 |
FAQ
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is the process of manual manipulation of soft tissues to
treat injuries and to preserve health. Massage therapy includes assessment,
treatment, prevention, rehabilitation and maintenance of the whole person.
What is seated massage?
A seated massage is massage technique adapted to work the muscles through
the clothes without the use of oils or lotions while sitting in a specially
designed chair. People find it comfortable, convenient and easy to fit in
to a busy schedule.
- Is given by a
professional massage therapist
- Uses a massage
chair designed for comfort and support.
- Lasts anywhere
from 10 - 60 minutes
- Uses no oil and
takes place while you are fully clothed
- Covers areas such
as the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands, etc.
- Leaves you feeling
relaxed and refreshed
Why
bring massage therapy to the workplace?
Bring massage therapy to the workplace to:
- Relieve stress
- Enhance employee
moral
- Increase productivity
- Show staff you
care
Massage therapy feels good, but is it good for me?
Yes! Studies show that massage therapy lowers blood pressure and boosts
the immune system. Massage Therapy does not have to hurt to work. The therapist
is trained to work to be effective and within your tolerance.
Benefits of therapeutic massage include:
- Relief of pain
from muscle tension
- Prevention and
improvement of fitness related and other injuries
- An improved attitude
and alert mind
- Increased range
of motion
I
am presently under a chiropractor's care - is it wise for me to have a massage?
It is widely acknowledged that massage therapy can compliment chiropractic
programs.
Benefits can include:
- Faster and more
complete recovery of injuries and/or misalignment
- Less discomfort
during chiropractic adjustments
- Chiropractic adjustments
can last longer when they are in conjunction with massage
How does the Registered Massage Therapist know
what I need?
The RMT has received
training in a variety of techniques, ranging from relaxation to rehabilitation.
This is where you as the client can trust that the RMT will use their
training and skills to carefully listen to you. What you say is very important
in determining what the therapist will use for techniques.
Why do the Registered Massage Therapists ask "how's
the pressure?" Shouldn't they already know?
People have varying tolerance to pressure, so there isn't an effective
one-pressure-fits-all approach. It may seem at times that your RMT can
read your mind, but since they do not a have a direct connection to your
nervous system they really rely on your feedback. HINT: If it feels uncomfortable,
painful or too light, it is! Let the therapist know so he or she can adjust
your treatment accordingly.
What areas can be covered with seated massage?
- Scalp
- Neck
- Shoulders
- Arms
- Hands
- Back
- Gluteal area
I
have heard of many kinds of massage. What type(s) does Massage Garage
do?
After a complete
consultation with a client, we combine techniques such as trigger point,
accupressure,
cross fiber friction, Swedish and more to best suit their individual needs and goals.
Seated and table massage are available.
How often should I receive massage?
This depends on your goals. If you are seeking massage therapy to
maintain health, or to make minor "repairs," many clients find that a
weekly twenty-minute tune-up is perfect. Other people find that a monthly
thirty-minute maintenance is ideal.
If you are at the other end of the spectrum and you have suffered a soft
tissue injury, a series of 10 to 12 half hour sessions focusing on rehabilitation
techniques is recommended. Initially, we usually recommend that you start
off with 3 - 4 sessions a week , which lessen in frequency as you respond
to treatment. If you were to come only once a month it would take longer
to regain maximum function. After you have sufficiently recovered from
your injury, we recommend that you come for preventative maintenance.
Does my health care plan cover the cost of a
massage?
It might. More than 80% of extended health care policies cover massage
therapy. Call your health care representative for details.
Back to top
|
