1st:When
you
enter the office you will be greeted and
have initial paperwork to complete, if you
have not downloaded it from our website
and filled it out prior to arrival. (forms
link).This is Step 1.Massage
affects the whole body so we need to
understand your body as a whole: what is
has been through and goes through daily.
2nd:Your
personal therapist will say hello and
bring you back to the treatment room where
your paperwork will be reviewed, important
questions about your health history, pain,
job, and lifestyle will be gone over. The
clearer we comprehend your situation the
better the treatment can target specific
areas and results will be achieved quicker
and last longer.
DISCUSSION
After
knowing more about your condition and how
pain is affecting your life, your
therapist is better equipped to explain
how the bodywork session can “work”. You
will learn the role chronic muscle tension
plays and causes pain.Lastly,
your LMT will generally outline the
session, the areas to be worked and
clarify the objectives with you, all to
better meet your goals and objectives.
ATTIRE
Now that you know how
the session will look, you have a clearer
idea of what to wear.At
Stress Waived, you are free to arrive in
whatever you want. We provide 3 options.
I.Fully
clothed: Our techniques are effective even
when done through clothing. We are happy
to provide this option if it allows you to
relax and be comfortable.There
are a couple of pro’s to choosing this
option. No time is wasted changing
clothes, and patients who may be
uncomfortable undressing (for what ever
reason), can still enjoy the benefits of
treatment massage.We
can still be highly effective over
clothing but many massage
techniques/strokes are designed for direct
skin contact.Stretching during
the session can be perceived as more
comfortable.If you do choose
this option for your first session, it is
advised to wear loose fitting pants or
shorts.
B. Traditional:In
this option, the patient undresses to
their comfort level (while the LMT is out
of the room).The first session it
is recommended to keep the underwear on,
then the patient will get on the massage
table, cover themselves with the sheet.
Each body part needing to be worked will
be uncovered (draped), only during the
time that part is being worked on, then
covered back up.Since this option
provides the best access to the skin it is
the most effective of the three options.Here
at Stress Waived, your comfort
level/modesty will be respected at all
times. If for ANY reason you are
uncomfortable just say so and we will
adjust things so you are.
II. Partially
Clothed:Many times with treatment massage,
only a few areas on the body are worked in
one session. If you have shoulder pain, we
will not be working below your waist.Only
the top of the body needs to be unclothed.
You will then cover yourself with the
sheet and draping for the area being
worked (as mentioned above-traditional),
will be done accordingly.After
the session your LMT will guide you as to
what to wear for each consecutive session
depending on your comfortable level and
area(s) being worked.Remember
sometimes where you feel the pain is not
always where the cause/root of the pain
initiates.
TREATMENT Session
After the attire method
is selected, your therapist will leave the
room while you get situated. Your LMT will
knock before re-entering the treatment
room making sure you are ready.Once
your
therapist begins working, they will have a
much clearer and comprehensive idea of
your condition and its
complexity/involvement. During treatment
talking will occur. This is for pressure
feedback you, explaining some of the
working being performed, and more.
If your therapist
notices anything that may intrude the
effectiveness or alter the initial
treatment objectives, they will most
likely change the course during the
session, with your approval of course.
Ultimately, this phase is about finding
exactly what needs correcting and adapting
along with providing treatment. Length of
the sessions will vary depending on
condition and findings.
PROTOCOL
Once the
session is complete, your LMT will leave
the room, let you get dressed. Your LMT
may have more questions, if not addressed
during the treatment session.Based
off your level of results, effectiveness
of treatment, and findings during your
session, your LMT will explain the best
course of action and why for you to get
lasting results. A Treatment Plan
including but not limited to frequency of
sessions, areas needing work, and possible
“homework”. Schedule
your INITIAL Session today