F.A.Q.
I've never had a massage before. What should I expect?
First the massage therapist will ask you to fill out a client intake form with questions to learn about your previous health history.
For most people, massage is completely safe. However, professionally trained massage therapists want to ensure that your medical needs and restrictions are honored so that you can enjoy the best massage possible. If you�ve had surgery or specific medical conditions, it's important for the massage therapist to consult with your physician first to ensure your safety and to provide the most therapeutic effect.
The massage therapist will then meet with you to discuss areas that are particularly tense or areas that need special attention. They will also ask what areas to avoid and other preferences and goals you may have in your massage therapy treatment.
Is my privacy respected?
Yes, by all means. The massage therapist will leave the room to wash their hands and allow you privacy to unclothe, lie on the massage table, and drape a sheet over your body.
Most people leave undergarments on. (Ladies usually remove their bras also for the best back massage.) However, the massage therapist will work within your specific comfort range and can provide a very therapeutic massage even on a fully clothed individual. You are draped with a sheet at all times during the massage. (For men, this means constant draping around the pelvic area; and for women, draping around the pelvis and chest). This is required by law. The massage therapist practices ethical, legitimate massage and honors the guidelines established by the state of Wisconsin. We knock and ask if you are ready. We ensure that you're comfortable and then begin the massage.
What happens during a massage?
During a massage, the therapist uses dim lighting, relaxing music, and sometimes aromatherapy (candles or scented oil). If a particular body part is sore, she will apply hot or cold compresses as appropriate. And your job is...to relax. Please tell the massage therapist anything that feels particularly good, or on the other hand, anything that causes discomfort. Sometimes contracted muscle is very painful to even the slightest touch, and it's important to work within your comfort range for the best results. Try it. I'm sure you will enjoy it!
More Questions?
If you have any further questions about therapeutic massage, please do not hesitate to contact us at 414-272-0502 or email at [email protected]. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in therapeutic massage!
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