Question 1

What kind of benefits might I expect from regular massage?

Accepted Answer

There are innumerable benefits associated with regular massage. Some of these include an increased range of motion or helping to break up scar tissue. Better circulation throughout the limbs is often noticeable. Improvements in immune function as well as the lymphatic system are not as visible, but still worth noting. Sometimes people notice improved digestive health, as well as a sharpening of the senses: vision, hearing, even olfactory senses become more acute. However, decreased pain and tension is still the biggest benefit of receiving regular massage! Often people also note a reduction in stress or anxiety, as well as an overall sense of wellbeing, peace, and calm. 
When it comes to self-care, many of us could use improvement. Regular massage is high on the list for those who prioritize it, right along with diet, exercise, and good sleep. When we take good care of ourselves, we have more to offer others, including not only our loved ones, but also our employers! Some work culture organizations have even begun to add wellness programs into their benefits packages, so it might be worth inquiring your HR department to see what is available.

Question 2

Does massage help with stress management?

Accepted Answer

Short answer, Yes. One of the main joys of receiving massage therapy is for relaxation, and when we are relaxed, we tend to let go of stress more easily. Massage does relax tension from the muscles, but it also helps to regulate and relax the nervous system, which tends to overload due to chronic stress, leaving us in a continual state of fight or flight. 
If you'd like to further enhance your relaxation experience, it is helpful to focus on the breath during your session. By focusing on the breath, our minds begin to relax as well, sometimes causing a slight state of euphoria to occur. 
Relaxation is often the key ingredient to any healing journey. The more time we are able to spend in pure relaxation, the more our bodies intuitive healing wisdom kicks in.

Question 3

How frequently should I come in?

Accepted Answer

It depends entirely on what your specific needs are. Often, when people begin coming in for regular massage, they might have certain challenges that they are working through, such as chronic pain issues. In the beginning, it might require sessions to be more frequent in order to bring the body back to a baseline where a maintenance mode would be the next phase. In this case, I recommend less time but with more frequency, while the goal is to lengthen the duration between visits.
As people begin to notice changes, some of the first signs are that they don't get as sore after a session, and the effects seem to last longer. Once this happens, we can move into a maintenance program which works best with consistency. Once a month is an excellent timeframe, but I don't typically see the benefits start to drop away until six weeks between sessions. Also, everybody is different. Some people find three weeks is their sweet spot while others prefer longer periods of time in between. Your body will tell you what it likes best.

Question 4

Do I have to be naked?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 5

What if I can't comfortably lay on the massage table?

Accepted Answer

We can prop you up with pillows or we can do chair massage.

Question 6

What hours do you work?

Accepted Answer

Shannon works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. However, now that we have employees, we offer massage seven days per week!

Question 7

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Downtown Flagstaff.

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