Provided within this section are some questions that we frequently receive from our clients concerning massage. If your question is not answered here please contact us via email or by calling our office at (713) 721.2501.

1. What is massage?
2. What are some of the benefits of massage?
3. What can I expect at my first massage?
4. Is there pain associated with a massage?
5. What should I do while I am getting a massage?
6. How will I feel after a massage?

1. What is massage?
Massage is the manual (use of hands) or mechanical (use of machines or apparatus) manipulation of a part of the body by rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, slapping, and like movements for the purpose of improving circulation of the blood, relaxation of muscles, and other benefits to body systems.

2. What are some of the benefits of massage?
Physically and psychologically a massage:
• Relaxes muscles and relieves muscle spasm
• Reduces tension that can cause headaches or other aches and pains
• Enhances circulation and speeds the removal of metabolic by-products and toxins, allowing oxygen and nutrients to reach tissues
• Increases joint flexibility and range of motion
• Increases awareness of the mind-body connection
• Fulfills the emotional need for touch

You will then be asked to remove any jewelry and disrobe to your level of comfort. Your therapist will instruct you as to how to lie on the table and will leave the room while you do so. You will cover your body with a sheet and relax until your therapists returns from washing her hands.

You will be draped with the sheet at all times and only the area being worked on will be exposed. A choice of music is provided to enhance the mood of relaxation.

4. Is there pain associated with a massage?
A therapeutic massage should not hurt. If too much pressure is being applied, you can ask your therapist to adjust it to a touch more relaxing.

5. What should I do while I am getting a massage?
You can talk to the therapist but it is more restful for you if you are relatively quiet during your massage, allowing your mind as well as your body to relax.

After the initial “floating” feeling, you will begin to feel energized and lighter, almost hollow. Movements will be with ease and offer more flexibility. It is also normal to feel some tenderness in areas that were extremely tight prior to massage. Don’t worry it will subside very quickly.

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