"Dream no small dreams for they have no power to
move the hearts of men."
--Goethe
What
to Expect From a Massage Session
Your
massage will take place in a comfortable atmosphere with
relaxing music and on a padded table - warmed in winter by an electric blanket. You should expect a peaceful,
relaxing experience.
This page deals with some of the details of a massage session.
Initial consultation
Undressing and Draping
Massage oil used
Pain or discomfort
Duration
Frequency
Not a Sexual Service
After a comprehensive client information sheet has been filled out (click here to view it), the first appointment generally begins with Sharon asking
what prompted you to get a massage, your current physical condition,
medical history, lifestyle, stress level, and painful areas. Sharon may
ask you about your health goals and what you hope the massage will do
to help you achieve those goals.
For a full-body relaxation massage you will be asked to remove
clothing to your level of comfort (almost always with underwear on,
unless access to the gluteal muscles is limited by underwear).
Undressing takes place in private, and a clean white sheet is provided for
draping.
Sharon will un-drape only the part of your body being
massaged, ensuring that your modesty is respected at all times.
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Lubricants such as
cold-pressed almond oil or beeswax-based
massage wax (some with essential oils) are used. Different clients have
different preferences, but both lubricants are absorbed by the skin
well and you should not feel oily afterwards. You're welcome to use the sheet to wipe off any excess, should you feel the need.
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Sharon will set up a pressure scale at the beginning of the
massage to ensure she is working at a comfortable level for you.
Depending on the type of bodywork performed, clients can
experience pain from time to time. There can be tender spots for those
suffering severe or prolonged muscle tension or OOS. Please do not
hesitate to let Sharon know during the massage if you are experiencing
any pain.
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A session can be anywhere from 30-90 minutes long, depending
on the needs of the client.
An initial session would involve taking the client history and
a discussion regarding injuries, surgeries, tenderness, medical
conditions, etc. The massage would follow. A minimum of an hour,
including discussion, is advisable for the first session for a new client – longer if the massage alone is to
be an hour long.
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For general, preventative maintenance of your body, a 30-60
minute massage every two to three weeks would be the ideal frequency.
In cases of specific problems or dysfunction, more often is
recommended, until an appropriate outcome is achieved.
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Please note that Sharon provides massage and body therapies as
a healing art and not a sexual service. Any illicit or sexually
suggestive remarks or advances will result in the immediate termination
of the session.
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