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SO IT’S YOUR FIRST MASSAGE?
(WHAT TO EXPECT?)
by Kathleen Strickler, Licensed Massage Therapist
While in massage school (National Massage Therapy Institute), I was taught many interesting and useful things like the muscles of the human body, the different systems of the body (urinary, nervous systems, etc., etc.,), areas where pressure should not be applied (contraindicated) how to properly drape a client while on the table etc. It was working with the pubic in practice, however, that I learned how to ‘tune in’ to a client’s body’s needs.
When you are on the massage table, you may at first feel self conscious as you only have a few items of cloth over your body (sheet, blanket and underpants). But under a licensed massage therapist’s care, you can be assured that you are always comfortably covered and treated with care. If, at any time, anything were to feel uncomfortable, you should express this and adjustments will be made. Whether it is heat, pressure or area of focus, a professional massage therapist is dedicated to ‘bring to the table’ a service that will enhance your state of well-being!
After reviewing an intake form filled out by the client including health concerns and goals, the client and the massage therapist discuss areas of concern and goals for your session. This can span from general relaxation to relieve tired/sore muscles and much more. Personally and especially if it is a client’s first massage, I invite them to “do more of nothing they have ever done in their life.” In this mindset the client can just ALLOW the process to happen. Not only are you ‘in good hands’ (no, this is not Allstate) with a professional licensed massage therapist, you are in “excellent hands”. With 15 years’ experience, I have never had a dissatisfied client! My goal is to help you feel better.
When a therapeutic plan is in place, and after being provided a few minutes to prepare and lay comfortably on a heated massage table under both a sheet and a blanket (with proper support for face and legs), I usually start with my client positioned face down and I with the client’s back. The back will first be undraped, massage cream applied and then the back massaged. The back will then be re-draped and the legs massaged (First one leg and then the other). After the legs the client is asked to turn over while the drape is held in place for you. Then the neck/shoulders and arms, are addressed. Each area is undraped then re-draped before moving on to the next area.
People often question the difference between massage modalities: most commonly in question is the difference between Deep Tissue massage and Swedish Massage. This can vary from therapist to therapist, but I will summarize here my view of each modality.
Swedish massage is a slow-paced massage with wider, longer strokes aimed more at calming, soothing and relaxing in a general way. Pressure can vary depending on client preference but generally Swedish Massage uses a light to moderate pressure.
Deep Tissue Massage, on the other hand, applies moderate to deep pressure to troubled areas. The pace may be quicker compared to Swedish, but may vary depending what each area of the client’s body needs and how much time is scheduled. You may be asked to “breathe into the move” as the pressure is applied. Also, the client may relax just as much with deep tissue as you would with Swedish. This really can vary, client to client, as preferences and tolerances indicate. One note here: the client should not be in severe pain prior to and while receiving a Deep Tissue Massage! The client should always speak up if something is uncomfortable for them! Some clients may be nervous thinking Deep Tissue Massage is going to be painful (either they had a bad experience or just think “that’s the way it is supposed to be”) but that is not true! If the pressure is causing pain, the massage will not be therapeutic. The correct amout of pressure is the key!
To talk or not to talk During a massage? Unless you have a question or concern that arises massage is best performed in a quiet room with soft music playing. This allows the client to “Zone Out” which is more conducive to relaxation and allowing the body and mind to heal and revitalize. A client may assume that the massage therapist bored and wishes to chat and will strike up a conversation. This is unnecessary so just relax and enjoy. People are sometime nervous their massage and may want to ask some questions, which is fine. But to truly reap the benefits of a good massage, quiet, in my opinion, is the way to go!
Personally, I recommend massage at least once a month for routine maintenance of homeostasis (balance of health), and more often for more intense issues that may have existed for a while or that have developed. Remember, your health is an ongoing process just like maintaining your car. Take care of your body and it will serve you well.
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Therapist specializing in counseling, and therapeutic Hypnosis, A sought after motivational speaker and teacher he instructs hypnotherapy & advanced hypnotherapy at Bucks County Community College as well as at nationwide events.
He is also certified by The International Association of Counselors and Therapists, the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association, the National Guild of Hypnotists, National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists and other prominent organizations.
● Philip Holder was nominated for the Hypnosis Hall of Fame in 2000, 2001 and for 2003.
● He received the Hypnosis Hall of Fame’s prestigious Barton John Dutton award in 2001.
● He also received the award for “Outstanding Clinical Contributions” from NATH in 2002.
● In 2003 Dr. Holder was honored with the “Therapist Of The Year” award by the International
Association of Counselors and Therapists.
● Awarded the International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association “Presidents Award” 2009
● 2013 Awarded International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association “Life Fellow In Hypnotherapy”
He is an instructor of hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and meditation and offers regular certification courses. He is a college professor and teaches hypnotherapy, advanced hypnotherapy and instructor level hypnotherapy at Bucks County College.
Dr. Holder is a lecturer and published author. He has appeared in many prominent magazines, on television, on talk radio, and is featured in a number of instructional video DVDs and on audio CDs. His book “Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy – The Power of the Subconscious Mind” has consistently retained a Five Star rating on Amazon.com and is used by both therapists and trainers as a source of information on hypnotherapy.
Over the years, thousands have benefited from Dr. Holder’s services. He regularly travels teaching seminars and workshops. As well, people travel from around the world to utilize his services and to study from him. He conducts workshops within various public school systems and for private educational facilities.
Dr. Holder is also one of the world’s most highly respected Shaolin Kung Fu and meditation masters. He has certification in acupressure and other holistic modalities, and experience as a personal fitness trainer/consultant. His background gives him a unique ability to address the union of body and mind like few others. He may be contacted at (215) 493-1204 or by email at messages@bodysmartwellness.com. For additional information on Wing Chun Kung Fu please visit the North American Wing Chun Association web page at www.wingchuncenter.com
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