Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will I have to completely undress to get my massage?
This depends entirely on your own comfort level. You will be completely covered by a sheet, and your massage therapist will uncover only the area being worked on. If you are more comfortable leaving your undergarments on, your therapist will work around them.
2. Certain spots really hurt when I am being worked on. Is this normal?
Certain massage styles tend to be more intense than others. Deep tissue massage for example may sometimes be uncomfortable. If you come across an area that is extremely sore, breathing deeply helps. Intense pain is not normal, and your therapist will never go beyond your comfort level. It is important to communicate with your therapist if something is too painful.
3. What if the pressure is too hard or not deep enough? How can I say something without hurting my massage therapist’s feelings?
Each person’s body is different, and responds to different things. Your therapist knows this, and won’t take anything personally. They want you to enjoy your massage, so if something doesn’t feel exactly right, speak up, and they will try and change things more to your liking.
4. Why do people say to drink water after getting a massage?
When you get a massage, the kneading motion releases many toxins from your muscles into the body. By drinking water, it helps flush these toxins out of your body. If you don’t drink water, you may end up feeling really sore, or even nauseated.
5. Is it okay to get a massage when I am pregnant?
When you are pregnant, it is important to clear everything with your doctor. Sometimes doctors do not recommend massage during the first trimester.
But once you have cleared it with your doctor, know that massage can be beneficial if you are expecting. Carrying a baby puts a great deal of pressure on the lower back. Getting a massage can help relieve some of that pressure. Massage can also help with the poor circulation some women experience in their legs.
6. It is uncomfortable for me to lie on my stomach. Is there any way I can still get a good massage?
Absolutely. It is important to find out why it is uncomfortable to lie on your stomach. Many times expectant mothers, people who are overweight, women with large breasts, and people who have had a recent surgery find it uncomfortable to lie on their stomach. In these cases, use of a special pillow that is placed on top of the standard massage table is helpful. The pillow has more cushioning, and most people find that they are quite comfortable lying on their stomach when they use it.
If, on the other hand, you are uncomfortable lying on your stomach because of breathing problems, or other issues, massage can still be done while you are lying on each side, and then on your back. The only drawback to this approach is that it may prevent your massage therapist from giving as deep of a massage as you would get if you were lying on your stomach.
The Healing Touch Mission :
To help people be more relaxed and have less pain through healing touch.
About Ritu Narayan
Ritu graduated from Massage School of Santa Monica in 1997. She gained professional experience at a fitness studio, a physical therapy office and finally at a chiropractic office where she worked for 1½ years as a massage therapist and ultrasound technician.
In 2002 she received her Massage Therapy License from Los Angeles County and and that is when she started The Healing Touch. Her specialties include Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy massage. Ritu is always interested in learning additional massage and healing techniques to stay up to date with the changing needs of our society.
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