes me at the stupid things they will DO during a #Professional Massage session. I've seen many "Bad Massage " habits in my time! The worst one I believe is "Texting " on their cellphone while massaging a client. Bad habits are developed overtime if you the client doesn't speak up! DON'T  let your Massage Therapist get away with it! You are paying good money to get a quality massage.  💰 You as the client must make this clear to the Therapist.  Tell them you don't approve of them texting while your getting your massage!  I seriously am appalled that The Massage Professional at times gets away with this. This is NOT ok! This is NOT standard practice! 😣 There are many things wrong with texting . The Massage Therapist should solely give you the client 100% attention!  It's completely unprofessional, disrespectful and selfish towards yo...

Do You Know What Muscle " Knots " Are?

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HAVE you ever had muscle knots in your body? They can be located in your neck or back.  They are tight fibers in your muscles that are unable to release. They are tender and painful. This pesky little nodules cause decreased blood flow to the areas. So lack of oxygen happens and build up of waste products. Sounds disgusting I know! 😣 NO wonder the pain doesn't go away by itself!  Muscle knots cause Pain! Tightness!  And Tenderness! Seems they are commonly caused by STRESS ! Are you stressed out? Emotional stress is the BIG one ! Did you know by exercising regularly you can combat the stress? These knotted things can be caused by sitting hours at a desk. Maybe you are overworking your muscles in the gym? Guys you know you do! 🏋️‍♂️ Now since you got these muscle knots how are you going to get rid of them? I'll tell you that Massage Therapy has got to be the most effective way . A trained Massage Therapist will get ...

"How's The Pressure Working For You ?"

This is a typical question most Licensed Massage Therapists should  ask while working on you. The Massage session is ALL about you so please feel free to speak your mind. There is no wrong answer. We want  to help give you the best possible massage.  It's up to you to voice your opinion . There are soo many massage styles and protocols today more than ever! Keep in mind that based on your answers to our questions... we as massage therapists  put together a game plan for your massage time. Be specific about your answers to our questions PLEASE! This is why we interview you before your massage to get a better idea of what will work for you. DON'T  be shy or scared. We can't help you fully  if you are.  We as Licensed Massage Therapists aren't  "mind readers ."  We can't access your situation unless you provide us key  information. We tailor your massage experience based out your answers.  We don't give you a "cookie cutter...

Have You Heard The Term " No Pain No Gain ?"

So do you REALLY  think it does mean No Pain No Gain? Ok you finally decided to exercise and tone up...lose some weight? Sound familiar? But if you go to fast to quickly and you have pain that is severe or been prolonged too long... STOP! 🚫 You are setting yourself up for gaining nothing!  There are so many ways to avoid injuries while working out . It's very important to listen to your body while working out . Don't push your body past it's limitations or you will set yourself up for intense pain and injury! Let's help you stay on the safe side and give you some tips to avoid workout injuries. 1. Warm up first. Warm up those muscles first. Did you know that muscles that are!warmed up first are less likely to tear? Stretch your muscles before working on. Even walk on the treadmill for 10 minutes to start off. 🚴‍♂ ️ 2. Cooling down after your workout . Walk on a treadmill for 10 minutes slow pace after and allow your heartbeat to slow down...

Massage Helps You Live A Healthier And Happier Life

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Let's face it we all today have a busy lifestyle.   We are always on the go trying to go and keep up with our family and friends. In time STRESS accumulates  in our lives. It can interfere with our lifestyle and create chaos. It can affect personal life as well as our workplace environment. If it isn't properly addressed... guess what? Fatigue settles in  . ðŸ˜£ Have you felt your life out of control? That heavy feeling that overtakes you and consumes you ? It will take it's toll on you for sure! Do you know that ONE of the most effective ways to be in control is Massage Therapy? There are numerous scientific studies out there proven to ease your mental and physical fatigue.  Are you aware? 🤔 Massage will ease all those tight muscles and tensions you feel. It will improve circulation in your body. It will provide you with an AMAZING  nights sleep! Your body will heal itself much faster because of regular massages. M...

Why Do You Need To Drink Water After A Massage?

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I always find it necessary to ask my clients how much water they drink. Most will say enough or alil.. does wine ? Alcohol and Beer count ?  Coffee ? NO! People will complain how much pain they are in. How their muscles are tight and ache. You know why my friends? It's because of the lack of water you drink! A person should drink about half their body weight in ounces daily.  So this means if you weigh 200 lbs then drink 100 ounces of water everyday. For sure if you are very active or it's a hot day drink more to keep hydrated. When a client lays on my massage table I can tell how dehydrated they are. I do a skin rolling thing with my fingers. If the muscle tissue is dehydrated it won't roll smoothly. Now imagine your muscle fibers thick as spaghetti. Your blood is thickened because of the lack of water you don't drink!  NOW your body toxins become trapped in your muscles.  Now you feel the pain and aches? EXACTLY!  You probably have headaches? When you h...