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Is your body talking to you? LISTEN!
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Massage dilates or opens up the blood vessels, improving circulation.
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Massage acts as a cleanser, pushing along lymph and hastening
the elimination of wastes and toxins.
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Massage relaxes muscle spasms and relieves tension.
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Massage promotes faster healing of injured muscle tissue.
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Massage revitalizes and energizes you.
Minimize the effects of stress
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Massage can help you become more aware of your daily stress level.
It can also help you to recognize what true relaxation feels like, so you can more easily recreate it for yourself before
stress becomes damaging and chronic. Some of the symptoms stress is exhibited by are: anxiety, headaches, sleep
disorders, digestive problems, loss of productivity, neck aches, nervousness, irritability, increased blood pressure and breathing
rate, poor circulation, chronic muscle spasms, and chronic fatigue.
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Massage techniques may trigger many relaxation responses:
breathe more deeply, ease muscle tension, and slow down to our body's normal pace for everyday living. Receiving massage
on a regular basis has proven to be beneficial in the reduction of stress.
- There are many types of massage, techniques and strokes. Each therapist creates
their own style and movement. Massage should not be painful. If the pressure or the technique of a particular stroke is discomforting
to you, please communicate with your therapist immediately, so a different approach may be taken.
- Massage is most effective when your body is resting.
Length of the massage session
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- Mankato’s Healing Touch offers 15, 30, 45, 60, and 90 minute massage
sessions. The average full-body session lasts approximately one hour and will include work on your head, neck, shoulders,
arms, hands, back, legs, and feet.
- A thirty minute session might include work in a more specific problem area
or an area where you are currently holding stress and tension.
- Any massage session may be "tailored" to fit you needs and help you get the
best results.
- Before your massage begins, you will be asked to fill out a health questionnaire.
- It is important that your therapist is aware of any conditions requiring
attention.
- Before each session, always keep your therapist updated of any changes in
your health.
- Massage is usually performed with the client unclothed; however, it is recommended
that you undress to your own comfort level.
- You will be covered at all times with a sheet or blanket. Only the
area being worked on by the therapist will be uncovered.
- Make yourself as comfortable as possible. Close your eyes and concentrate
on taking deep breaths. This will help you relax.
- Feel free to ask your therapist questions you may have during the massage.
Keep communication open, as this will help to ensure you get the most out of your massage.
- If you are in a car accident or have a job-related injury covered by worker’s
compensation, insurance may cover massage.
- Massage provided as part of a prescribed treatment by a Chiropractor or Physician
is often covered. It is best to check with your insurance company to see exactly under what circumstances it is covered.
- If you have any questions, feel free to speak with one of the therapists.
- Let your employees receive the benefits of therapeutic massage. We are available to
help educate employees on the benefit of massage and how to receive relief from stress.
- Employees may soon find themselves feeling better and more productive for
the business.
- Gift Certificates are a great gift for holiday bonuses or just to say
thank you to your employees.
- If you are interested in having a group presentation about massage or corporate
rates on gift certificates, speak with one of the therapists.
- Care of your body should be at the top of your priority list.
- You will feel and look better if you take the necessary steps regarding health
and nutrition.
- Stress relief alone can improve your vitality and state of mind.
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