5 Things to Do (or Not) Before a Massage

Some people view a massage as only a luxury or service to be enjoyed on special occasions. I hope that as you’ve read my blog posts, you recognize that therapeutic massage is a medical service. As such, there are five things to do—or not do—before your next massage to ensure you receive the best outcome.

You deserve a massage today!

One: Ensure you’re clean.

Whenever there’s skin-to-skin contact, make sure you’ve recently bathed. In other words, don’t show up just having worked out (and sweated profusely) or done yard work. Sure, your pores are open, but I use medical grade products and essential oils that are easily absorbed into your skin.  If your skin is dirty, you won’t receive all the benefits from your massage.

Two: Show up 5-10 minutes early.

I run a tight ship at Miracles Massage, which means between appointments, I have to strip all bedding and remake the room before my next appointment. If you arrive 5-10 before our scheduled start time, we can do a quick intake and have you on the table on time. My goal is to have you experience the very best massage of your life—and that goes for all my clients!

Three: Don’t eat 60 minutes before your appointment.

Every time you eat a meal, blood rushes to your small intestine, which then carries nutrients throughout your body. Massage encourages blood flood throughout your body, pushing it away from your body’s core, where your small intestine is located. That means your digestion process is interrupted. And no one wants that!

Four: Be considerate if you can’t keep your appointment.

Please don’t be a “no show” or a late cancellation! Not only is this problematic for me, but it’s also rude to my other clients. When cancellations or no-show behaviors habitually occur, it often means that you don’t value yourself enough to keep commitments to yourself. Yikes. Like most massage therapists, I do have a cancellation policy.

Be open and honest about health conditions and injuries.

As a massage therapist, I know a lot about body systems, including circulatory, nervous, digestive, and muscular. It’s imperative that I’m kept up-to-date on any health changes or injuries you have so that I can best serve you. My clinic is a “no judgment zone,” so please be upfront about what’s going on for you.

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