- What Happens at a Massage Session?
- During a first session, the practitioner will ask the client to fill out a medical history and clarify any condition that may affect the client's health and comfort. It is possible some conditions will require a physician's permission before proceeding. The client and the practioner will discuss your treatmetn goals. This will detremine which parts of the body require massage. How many treatments you might anticipate for the desired outcome. A full-body session, at AHA Massage Clinic will include work on the back, arms, legs, hands, feet, abdomen, head, face, neck and shoulders. The client will not be touched on or near the genitals (male of female) or breast (female). If the clients has or has discovered a part of the body that they do not want to have worked on, simply imform the therapist of the paticular area.
- Techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; HOWEVER, it is entirely up to the clients what they want to wear, with the exception of the techniques that require clothes ex: Lengthing Techniques and sometimes Cranial-Sacral Therapy and Shiatzu or other energy based techniques. ONLY THE AREA BEING WORKED ON WILL BE EXPOSED.
- The practioner will leave the room while the client undresses, relaxes on the table and covers up with a cleam sheet or towel. The table can be heated and a blanket will be provided for extra warmth. The therapist will check before entering.
- The client will have control over the temperature of the room, music type or volume, aroma and always the pressure. Clients should communicate immediately if the fell any discomfort or dissatifaction of a technique so antother approach may be taken.
- The practioner will either gently move clients or tell them what is needed throughout the session (such as lifting an arm). Many just close their eyes and completely relax (ask for instructions on relaxation techniques if needed). Others like to talk during the session. They should feel free to ask the practioner questions about the massage and bodywork in gereral or about the particular technique the are receiving.
- There are numerous types of massage and bodywork - as many as 250 in a recent informal analysis; various techniques employ different strokes, including basic rubbing and rocking movement, posture and movement reeducation, applicationof pressure to specific points and more.
- The average full-body relaxtion massage or specific bodywork session lasts approximately one hour. A half-hour appoinment only allow time for a partial massage sseion, such as neck and shoulders, back, legs and feet. Many people prefer a 60 or 90 minute session for optimal goal achievement. Discuse your expection with your therapist and your treament will be designed for your needs.
- Most people feel very relaxed after a massage session. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitve activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightenes awareness and greater productivity, which can last for days. Since toxins are released from soft tissues during massage, the consumer should drink plenty of water following the massage.
- What Conditions may Preclude Massage or Bodywork?
- It's important to note that there are some conditions where massage is not recomended. For example, massage is contraindicated in people with certain types of cancer, phlebitis, some cardiac problems, skin conditions and infectious diseases. Practioners and consumers are strongly encouraged when their is any doubt to discuss specific health conditions and seek a doctor's consultation and premisssion before providing or undergoing services.
- Does Insurance Cover Massage?
- Most chiropratic and physical-therapy treatments are reimbursed by health insurance, while more than 90 percent of massage therapy sessions are paid out of the clients pocket.
- When it comes to recieving third-party insurance reimbursements, only 18 percent Of AMBP practitioners do so. Almost all such work is related to disability insurance, workmans compensation insurance , or accident insurance.
- A number of health insurance plans now cover massage by assembling networks of apporved massage therapist providers. While a few of these plans reimburse therapist for massage work, therapist provide services at a discount rate to plan members.
- The services of a massage therapist or bodywork professional may be covered by health insurance when prescribed by achiroprator or osteopath. Therapies provided as a part of a prescribed treatment by a physician or registered physical therapist are often covered.
- Some local wellness plan providers cover massage therapy. We currently accect the Gilsbar Diocese Insurance with out a prescription.
- What does Massage Therapy Cost?
- For the amount of stress relief, restoration and relief of muscular soreness massage provides, these services remain a relative bargain. Research indicates the median price nationally for one hour is just $60. Prices vary regionally by setting; charges in a spa setting tend to be higher than elsewhere.