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Frequently
Asked Questions
- What
should I expect during
my first massage therapy
session?
- Where
will my massage session
take place?
- What
do I wear during the
massage?
- How
will a massage feel?
- Will
the massage oils used
make me break-out?
- Is
a massage always appropriate?
- What
do I do during a massage
therapy treatment?
- How
long will a massage
treatment last?
- How
will I feel after the
massage therapy treatment?
- Do
you offer “sensual
massage”, “erotic
massage”, “sexual
release”, “full
release”, “hand
release”, “rub
‘n’ tug”,
“light touch”,
or “happy ending
massage”?
Danielle will require you to fill out a health history form. Afterwards
she will begin by asking
you general questions
to establish what areas
you would like worked
on, if there are any conditions
needing to be addressed
and to determine if massage
is appropriate for you.
Danielle may perform certain
assessments and testing
to evaluate your condition,
and to see if you have
any presenting complaints.
Danielle will travel to your home, office or hotel room. It is
recommended your massage
or bodywork session take
place in a warm, comfortable
and quiet room. Soft music
may be played to help
you relax. You will lie
on a table especially
designed for your comfort,
which Danielle will provide
along with linens and
lotion.
Depending on the primary technique Danielle uses, you may or may
not need to undress. For
a full body massage most
people undress completely;
however, you may choose
to wear underwear. Danielle
will give you privacy
to undress and you will
be covered with a sheet
and blanket at all times,
except the area being
worked on.
It usually depends on
the techniques used. Danielle
will mainly use a combination
of Swedish and Deep Tissue
techniques. 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.
Danielle will use a light
lotion to allow your muscles
to be massaged without
causing excessive friction
to the skin. Do not hesitate
to ask questions or mention
if you feel any discomfort
so that she can use another
approach or technique
if necessary.
Danielle uses hypoallergenic, unscented massage lotion to avoid
any skin irritations.
However, if you have sensitivity
to certain types of lotions
or have any allergies
to nuts or scents, please
bring it to her attention
before the session so
she can bring the proper
supplies. You are also
always welcome to provide
your own lotion or oil
if you have a preference.
No, there are several medical conditions that would make massage
inappropriate. This is
why it is necessary that
you fill out the health
history forms before you
begin your session. Danielle
will ask general health
questions to rule out
if you have any contraindications
to massage. It is very
important that you inform
her of any other health
problems or medications
you are taking. If you
are under a doctor's care,
it is required that you
receive a written recommendation
and/or approval from your
doctor for massage prior
to any session.
No, there are several
medical conditions that
would make massage inappropriate.
This is why it is necessary
that you fill out the
health history forms before
you begin your session.
Danielle will ask general
health questions to rule
out if you have any contraindications
to massage. It is very
important that you inform
her of any other health
problems or medications
you are taking. If you
are under a doctor's care,
it is required that you
receive a written recommendation
and/or approval from your
doctor for massage prior
to any session.
The average full-body
massage treatment lasts
approximately one hour.
A half-hour appointment
only allows time for a
partial massage session,
such as neck and shoulders,
back or legs and feet.
Most clients prefer a
60 or 90-minute session
for optimal relaxation.
Most clients feel very
relaxed. Some experience
freedom from long-term
aches and pains developed
from tension or repetitive
activity. After an initial
period of feeling slowed
down, people often experience
increased energy, heightened
awareness, and greater
productivity which can
last for days. Since toxins
are released from your
soft tissues during a
massage, your muscles
become dehydrated and
it is recommended you
drink plenty of water
following your treatment.
A hot Epsom salt bath
is also encouraged because
it helps release excess
toxins that may have been
stirred up from the massage
treatment.
No. Please do not ask
Danielle for these services,
she provides solely professional,
therapeutic massage therapy
sessions.
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