Massage-bodywork therapy is a drug-free alternative
to relax and invigorate the body, soul, and mind. Remember receiving (and giving) massage-bodywork should be (is) ultimately
a positive experience for both the client and the massage practitioner. The goal is to stay present and be in the moment
of the experience (try not to fall asleep). Be open to all and any outcome. Touch (through massage-bodywork) allows
us to unwind and heal ourselves. Therefore, enjoy your first (next) massage-bodywork appointment!
What should the client expect from the massage-bodywork practitioner?
Also, review my personal code of ethics along with giving and receiving tips.
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Provide a safe, warm, ambiance with music, appropriate
lighting, and cleanliness.
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Professionalism and knowledge of human anatomy.
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Discussion of clear client/therapist boundaries.
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Clear verbal communications prior, during, and
after massage-bodywork appointment.
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Explanation of massage-bodywork modalities being
used in the session with specific benefits AND continuous connection with client.
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Draping of body (with a sheet and/or towel) will
be used on top of the body at all times. Only the body part being worked on will be exposed.
What to do AFTER any massage-bodywork session:
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Drink water and avoid other drinks (juices, alcohol,
coffee, tea, etc.).
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Take an Epsom Salts bath (start with ¼ cup and
increase to 4 cups).
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Gentle self-massage and/or stretching.
- Go to bed early to get an adequate amount of rest.
- Release emotions by writing your thoughts down in a journal,
listening to soothing music, reading inspirational materials (books, poems, magazines, etc.), drawing on a sketchpad, color,
and doing whatever to express yourself.
- Don’t worry about having different than normal emotional
reactions. It is normal to receive some type of emotional burst that you normally would not have, like anger, sadness, depression,
elatedness, etc.
- Write dreams and ideas down in a journal and have them interpreted.
- It is very possible that you will get some very animated, vivid
dreams and ideas. It could very well help you with your life path and the issues you are wrestling with presently.
What to do BEFORE any massage-bodywork session:
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Drink water throughout the day (about half of your
body weight in ounces) and avoid other drinks (juices, alcohol, coffee, tea, etc.).
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Arrive as clean and relaxed as possible.
Take an Epsom Salts bath.
- Be prepared to discuss your personal history covering topics
of surgeries/injuries, medications/conditions/sensitive areas that could affect the massage-bodywork session (i.e. diabetes,
heart/blood medications, being ticklish, etc.), allergies (especially to massage oil and fragrances), and state of pregnancy.
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Think about expectations/desired outcomes for the
session scheduled.
- Wear comfortable, loose clothes and socks.
- Arrive 5-10 minutes prior in order to be settled and ready
for the massage-bodywork appointment (to change in the appropriate clothes, use the rest room, etc.) .
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