Potential Benefits of a Massage at our Clinic

Generally we can view the reasons and potential benefits of massage on 3 levels:

Physiological, Psychological and Emotional.

 Potential Physiological benefits:  

• stimulate blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system , improving the elimination of waste throughout the body
• relieves accumulated tension and restores flexibility to tight, sore muscles and improves muscle tone
• stimulates or calms nervous system depending what is required by the client it can be either relaxing and reassuring, providing comfort or refreshing and rejuvenating , boosting energy.
• improves posture by enhancing one's own awareness of the body
• slows and regulates respiration, promoting deeper and easier breathing
• increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissue
• relieves cramps and muscle spasms and reduces pain and swellings by stimulation the release of endorphins (the body's natural painkiller) into the brain and nervous system
• fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments by preventing and reducing excessive scar tissue
• stretches connective tissue and increases tissue metabolism
• increases joint mobility and range of motion
• lowers blood pressure and reduces heart rate
• increases red blood cell count
• stimulates immune system and strengthens resistance to disease
• improves skin tone by removing dead cells and improving circulation
• enables body to withstand fatigue
• increases physical stress tolerance
• body become less prone to injury
• increases physical confidence
• lengthen compressed joints
• improve flow of nutrients to soft tissues and joints
• regenerates tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles.

Potential Psychological benefits:

•  reduces mental stress and promotes better sleep
•  induces mental relaxation and calms temper
•  fosters peace of mind
•  provides a relaxed state of mental alertness
•  improves concentration
•  enhance capacity for calm thinking and creativity
•  improves ability to monitor stress and respond appropriately
•  enables a person to make peace between their ambitions and limitations

reduces anxiety provides a soothing and comforting alternative to verbal therapeutic techniques, such as counselling generates confidence and feeling of well being enhances self-image and self-worth satisfies the need for caring and nourishing touch reduces sense of isolation increases awareness of mind-body connection.

There are so many more potential benefits of massage and if you've never had a massage before, now is definitely the time to get one

Remember prevention is better than cure. Once you show signs of improvement we will continue to work with you to keep harmony and balance already achieved. A regular treatment, depending on your timetable, may stop future stress accumulating.

We encourage you to have regular treatments to prevent illness and maintain a state of well being.

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What a Typical Massage Therapy Session is Like

A typical massage therapy session is between 30 and 90 minutes. Your massage will begin with a brief consultation and review of symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle.

You will be asked to undress (many people keep their underwear on) while the massage therapist is out of the room, and lie face down under a sheet on a padded massage table.

The massage therapist will knock on the door to make sure you are ready. The massage therapist re-enters the room and will then adjust the face rest and pillows to ensure that you are comfortable and properly positioned. Tell the massage therapist if you are too warm or cold.

The massage therapist uses a light oil or lotion on the skin and begins the massage. A full body massage usually begins on the back and then moves down to the legs. You will then be asked to turn over so you are face up. The massage continues on your arms, legs, neck, and abdomen.

You are underneath the sheet at all times, and only the part of the body being treated at any one time is uncovered.

After the massage, the massage therapist leaves the room so you can get changed.

Take your time getting up. If you sit or stand too quickly you may feel lightheaded or dizzy.

Will Massage Therapy Hurt?

Massage therapy shouldn't hurt. Occasionally there is mild aching when the massage therapist applies pressure over "knots" and other areas of muscle tension. If the pressure is too strong or light for you, let the massage therapist know.

How Will I Feel After a Massage?

Most people feel calm and relaxed after a treatment. Occasionally, people experience mild temporary aching for a day.

Precautions

Massage therapy is not recommended for certain people:

• People with infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
• Immediately after surgery
• Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctorPeople prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage
• Pregnant women should check with their doctor first if they are considering getting a massage. Massage in pregnant women should be done by massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage.

Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.

Additional Massage Tips

• Don't eat a heavy meal before the massage.
• If it's your first time at the clinic, arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.