- Drink plenty of water - there’s an old saying in the theater, “Pee Clear and Often.” This will allow your body to be completely hydrated and will accept the work more easily. Of course, if you have a doctor’s instructions to limit your water intake, please heed those. Otherwise, lots of water.
- For the day before the massage, please avoid caffeine and alcohol. These both act as diuretics and we want you nice and hydrated.
- A small meal about two hours before the appointment is a good idea, but please do not arrive hungry or full. Hunger is a distraction and fullness will be uncomfortable during certain portions of the session.
- As immediately before you come over, take as long and as hot a shower as you can. This will warm your body up nicely and help start the relaxation process.
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Make yourself comfortable. I will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the session (such as lifting your arm). Many people just close their eyes and completely relax. Others like to talk during their session. Feel free to ask questions about massage and bodywork in general or about the particular technique you are receiving.
If you do not talk, I will not talk, except as talking is necessary for the session.
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Sphere: Related ContentMost massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, you may decide what amount of clothing to wear for your own comfort. You will be draped during the session. During a Shiatsu or Thai Massage session, you will wear loose, comfortable clothing.
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There are more than 150 variations of massage, bodywork and somatic therapy techniques. Many practitioners utilize an integration of techniques.
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