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Saint Paul massage therapy and bodywork frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of massage and bodywork?

By |2018-02-17T04:26:14+00:00February 17th, 2018||

Massage and bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, and reduce blood pressure. Massage and bodywork is also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense [...]

What will the massage or bodywork feel like?

By |2018-02-17T04:25:59+00:00February 17th, 2018||

A relaxing Swedish massage is often a baseline for clients. In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes that will help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension. [...]

How do I (politely) let a massage therapist know that what they’re doing doesn’t feel good?

By |2018-02-17T04:24:27+00:00February 17th, 2018||

Massage Therapists would rather their clients leave happy and satisfied than not, so if the therapist is doing something that is too intense or doesn’t feel effective, a good ‘that’s a little too much pressure’ or ‘that area is too sensitive to be worked on’ should help the therapist accomplish the results you desire.

What should I wear?

By |2018-02-17T04:22:27+00:00February 17th, 2018||

You can undress to your comfort level, and you will be draped for the entirety of the massage. Depending on your goals for the session sometimes a therapist will instruct you to leave certain articles on or request you to wear specific type of loose or yoga style clothing. If you request a lot of [...]

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