We will discuss about your sporting history and any injuries. Following that, there will be a physical examination of the injured area including range of movement and strength. A session of hands on treatment will follow, and to conclude, exercise prescription of remedial exercises along with advice to have follow-up sessions, should you need more.

Anyone who has pain that is related to poor muscular/joint movement or strength and specifically competitive and recreational athletes who have noticed persistent niggles that never seem to come right. It could also be that your physical performance reached a plateau and you feel to have lost power in your serve or stroke or you find yourself considering giving up your sport because you are too sore after competing. Perhaps there is underlying physical reason and a sports therapist could help.

Your massage therapist may require you to fill out a health history form. Afterward the therapist will begin by asking you general questions to establish what areas you would like worked on, if there are any conditions needing to be addressed, and to determine if massage is appropriate for you. Your massage therapist may perform certain assessments and tests to evaluate your condition and to see if you have any presenting complaints.
It is important to list all health concerns and medications so the therapist can adapt the session to your specific needs without doing any harm. It is also important to list any allergies so the therapist is aware if he/she needs to use a different oil or lotion during the session.

You should undress to the level you are comfortable. For a full body massage, most get completely undressed. However, if you will be more comfortable during the session if you leave your underwear on, that’s fine. The therapist will work around the clothes you left on as best as he/she can. If removing all your clothes makes you too nervous and unable to relax, then you may not get the optimal benefit from the session. Regardless, you will always be covered with a towel and your therapist will work around you. Your massage therapist should give you privacy to undressed and get comfortable on the table.

Some is better than none. What does that mean? Well, it varies from person to person. If you are just looking for some occasional relaxation, then a session every 3-6 weeks may be fine for you. However, if you are looking to address a specific condition, then it is recommended to go more frequently at first and then slowly taper down to a maintenance schedule. Sometimes more frequent 30-minute sessions can be effective until your goals are met and a maintenance schedule is in place.

Frequency of sessions should be discussed with your massage therapist after your treatment when he/she has a better hands-on understanding of your particular muscular issues.

Every person is unique and every condition is unique to each person. It may take one session or it may take several. You and your therapist will be able to talk more specifically about this after your first session and he/she has had a chance to evaluate your body’s tissues.

The average full-body massage treatment lasts approximately one hour. A half-hour appointment only allows time for a partial massage session, such as neck and shoulders, back or legs and feet. Many people prefer a 60 to 90-minute session for optimal relaxation. Always allow relaxation time prior to and after the session.