The massage will be tailored to your individual needs.

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I carry out a brief telephone conversation to gather a few background details. At this stage I need to know whether you have any condition for which you regularly visit your GP. Any information I am given will remain confidential between us. This discussion identifies if there is any reason why the massage should not proceed or whether your GP’s approval is appropriate; for example if you are Diabetic.
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 Prior to commencing the first massage I shall complete a more detailed consultation in order to establish if you have specific problems, identify where any pain exists. This will include medical history including previous injuries and operations. This is important in order to determine whether any area should not be treated or a particular movement is contraindicated. We will discuss your lifestyle to see if there may be a particular cause of your problem, e.g. extended periods sat at a computer.
3.

I am a member of the Complementary Therapists Association and abide by their Professional Code of Practice, which includes proper draping with towels.

 
4.

I approach the massage in a manner tailored to achieve the objectives discussed/identified during the consultation. This may involve concentrating on one area, e.g. neck and shoulder, rather than aiming for a full body massage.
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Only the part of the body to be worked on is undraped. I apply some wax, rather than oil, when appropriate, to help the particular technique being employed. (Some techniques need nothing). Wax reduces the friction on the skin but allows a better contact than oil when assessing the condition of the muscles being worked on.
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 Having completed the massage, I will assist you down from the couch and leave you to get dressed again in private.
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 I finish by suggesting how to prolong the benefits of the massage and explain some short-term effects that you may experience over the following day or two.
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 Subsequent sessions will begin with a review of your condition to identify any changes since the previous massage.
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 Massage can be used as general “maintenance” as well as remedial and the benefits are best achieved through a course of regular sessions; the benefits are cumulative if frequent enough.

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