1. Your NEW Montra: "YESSS! I'm worth it!"
Many women find that time isn't the major factor stopping them from visiting their therapist for massage on a regular schedule. It's sad to say, but many of us are so accustomed to putting the needs of our family, friends, others in front of our own, that we don't realize just how necessary it is to schedule the "me time".
Having been said before, it bears repeating again: you cannot take care of your friends and family unless you take care of yourself. You can't adequately address the needs of others, if you are stressed out, distracted by the effects of loss of sleep or suffering from chronic pain.
Know that when you are feeling overwhelmed or depleted, that a good massage session will help to energize and revitalize you entire body, mind and spirit, opening you up to be ready to tackle the challenges of everyday life.
2. Get into the Club
At 'Massage with Style' there are many options, that allow you to prepay for your regular sessions. Many people will shy away from this type of commitment, but consider it an investment in your health.
Generally, signing up for a membership allows you to enjoy massage at a discounted rate. Then all you need to do is login to Schedulicity.com and make that appointment at your convenience.
3. The right soul-therapist
When looking for that special therapist it is quite the same as finding a doctor and the perfect babysitter. Learn to share what is going on when you come in for a Massage appointment. There are several techniques and modalities out there. One mobalitiy will not always be right for every need.
Besides the many varieties of massage, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Prenatal, Hot Stone Sports and Medical, there are other practices that complement that of massage. Some of these practices are Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Reiki, to name a few of which are offered at 'Massage with Style'.
Massage with Style is a valuable part of your health maintenance plan. During your session we will be able to determine where stress and anxiety are manifesting in your body and will create the right plan to address your specific needs.
Letting the therapist become familiar with your aches and pains also with help she to make appropriate recommendations if, for example, you are experiencing a condition which is out of their realm of expertise.
4. Watch your progress
Once you have gotten yourself into that regular practice of getting that weekly, bi-weekly or monthly massage, you will be able to see the progress that is a result of regular massage sessions. People that visit the massage therapist only once or twice a year will have difficulty seeing the results because they are not on a regular program and they can't see the difference from one session to the next.
Massage therapist are required to keep detailed SOAP notes, which document findings after each session. These notes will allow the therapist to accurately check on areas of concern, therefore, making the session more tailored to your needs appropriately. This is especially helpful when dealing with chronic pain.
5. The dip after
With massage you feel relaxed and rejuvenated, but often may complain of feeling sore and tired afterwards. This soreness can at times feel like the day after an intense workout. The soreness is because your muscles were pushed just a bit beyond their everyday routine. This soreness should not last longer than a day or two.
Ways to minimize this soreness is easy. Help rehydrate your muscles and flush the toxins by drinking lots of water in the following days after your massage.
Take it easy after you massage and let your body embrace the benefits, you will be more comfortable when you return the following month.
