Slow Bear Massage

02/02/2025

02/02/2025

It's been a hot minute since I last posted. I'm working on creating a 30-40 minute seated Thai Yoga massage session for £10 a go. It is a fully clothed session, so no need to shower after or have sticky oily clothes. Check my website and booking page later for details.

I'm looking for a practice partner to get the more advanced flow right. Free sessions for those who volunteer. ☺️

30/09/2024

Thanks for reading the last few posts. There may be more!

What things do you wish your massage therapist did, or didn't, do?

30/09/2024

Discreet:
I will only ask you about details that help me understand what might be causing you discomfort. I might ask about your work, to understand whether that is contributing to your pain. Other than that, I will not be inquisitive.

30/09/2024

Pain:
If you experience pain, I will always stop, discuss what is causing the pain and adjust my approach to achieve the results you need without unnecessary discomfort.

30/09/2024

Oils:
I use only enough oil or massage wax to prevent skin burn and to provide sufficient glide for my hands and fingers. I will not slather you with lots of unnecessary scented oils. I do not offer aromatherapy.

30/09/2024

No up selling.
I provide only physical massage therapy. I will not sell you any advanced therapy, product, or device. I do not sell you any lifestyle or advise you on what you should do with your body outside limited muscle movement therapy.

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Anatomy and physiology focus:
I will always use what I know about your skeleton, muscles, nerves and blood system to provide a safe therapy. I will not massage randomly, in the wrong direction or in areas vulnerable to nerve or blood system damage.

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Sticking to what I know:
I will provide therapy and advice based on my training, professional development and research, in physical massage therapy
I will not tell you that you should do this yoga, or eat that food to fix your ailments.

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Methodical and thorough.
I will always work around your body, and symptoms, in a structured and thorough process. I will ensure that every area I focus on, like a muscle group such as a shoulder, has been carefully massaged so I don't need to come back to attend to something I missed.

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Consent:
I will always ask your permission to start the massage. I will always tell you what I am doing, intend to do, and what I am trying to achieve.