What Can I Expect in a First Massage Therapy Visit?

December 19, 2016 / Duncan Hsu / Source

For those who have never had a therapeutic or relaxation massage, it can seem like a mysterious and perhaps intimidating experience. Nothing could be further from the truth.

As your massage therapist, my duty is to provide you with a comfortable, safe, beneficial, and confidential massage experience. That is partly accomplished by our initial consultation where we go over your health history, any pain or stress that you might already experience, and any questions you may have.

Your comfort is my primary concern, so I tailor the massage experience to each individual client.

This article published by the University of Minnesota does a great job in explaining what your first massage visit will be like.

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Don't Call It Pampering: Massage Wants to Be Medicine - The Wall Street Journal

December 12, 2016 / Duncan Hsu / Source

"Research over the past couple of years has found that massage therapy boosts immune function in women with breast cancer, improves symptoms in children with asthma, and increases grip strength in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Giving massages to the littlest patients, premature babies, helped in the crucial task of gaining weight.

The benefits go beyond feelings of relaxation and wellness that people may recognize after a massage. The American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society now include massage as one of their recommendations for treating low back pain, according to guidelines published in 2007."

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