Be Aware Health Massage Therapy

It depends on the techniques used. Many massage therapists use a form of Swedish massage, which is often a baseline for practitioners. In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes that will help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension. Often, a light oil or lotion is used to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. The oil also helps hydrate your skin. You should communicate immediately if you feel any discomfort so that another approach may be taken. Massage and bodywork are most effective when your body is not resisting.

You will be properly draped under a sheet at all times to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed.

Most massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, it is entirely up to you what you want to wear. You should undress to your level of comfort. You will be properly draped under a sheet during the entire session.

There are numerous Health Benefits. Experts estimate that upwards of 90 percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into: · Decreased anxiety. · Enhanced sleep quality. · Greater energy. · Improved concentration. · Increased circulation. · Reduced fatigue. Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits.

The act of tipping is a fascinating phenomenon. As consumers, we are trained over time to provide a tip for not only good service, but service in general, depending on the setting. We tip estheticians, hairstylists, taxi drivers, and wait staff—but not doctors, chiropractors, dry cleaners, or fast food staff. Ever been to a decent-size hotel in a city and need a cab? Have some singles ready. It seems like more and more places and professions appreciate and even encourage tips. What about massage therapy? Massage therapy lives in a few different worlds—health care, pampering, personal service, wellness. How do consumers know how to treat therapists, when the profession as a whole isn’t sure where it lands? Regarding tipping, massage falls in to the “it depends” column. You normally don’t see tipping in a medical setting and therefore we do not expect tips with Be Aware Health Massage Therapy. We rather have you coming again and again and be a regular part of your selfcare routine.