Massage etiquette

Here are the most common areas of massage etiquette that I feel should be addressed:

• Hygiene:  If you talk with massage therapists about the best and worst things a client can do, showering is almost always #1 on that list.  Having good hygiene can make you a pleasure to work with, and on the flip side having bad hygiene can make it a grueling session.  Before you go to your appointment just take a quick 5 minute shower and put ...

Ladies I’m sure if you’re reading this then you really want to prepare for the big day as best as you can. A pregnancy massage is one of the best tools that prepares your body for the rigors of childbirth, which in turn passes these benefits on to the baby. Just like other forms of massage a pregnancy massage comes with its own considerations and techniques that are specifically designed to treat some of the “side effects” of pregnancy.

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Shiatsu massage is a traditional Japanese massage technique that has its origins in eastern medicine. Its premise is to use the gentle touch of the palms and fingers to give release and comfort to those experiencing muscle tightness. It’s as much a spiritual massage as it is a physical one, with those trained in shiatsu borrowing from these two areas to come up with their own individualized style of Shiatsu. A full practitioner of eastern shiatsu may uses a very ...

Lymphatic massage is a relatively new technique that has received a lot of positive attention in the last few years. The reason this attention has been beneficial is that many breast cancer survivors often experience lasting issues with their lymphatic drainage and this specialized form of massage provides immediate relief. Similarly our senior citizens also benefit from a lymph massage if they’re experiencing these kinds of issues

Sorry, but what’s “lymph” and why does it need to be massaged?

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The benefits of massage can be felt and seen in those who receive one. Better mood, less muscle soreness and improved circulation are just some of the positive effects that one can experience after a nice soothing massage. Even medical literature, one of the most scrutinized types of publication, is positive regarding the use of massage therapy for a whole range of disorders. Let’s take a look at the numerous benefits of massage.

Mood Benefits of Massage

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Back massages are so good that the ancient Egyptians included them in their paintings and even the ancient Greeks wrote a manual on it (don’t believe me, Google it!). Nothing compares to a good back massage whether it’s after a long day at work or just to unwind on a tropical beach somewhere. I’m sure you have a basic idea about what a back massage is – but what makes a good back massage?

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So you’re thinking about getting a full body massage because everybody raves how good they feel. But what should you expect? How do you select the right person for your massage? How do I avoid being uncomfortable?

A great full body massage depends as much on your therapist as it does on you, so we’ll go through a few things to answer these common questions and concerns that most people have before getting a full body massage.

Sensual or Powerful Full Body ...