F.A.Q.

“Some is better than none it is said.” It varies from person to person and this will include some things as available time and funds. If you are just looking for some occasional relaxation, then a session every 3-6 weeks may be fine for you. However, if you are looking to address a specific condition or injury, then it is recommended to go more frequently. At first continual sessions for a couple of weeks maybe suggested and then slowly taper down to a maintenance schedule. The frequency of sessions should and will be discussed with your massage therapist after your treatment. This is done when he/she has a better hands-on understanding of your particular muscular or condition issues.

If you are receiving treatments to help heal injury or to address chronic pain, you typically need to receive weekly massages. Our massage therapist will guide you and discuss ongoing treatments after your session..

If possible, wear clothes that are easy to change into and out of. Remember also that the therapist will be using possibly be using products during the treatment. If you are concerned about oil, lotion or balm getting on your clothing, bring a change of clothes to go home in.

This is known as draping and Massage Wellbeing supplies a towel and we will insist on draping. Once you are undressed and, on the table, simply place the supplied towel over your body. The therapist will only uncover the part of your body being worked on only. The genitals (women and men) and breasts (women) will not be uncovered. If the therapist is going to work on a woman’s abdomen, a second towel or sheet will be used to cover the breasts. The main sheet or towel can be moved to expose the abdomen, however most people do not like there abdomen massaged.

During the massage, your massage therapist will use lotion, balm or oil to massage the area/s of your body. This will depend on the type of massage you have selected. The massage therapist may suggest during the session that a product or even a massage aid such as heat should be used. Most of the procedures or treatments will be discussed during the consultation at the beginning of your appointment

This is YOUR session. If something is not working for you – speak up! It’s OK! The most important thing to remember is that this treatment is all about you relaxing and enjoying the experience. On many occasions, people feel more relaxed starting off talking, and as the massage progresses, enter quiet states of relaxation and sometimes sleep. The important issue here is that there are times when you need to speak up also. Please let your massage therapist know if you are too warm or cold. Also immediately inform them if there is too much pain of discomfort. You can also let them know of any sore spots during the massage as well. Most times the therapist will feel the tight and sore spots, but letting them know is always a good thing.

Everybody will respond differently to massage especially the type of massage you have performed. If the Chi (Qi) energy and the meridian blockages are encouraged to move, dormant toxins may flow back into the body circulation system. These toxins should be eliminated via the normal channels. The organs used to eliminate toxins include the liver mainly, but also consist of the kidneys, lymphatic system and skin. If the bodies’ healing mechanisms are a little lethargic, or the recipient is particularly sensitive, then symptoms may occur. These for a short period of time may include light-headedness and headaches, lethargy and sleepiness. The majority of individuals will feel calm, relaxed and unwound after a treatment. Some experience a substantial decrease or freedom from long-term aches and pains. You may also feel a little slowed down for a short period and then notice an increase of energy. Then a heightened awareness can follow and increased productivity which can last for days. Depending on the type of massage and degree of tightness, people may experience a mild temporary aching for a day – much like a good workout at the gym. Sometimes a hot shower, or a soak in the bath using Epson Salts or other bath products can ease this soreness. We have a range of bath salts that would be of help. It seems also that those who tend to lead a healthier and cleaner lifestyle, have less reaction. People who eat poorly, do limited physical activity and lead a sedentary lifestyle will be more sensitive to this shift. It is important to remember that these physical and emotional reactions are temporary and that the body will balance itself soon after. Before and after your session a glass of water or ginger tea will be supplied. You should however increase your water intake even after you leave. Just a glass or two more than normal is usually enough but more is better than less. This helps keep your body’s tissues hydrated and healthy.

This is a very hard question and it’s hard to say. Every person is different and every condition is unique to each person. It may take one session or it may take several. You and your therapist will be able to discuss more specifically about this after your first session. This gives you and therapist a chance to evaluate your body’s tissues.

Sometimes this can possibly happen and unfortunately some men avoid massage for the fear of this. Some also have a massage but are unable to relax because of this fear. But there is no reason to be embarrassed as it is a natural occurrence. Men can get an erection during a non-sexual, therapeutic, full body massage. The touch and rubbing effect administered to any part of the body can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which can result in a partial or complete erection. A trained and educated professional massage therapist understands this, and it will not be an issue for him/her. However, if you are still concerned, we recommend wearing more fitted underwear (briefs or boxer briefs) which provide more support than traditional boxers. Note: Massage Wellbeing is strictly a non-sexual massage establishment. If the therapist feels that the session has turned sexual for the client, male or female, he/she may stop the session. The therapist will need to clarify the client’s intent, and may decide to end the session immediately.