(& how to make the most of it!)
Whether you are coming for your first massage at our North Boulder massage studio – Heavenly Embrace Wellness, or maybe you visit us once a week. These tips are great for anyone to help you prepare for a massage and really make the most of your experience.
This is a special time that you have set-aside just for yourself, and you deserve to make it as relaxing and meditative as possible. The treatment room is designed to help you relax and have a wonderful experience. Here are a few tips I have found useful as a massage therapist in helping people make the most of their experience with Heavenly Wellness.
1. Arrive On Time (most important point in the list of how to prepare for a massage!)
One of my goals is to help you relax. If you wake up late or rush out the door and drive like crazy to get here, it will be harder for you to relax. I would advise you to make sure you have plenty of time to arrive at your appointed time. By showing up on time or a couple of minutes early, you will not feel rushed or stressed. During the massage, I will able to help you reach a state of complete relaxation more quickly.
2. Comfort Level
You should be comfortable. As a massage therapist, I always drape the appropriate areas of your body while not being massaged, and your modesty is preserved. However, if you are not comfortable being completely naked, I would ask you to make sure to wear comfortable clothing that allows me to reach the places I need to reach easily.
3. Communication
To get the most of your massage, you need to communicate with me. You should let me know exactly what your needs are when you arrive. If you experience a problem during the massage from a cold room to a sore spot, I need to know right away to make you more comfortable.
4. Relaxing During Your Massage
If you want to chat with me during your treatment, go right ahead 🙂 I love hearing about my customer’s lives and family and I will answer questions. Your information is confidential and the clinic is a safe place. If you prefer not talking, you should not feel like you need to keep me entertained 😉
I will follow your lead. When you are having problems relaxing, I recommend you take a few deep breaths or attempt to follow my hands in your mind. If you find that the wheels in your mind are still going strong, you can always let me know, and I’ll guide you into deep relaxation.
5. After The Massage
Relaxation is one of the goals of the massage. When the session is over you should not try to get up off the table too quickly. I always recommend you take a few moments and rise slowly. After leaving, I think it is important for you to drink plenty of water throughout the day and expect some integration time. Sometimes some soreness arises for a few days, please don’t be alarmed…it’s a natural process, Get details on my blog “Why Do You Sometimes Feel Sore After Massage?“.
While there is no right way or wrong way to prepare for a massage, my hope is that you can make the most of your massage experience. Because taking time for self care is so important, we owe it to ourselves.
At Heavenly Embrace Massage and Wellness, we are dedicated to giving you the most beneficial and client centered services available. When you are ready to book your massage session or have any questions, please feel free to contact us or click the button below to schedule online.
Love and Light,
Liraz
Liraz Bergman-Turner is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master & Reflexologist. She is the owner of Heavenly Embrace Wellness, a massage and energy healing practice in Boulder, CO.
Liraz is the best massage therapist I have worked with. She combines expert knowledge of anatomy with her sensitive intuition. She takes time to talk with you to learn your specific needs and follows up on future visits. She adapts her approach based on your preferences. She has alleviated pain in several areas for me, and suggested exercises and stretches I can do at home to maintain the improvements. Her office setting and personality are serene and relaxing. I always leave feeling significantly better physically and spiritually. I highly recommend Liraz and Heavenly Embrace Wellness.
