As you know if you've received a massage from me, I will usually ask you if you have a musical preference. Classical, nature sounds, woo-woo music, golden oldies, etc. I've got a nice selection and most of it is orchestrated to encourage quiet and relaxation because, duh, I'm a massage therapist.
Today a client asked if I had anything by the Beatles. I did and that's what we listened to during the massage.
You don't have to limit yourself to "relaxing" music if you'd really rather hear something more upbeat. I've got lots of other music as well. AC/DC to Zoot Suit Riot, I can accommodate some variety in your preferences.
One day many years ago a client walked in and heard me listening to Terry Gross' NPR program "Fresh Air". When I went to turn off the radio she said "no, I like Terry Gross too" so we listened to a Fresh Air interview during her session.
Yes, you can ask for that. I only ask you to be honest with yourself about whether it's good for your massage experience. If it's right for you -- and not too distracting for me -- it's all fair game.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014
What Do You Want From Your Massage?
At the beginning of many of my sessions I ask "what can massage do for you today?" This seems to flummox people sometimes.
My profession has worked hard to change the image of massage from "that fluffy treat you give yourself but only on vacation at a spa" to "something that can improve a lot of pain and discomfort every day". That's good. But in the process we may have forgotten the value of a "relaxation" massage.
I've had several sessions in the last few weeks that were all about "relaxation" and they made a huge difference for the client. When you are experiencing stress, anger, frustration, panic, etc. it can be difficult to eat, think straight, sleep, interact with people, or even (sometimes) think well of yourself. Those are all serious issues.
What the world calls "relaxation" I call "turning down the volume on your nervous system". A good "relaxation" massage can do wonders to help you get back to center, calmness, and clear-headed-ness. We all need that, desperately.
This can be a tough town for stress. Many people are struggling to juggle, manage, and cope and their nervous systems (and the rest of their body) are straining under the load. When that's what's got you in my office, you don't need to come up with things that "hurt". You can simply say "I need to relax". I will give you the best relaxation / quiet the nervous system / bring you back to yourself session I can. And you'll feel heaps better for it afterwards.
Relaxation. It's not just for vacation any more.
My profession has worked hard to change the image of massage from "that fluffy treat you give yourself but only on vacation at a spa" to "something that can improve a lot of pain and discomfort every day". That's good. But in the process we may have forgotten the value of a "relaxation" massage.
I've had several sessions in the last few weeks that were all about "relaxation" and they made a huge difference for the client. When you are experiencing stress, anger, frustration, panic, etc. it can be difficult to eat, think straight, sleep, interact with people, or even (sometimes) think well of yourself. Those are all serious issues.
What the world calls "relaxation" I call "turning down the volume on your nervous system". A good "relaxation" massage can do wonders to help you get back to center, calmness, and clear-headed-ness. We all need that, desperately.
This can be a tough town for stress. Many people are struggling to juggle, manage, and cope and their nervous systems (and the rest of their body) are straining under the load. When that's what's got you in my office, you don't need to come up with things that "hurt". You can simply say "I need to relax". I will give you the best relaxation / quiet the nervous system / bring you back to yourself session I can. And you'll feel heaps better for it afterwards.
Relaxation. It's not just for vacation any more.
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