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What Happens at your Initial Consultation?
It is important to take adequate time, right at the beginning of the relationship between you and your massage therapist, to gain a detailed history for you. This is so that your therapist can determine the most beneficial course of massage therapy for you.
Before attending your initial consultation with Leah, you will be asked to complete a detailed intake form. This helps your therapist deliver safe and individualised massage therapy services designed to achieve the most benefit to you. It is vital that you are open and honest as any preexisting injuries or conditions must be considered when deciding the most appropriate course of treatment for you.
Please be assured that all information you provide to us is stored securely and may only be viewed by your therapist for the purpose of providing you with the best possible experience.
Your Initial Consultation of 90-minutes will begin with a discussion between you and your massage therapist, filling any gaps in your history and ensuring your intake form is complete. This allows your therapist to gain a full understanding of your expectations to determine the best technique for you. Then, your massage can begin!
Learn More about the Various Massage Techniques:
Remedial massage is often a deep tissue massage, which aides in injury management and recovery, helping to ease pain and manage dysfunction. Pressure is varied depending on your comfort threshold and personal preferences. Remedial massage can include trigger point therapy and myofascial release and can include the use of various massage tools. Commonly includes stretching parts of your body and movement of joints, for short and long-term benefits.
Incorporates deep tissue massage, Swedish, myofascial release, and neuromuscular massage therapies for a tailored approach to injuries and soreness due to regular, repetitive physical activities or movements. Caters to the specific needs of athletes before, during, and after athletic events, as well as pre and post season. The goal is to encourage peak performance, reduce fatigue, and help flexibility to reduce muscle tension and swelling. Sports massage also commonly includes stretching parts of your body and movement of joints.
Restorative massage based on the Swedish massage methodology, performed with long flowing strokes, some kneading, tapping and friction. Using gentle to medium pressure aides in reducing stress, relaxation, unwinding, and reducing tensions of the day. Benefits may include better sleep quality, increased circulation, detoxification, increase in overall energy, improved posture, and increased endorphin release for improved mood. Supports general health and immunity, and can ease symptoms of PMS, fibromyalgia pain, anxiety, and tension headaches.
You may book in with Leah for a 30-minute targeted massage to focus on a single problem area, such as the back, head, neck, arm, hand. This massage treatment is applied with you in a seated position and may involve deep tissue massage for relief of local soreness or stiffness. Be sure to give as much detail to your therapist as possible to ensure maximum benefits!
Benefits and Contraindications for Massage Therapy:
What makes massage therapy so beneficial?
Massage therapy works with the musculoskeletal system to increase circulation to nourish cells, break down adhesions, reduce pain and increase relaxation. Massage can also help other systems in the body to self-regulate providing balance.
What kinds of issues can be improved with massage?
- headaches
- insomnia
- digestive disorders e.g. constipation
- period pain
- low back pain
- chronic pain
- fibromyalgia
- fatigue
- arthritis
- arthritis
- nerve pain
- scar tissue
- soft tissue strain/injury
- Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders
- managing anxiety/depression
- relief from side effects of other medical treatments
- post operative care
- prevent injuries…
And many more!!!
The following is a list of contraindications to massage. PLEASE CONTACT ME before any appointment to discuss these issues and to reschedule an appointment if needed:
- Fever/Colds/Flu/COVID or associated acute viruses
- Shock
- Recent stroke or heart attack
- Recent head injury
- Severe asthma
- Unexplained internal pain – please seek medical clearance
- When under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs
- Certain skin conditions
- When on certain medications – medical clearance required
- Recent injury, surgery or chemotherapy
- Heightened emotional state
- Infections e.g. sepsis,
- Hepatitis
- Meningitis
- Respiratory failure
- Kidney failure
- Hemorrhage
- Atherosclerosis
- Appendicitis
- Hemophilia
- Edema
- Organ failure
- Diabetes 1 or 2 with advanced heart or kidney disease
- Vascular complications
- Lung issues eg tumour
- Endocarditis/pericarditis
- Open wounds, bad bruises, burns, cuts, abrasions
- Hernia
- Migraine – deep work may contraindicated
- Contagious disease
- Blood clots – medical clearance required if you have, had have or it is assumed you have an issue with blood clots.
- Pregnancy – in the first 3 months of pregnancy or women who are suffering from eclampsia
- Kidney/Liver conditions – medical clearance is required.
- Cancer – medical clearance required.
- Inflammation – massage can aggravate inflammation.
- Uncontrolled High blood pressure
- When there is increased risk of injury such as bone fractures/dislocation/nerve injury.
Please be aware we use massage oils, balms and creams to lubricate skin so that you have a smooth and comfortable experience. Please notify Leah if you have allergies to any nut, seed, fruit or plant products prior to your massage so that this can be accommodated.