Top Questions

Holistic Care Questions

Is massage painful?

It's not unusual to feel some soreness after a massage. This is due to a release of lactic acid in the muscles, but it doesn't last long. You may also have some discomfort during your massage. This depends on the area I'm working on, any pre-existing pains, and whether if I'm using too much pressure. In which case, you can always request for me to use less pressure at any time if it’s too uncomfortable.

Do I have to take my clothes off?

No! as a Massage Therapist I will ask you to remove clothing only as far as you feel comfortable. If you only want to undress to your underwear, that's fine.

I will leave the room while you're undressing and will provide towels and blankets to cover you during the massage. There are some massages that work well if you want to remain clothed, so please discuss this with me before you book.

Should I see a Massage Therapist if I’m not in pain?

Massage therapy is a great natural solution when you want relief from pain, but it can also be used as a preventive treatment too. Seeing a massage therapist regularly can help:

Lower cortisol and raise serotonin levels to calm and relax your body
Loosen tight muscles, which may increase blood flow, leading to lowering your blood pressure

Often, depending on what you are seeing a Massage Therapist for, they may use a different technique or massage modality. There are many examples of different massage therapies, including Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Connective Tissue Therapy, Deep Tissue Therapy, Joint Mobilization, or Stone Therapy.