"Let's be both aware and prepared". ~ "Why rush a good thing?".
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| It's a good idea to arrive a few minutes early for your first appointment, because the massage therapist will ask you a few questions before the massage begins - what your specific needs and concerns are, what your medical history involves, your current physical condition and stress level, and if you are experiencing any specific areas of discomfort or pain. At this time and during the massage, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about massage. This can take just a minute or two, or 15, depending on your situation...This time occurs in addition to your actual massage treatment and is included in your session fee. You're not just tendons and muscles...there's a person inside too. Massage effects your whole self. |
| Sometimes clients who are new to Essential Massage, are surprised when they are asked to provide their medical history (which we call the Client Intake Form). Obtaining your medical history is a meaningful part of preparing for your first session. To simplify this process, Essential Massage has made the "Client Intake Form" available on essentialmassage.net, so you can complete it online. Your personal medical information is kept confidential (username and password protected). Without exception, every client completes and submits their own Client Intake Form before receiving Essential Massage. |
| When your Client Intake Form arrives, the massage therapist will see if there are any medical conditions that contraindicate receiving massage therapy (either locally or systemically). Your medical history is a constellation that is uniquely yours and is assessed with that in mind. If a questionable condition exists, you will be asked to provide a Recommendation for Massage Therapy Treatment from your physician. Essential Massage will provide you the necessary form and contact you to schedule your session once the recommendation has been received. Knowing that a medical condition exists which indicates massage therapy is also helpful because it signals the massage therapist to utilize specific medical massage techniques during your session. This preparedness has proven to be well worth the initial extra few minutes of effort and it will work for you too. |
| "Essential Massage is not about a Menu of Services... You deserve more than A la carte". |
| The information you provide will help your massage therapist determine what techniques to utilize and how to structure your session. Again, the session is structured especially for you. Essential Massage focuses on your specific condition at the time of each session. Even if this is your 10th session, things change and we change with you. A complete and accurate medical history, along with updates about changes are so important, because they not only help your massage therapist provide specific treatment, but also help monitor the effectiveness of specific massage techniques for you. Naturally, our intent is to "do no harm", "be thorough", and "clear the way for relaxation, wellbeing and joy". Communication is key to providing and receiving quality care. Expect the Essential Massage therapist to listen with her heart & mind, to hear your concerns and respond with personalized and adaptive massage therapy treatment. |
