Thursday, 26 February 2015

What You Should Expect Before the RMT Massage?

Most people receive massages in a place that is designated for massage. The environment vary, but the most common place are spa, wellness center and massage clinic. Today, massage is becoming increasingly common in other places like hospitals, rehabilitation clinics. 

Well, your visit to a massage therapist in a private practice can be amazing. The experience may be different in different environment. 

Before RMT Massage -  What to Expect?

First of all, make sure it is a good time for you to have a RMT Massage Concord. Reschedule you visit if you have a fever. As the massage can't affect the dosage needed. 

Take your time to arrive on time and relaxed. If you are in rush or stressed; it will take lot of time to get into relaxed state.



Check Your Health History

Generally, first appointments begin with an intake process, starting with health history. Generally it will ask about,

  • Medical Conditions
  • Areas of Concern
  • Your Level of Pain 
  • What make you feel better and What make it worst
  • Your Information and contact details

You will also likely to be asked to fill up the form with terms and conditions.

General Questions

The massage therapist will review your health history and ask some questions on it. As RMT Massage North York can affect multiple body system, so be honest with your therapist about your health.

You should also let the therapist know bot kind of drugs or medication you are taking because Hot Stone and Deep Tissue Massage can enhance or reduce the effect.  So, knowing your health history, allow therapist to determine if there are any reason you should avoid massage.

Let the therapist know the area of your body you would like to work on, if there are any area to avoid. Don't be afraid to discuss any concern you have. All information you give is confidential. Stans Massage Therapy gives you the comfort you are sicking for before the RMT Massage.

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Hot Stone and Deep Tissue – 2 Most Popular Types of Massage

Are you confused about which type of massage you should get? Is one massage modality more appropriate for your body today than another day? When many massage techniques include relaxation with soothing and gentle kneading, do you feel like you should be the one to decide which one is right for you? 

Rather than looking out each massage therapy and getting more confused on each, let's approach to two most popular types of massage therapy. Let's take a look;

Hot Stone Massage

A Hot Stone Massage compliment a classic massage in that the hot water heated stone help the muscles to relax and exposes the deep tissue. The stones are smooth and heated with the comfortable temperature that the massage therapist can manipulate into the right or stone muscles to help the clients relax. 

Hot and Smooth stones are placed on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy centers in the body. Hot Stone Massage is good for people who have muscle tension but prefer lighter massage. 

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage is designed to relive severe tension in the muscles and the connective tissue. Deep Tissue Massage Target the deeper tissues of muscles. The massage therapist uses slower strokes or friction technique across the gain of the muscles.  

This is generally recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, repetitive strain, postural problems or recovery from injury. People often feel sore for one to two days after deep tissue massage. Deep Tissue work varies greatly. 

Where to Get These Massage?

At Stans Massage Therapy, we specialize in Hot Stone and Deep Tissue Massage. We offer massage therapy in North York, Vaughan, Thornhill, Richmomd Hill and different area of Canada. To make an appointment text or call (647)887-1852