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Ten Massage Tips

1. Use the restroom prior to your massage.
    
2. As you make arrangements for your massage with the receptionist tell him/her if you have any areas of your body, neck and shoulders for example, in which you would like special emphasis or perhaps want to avoid altogether.  Also tell the receptionist if you would like your massage to be more firm or light.  If you would like an especially firm massage your best bet is to select the Deep Tissue massage.
    
3. Consider a "Four Hands" massage if you would like to literally double your massage experience for a surprisingly small additional cost.
    
4. After the therapist shows you to your treatment room she/he will leave you alone for a few minutes so that you can remove your clothes and lay face down on the table and use the towel provided to cover body's mid section.
    
5. As you lie on the table with your face in the face cradle, and be aware of your breathing. Do two or three deep breaths and exhalations when you lie down. These should be slow in and a little faster on the exhale.
    
6. Try not to talk for most of the massage. Silence is another gift which can have an immeasurable impact on your peacefulness. When the therapist is pushing down on muscle, let the air out of your lungs in time with the pressure. Breathe in as the therapist pulls back his or her pressure.
    
7. When it is time to turn over onto you back, the therapist will lift the towel and turn her/his head allowing you to turn over with privacy.  Women will be provided with two towels - one for their mid section and the other to cover their breasts. 
8. As the therapist moves your arms, legs or head, relax your muscles - you do not need to assist the therapist.
   Think of your massage as a dance. Be involved and aware of the touch and pressure. Do your part to breathe into and out of the massage.
    
9. Allow yourself to drift off into a state of semi-conciseness.
   Take your time getting up after your massage is over so that your body and mind remain relaxed.
    
10. A good massage releases toxins from your muscles.  Ironically, one of the results of a good massage is a slight headache.  Drink plenty of water after your massage to help rid your system of these toxins.