Tips for getting the most out of your massage

Do not eat just before a massage session

Be on time

Give the massage therapist accurate health information

Good communication is very important. Before the session let your massage therapist know what
your needs are. During the session, report any discomfort whether it is from the massage or due to any distractions related to the environment, e.g. room temperature, music volume, and lighting.
Give feedback to your therapist, e.g. amount of pressure, speed of movement.

Don’t be afraid to discuss any apprehensions or concerns. It is important that you be comfortable. Your massage therapist is a professional dedicated to do his/her best to help your feel at ease.

Breathing helps to facilitate relaxation. People often stop or limit their breathing when they feel anxious or a sensitive area is massaged. If you realize you are doing this, remember to breathe.

Tightening up your muscles during the massage is counterproductive. If you are able to, relax those muscles. Let your massage therapist know this is happening. They may need to adjust the technique being used.

If anything is happening during the massage that you dislike, you have the right to ask the massage therapist to stop. If necessary, you also have the right to end the session.

If you are dizzy or light headed after the massage, do not get off the table, sit first, then slowly proceed to a standing position.

DRINK EXTRA WATER AFTER A MASSAGE

Massage has its greatest benefits over time. The therapeutic benefits effects are cumulative, so the more often a person get a massage, the better they will feel. From one session to the next, relaxation deepens as the chronic patterns of stress in the body are affected and released. These changes are readily felt day-to-day life as well.

For your first visit to Breaktime Massge we ask that you fill out the new client form. You may email it directly back to us or you may print it out and bring it with you. download the form
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