12/08/2025
10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR MASSAGE EXPERIENCE (PART 2):
5 - TELL ME ALL THE THINGS - I don't mean TMI kinda stuff, I mean all the things about what brings you in today, likes and dislikes with oils, scents, pressure, particular massage techniques, whether you do or don't want music playing, whether you want to chat or prefer me to shut up, allergies, recent surgeries, past accidents and injuries, medications, etc. The more I know, the better I can look after you.
6 - GIVE FEEDBACK - Please don't suffer in silence. If you're too hot/cold, tell me! If I'm using too much or not enough pressure, tell me! If you want different music - tell me! You're not being annoying, you're not going to make me mad. Ask questions, chat, crack jokes, communicate!
7 - BREATHE - I know sometimes the little reflex to hold your breath kicks in, especially when I find a nasty little spot. But maintaining steady and calm breathing goes a long way to helping your body and muscles relax. A neat trick is when I find a nasty spot, take some slow, deep breaths. This can help trick your body into thinking it's not quite as bad, and help you relax a bit more. Don't feel embarrassed if I remind you to breathe during your treatment - I hold my breath during massages too!
8 - BE IN THE MOMENT - it's easy to let our minds wander, especially when we're stressing about something. Try to stay in the moment during your massage. Give yourself the grace - at least for the duration of your treatment - to not think about all the icky things, and focus on something you enjoy. If it helps, we can chat about books, good food, funny things our pets have done, silly reels we saw on FB or IG.
9 - BE HYDRATED - Dehydrated muscles are sore muscles! Don't guzzle 2L just before your appointment - there's nothing worse than having to get up mid-massage because you need to p*e haha! The day before and the day of, make sure you're adequately hydrated by drinking a glass of water every hour or so. Quickly go to the bathroom just before you head to your appointment, or just before I take you in, especially if you've booked a longer appointment time.
10 - BE REALISTIC WITH YOUR EXPECTATIONS - As much as I would love to be able to fix everything in one half-hour massage, that's just not how it works. The body likes to do things in its own time sometimes, too. A chronic lower back issue of 30 years is not going to magically go away with one appointment. Also, please try to be realistic with what we can get to in your appointment. Expecting a full body massage in 30 mins is also just not feasible, nor is 90 mins on just your calves.
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