F.A.Q

Anything comfortable.

You shall only be asked to remove clothing in the areas being massaged; underwear items shall ALWAYS remain ON.

Some people will drink lots of water to combat the dehydration feeling post massage.

Just remember that you shall be laying on your stomach for a period of time, & this may make you feel uncomfortable during your session.

Throughout the session you may be given simple instructions or your therapist may move a limb into a different position. But the main aim during a massage session is to let the massage therapist do all the work and for the client to relax.

During the session, you are welcome to chat, ask questions and or even go to sleep - whatever you prefer, to ensure you are comfortable and relaxed during the experience.

It is common that clients may feel a mild pinch or prick. Which over time is generally followed by a heavy, tingling, vibrating, or numbness around the needled area or radiating to other referring areas.

But generally due to the small size of the needles, treatments rarely cause any discomfort.

Throughout the session, we do our best to ensure you are comfortable and relaxed to the best of our ability.

Each person & their experience is unique.

You may feel extremely relaxed and rejuvenated initially; & it is also normal to feel an increase in energy later on.

Depending on the reason for receiving massage therapy, some people are relieved of muscle aches and pains, reduced muscle tension and increased range of motion.

You may also feel as though you feel lighter, are standing taller, have more energy and or feel more productive.
However some people shall feel heavier, tired, sleepy, lethargic & tender.

1 Drink plenty of water
- to rehydrate & flush once stagnant waste products (toxins, metabolic waste & lactic acids)

2 Go for a bit of a walk
- to help settle everything down, especially lower backs
- keep things moving - gently - includes stretching

3 Icing / Cooling
- assists healing process as well as pain reduction
- wrap ice pack in towel before applying to area to avoid 'ice burn'

4 Compression
- to assist your bodys natural lymphatic system to remove once stagnant waste products (toxins, metabolic waste & lactic acids)

5 Take it easy
- the 'good' blood & oxygen now easily flowing through your body - along with the once stagnant waste products (toxins, metabolic waste & lactic acids)
- all of these combined may make you feel tired, sleepy & drowsy

1 Alcohol
- will only further de-rehydrate you

2 Staying still
- your muscles may cease up & actual be more tender

3 Heating
- an injured area produces its own form of heat
- massage introduces heat
- by adding heat to an area post massage, may prolong recovery

4 Hot bath or shower 
- massages decrease our blood pressure (relaxation)
- combined with waste materials (toxins, metabolic waste & lactic acids) flowing through the body
- hot & humid environments can further decrease blood pressure levels
- increasing individuals potential of fainting
- no need to ice bath, but something more tepid / cooler that you would normally have is recommended

4 Being too active
- will not allow your body sufficient time to recover
- as you shall be tender afterwards

1 Urine
- more frequently
- as well as pungent (smelly) & colored (tea colored)
- are your bodys waste products (toxins / metabolic waste / lactic acids) being flushed out of your body

2 Tired / Sleepy / Drowsy / Lethargic
- caused by all of your bodys rejuvenated blood & oxygen flow
- combined with its once stagnant waste materials

3 Tenderness / Bruising
- some tenderness is normal & expected
- people on certain medications may also experience bruising
- icing is recommended to assist healing & reduce bruising