Where will my session take place?
What will a massage feel like?
Are there different kinds of massage?
What should I do during a session?
What are the benefits of massage?
Are there any medical conditions that would make massage inadvisable?
What can someone expect during a Energy Therapy session?
What is the typical response after receiving Energy Therapy?
Where will my session take place?
Your session will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to help you relax. You will lie on a table designed for your comfort.
What will a massage feel like?
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. Often, a lotion is used to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. The lotion also helps hydrate your skin. You should communicate immediately if you feel any discomfort so that another approach may be taken. Massage and bodywork are most effective when your body is not resisting.
Are there different kinds of massage?
There are numerous types of massage; various techniques utilize different strokes, including basic rubbing strokes, rocking movement, posture and movement re-education, application of pressure to specific points, and more. We can discuss which methods may be most appropriate for you.
What should I do during a session?
Prior to the session, feel free to ask the practitioner any questions about the technique or the upcoming session. During the session, make yourself comfortable. The practitioner will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the session (such as lifting your arm). Many people just close their eyes and completely relax, communicating if/when they need more or less pressure, another blanket, or anything else relevant to the session. If you have any questions regarding the session or about the particular technique you are receiving, feel free to ask.
What are the benefits of massage?
Massage 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 of well-being.
Are there any medical conditions that would make massage inadvisable?
Yes. It is imperative that, before you begin your session, the practitioner asks general health questions. It is very important that you inform the practitioner of any health problems or medications you are taking. If you are under a doctor's care, it is strongly advised that you receive a written recommendation for massage or energy work prior to any session. Depending on the condition, approval from your doctor may be required.
What can someone expect during a Energy Therapy session?
After an assessment, you will be guided through meditation techniques that teach you how to consciously shift your attention. With intention, I use gentle hand placement—either on or above your fully clothed or covered body—to help clear and balance your energetic field. This may include light touch or sweeping hand motions above you.
What is the typical response after receiving Energy Therapy?
Responses vary. Some clients may feel nothing, while others describe sensations of moving energy, tingling, warmth, deep relaxation, or feelings of being supported and nurtured. Some may see colors or visions, experience an emotional release such as tears, or gain insight into specific areas of their lives. In some cases, illness may be processed more quickly as it moves through the system and is released.
