FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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  1. I wouldn't feel comfortable getting naked ... ?
  2. I'm too busy to spend time on a luxury ... ?
  3. I had a massage before and the therapist worked too deeply, I was really sore afterward ... ?
  4. I've lived with pain and restriction for so long, it's just the way I am ... ?
  5. I wouldn't feel comfortable with a male therapist ... ?
  6. What type of people get massage ... ?
  7. What are the benefits of massage ... ?
  8. What training do massage therapist receive ... ?
  9.  ... ?

1. I wouldn't feel comfortable getting naked ... ?

[Patients are always covered for their warmth and comfort.  Try your first session in shorts and a T-shirt.]

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2. I'm too busy to spend time on a luxury ... ?

[Massage is body maintenance.  Would you run your car without oil, or drive on a flat tire?]

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3. I had a massage before and the therapist worked too deeply, I was really sore afterward ... ?

[Your therapist should be completely focused on you.  If anything is even mildly uncomfortable, tell me!]

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4. I've lived with pain and restriction for so long, it's just the way I am ... ?

[Acute and chronic conditions can be relieved by massage, but it's important to take the first step.  I will motivate and guide you through each session.]

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5. I wouldn't feel comfortable with a male therapist ... ?

[LMT's are health care professionals licensed by the state of New York.  My first goal is your safety and comfort.]

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6. What type of people get massage ... ?

[Massage can benefit everyone from infants to the elderly.  People get massage to relieve pain, to enhance sports performance, and to invigorate their bodies.]

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7. What are the benefits of massage ... ?

[Massage increases circulation, feeding the cells and removing waste.  It stimulates the skin, muscles, and nerves, and relieves stress.]

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8. What training do massage therapists receive ... ?

[LMT's in New York State are one of the most highly trained in the country.  They have an extensive background in science, health, and specialized techniques.]

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9.  ... ?

[This is a future question.]

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Revised: 02/13/05.