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What To Expect On Your First Visit...

So you can rest easy, we want you to know what you can expect on your first visit with one of our Cincinnati massage professionals...

Getting Ready for Your Appointment

Massage is all about relaxing and enjoying yourself. If you think you will feel more comfortable bringing a friend, spouse or family member along, please feel free to do so. They may sit with you in the massage area, or wait just outside the door. Our only request is that they are quiet, and allow you the opportunity to completely focus on your needs and wants.

While you are driving to our office repeat to yourself that this is your chance to be 100% focused on what you want and need. Allow yourself to recognize all the things you have to do after your appointment, and then tell yourself that they will still be there when your massage is finished. You do not need to think about them at all during your massage.

Taking a Few Minutes to Get to Know Each Other

An extraordinary massage experience requires the participation of both the massage practitioner and the massage recipient. You are a unique individual, and we're looking forward to getting to know you, so we can tailor our service to best fit your needs. Your massage appointment will begin by spending about 10 minutes chatting with your massage practitioner. You can ask us any questions you may have, and we'll ask you about how you've been feeling, any areas you would like given the most attention, and any soreness or pain you've been experiencing. This time is built into your appointment and will not deduct from your actual massage.

After you've had a chance to chat, your massage practitioner will leave you in private to undress to your level of comfort. Some of our clients prefer to remove everything but their underwear and others choose to only remove their shoes. During the massage you will be completely covered by a sheet, with only the specific area being worked on uncovered. Both the massage room and the massage table are heated, and you are always welcome to request additional blankets, if you become chilled.

Learning to Relax

The first thing your massage practitioner will focus on is helping you relax. You can choose from soothing audio, guided meditation or complete silence. Most of our clients find that they achieve a deeper state of relaxation if they clear their head of all thoughts and simply focus on the feeling and sound of their breath. If you can't seem to turn off your brain and silence your thoughts, don't worry, it takes practice.

Communicating with Your Practitioner

During your massage, feel free to tell your massage practitioner if you would like the pressure to be increased or decreased. This is your time; you have a right to experience the massage exactly how you want to. You will NOT hurt the massage practitioner's feelings or offend them by saying "that's too soft" or "that's too hard". If they hit a spot that feels particularly good you can say "please stay there awhile" or in contrast, if they hit a sore spot, say "ouch that hurts" or "that spot is sore".

Just to be sure you're getting exactly what you want from your massage, your practitioner may ask you from time to time how it's going. Answer honestly; it's impossible to say the wrong thing.

After Your Massage

At the end of your massage, the practitioner will gently tell you that the massage is completed. They will then leave you in private to collect your thoughts, get up from the massage table and dress. Take your time. Let your mind and body slowly come back to the present. As you rise up from the table, stop several times and let your body and blood flow adjust. After being in a state of deep relaxation, it is completely normal to feel a bit woozy, lightheaded or spacey. As your body awakens you will find that you feel exceptionally calm and pleasant.

When your massage practitioner knocks on the door, let them know that you are ready for them to re-enter the room. They will provide you with a bottle of water, discuss with you how the massage went, ask how you're feeling now and give you some materials to help you retain your feeling of well being after you've left the office. You may choose to schedule your next visit with us at this time. Your massage practitioner is also available to work with you to design a relaxation plan that will help you stay calm and focused every minute of everyday.

For the rest of the day it is very important that you drink as much water as possible. Water helps your muscles stay flexible and loose and also helps cleanse your body of all the toxins that were released during your massage. Getting those toxins out of your body will not only help you feel better longer, but also helps your body fight illness and disease.

After your massage, an independent party requesting feedback about your massage experience may contact you. Your answers are strictly confidential and private. We are only provided an anonymous summary of your comments. Your feedback helps us continue to offer our clients the absolute best massage possible.

Relaxation Massage | What Can I Expect? | Table Massage FAQs