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What kind of massage do you provide? Can I have massage if I’m pregnant? When can I have massage during pregnancy? Do I need a permission from my GP or Midwife to have a pregnancy massage? Do I need a doctor's referral? Do I have any control during the massage? Can I choose a male/female therapist? What type of massage your associate masseuse (female therapist) provide? Is your female associate a professional? Is your female associate insured? Is your female associate mobile as well? Will I be naked during the massage? Should I tip the massage therapist? How often should I receive a massage? Do you recommend any behaviours during the massage?
This is the application, usually by hand, of systematic stroking or manipulation to the soft tissues of the body for therapeutic purposes, ie, to alleviate pain and discomfort. The most well known massage movements are those that involve stroking and gliding (effleurage), kneading (petrissage), and percussion (tapotement) to soft tissues of the body. The practice of applying can be structured or unstructured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration - manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints, lymphatic vessels, organs of the gastrointestinal system to achieve a beneficial response. Massage Therapy is performed primarily by a professional Massage Therapist but is often used as a form of therapy by other Healthcare practitioners such as Chiropractors, Osteopaths , Physical Therapists and even Midwives. Massage can be applied to parts of the body or successively to the whole body, to aid the process of injury healing, relieve psychological stress, manage pain, and improve circulation. Where massage is used for its physiological, mental, and mechanical benefits, it may be termed "therapeutic massage" or manipulative therapy. In professional settings, massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table, sitting upright in a massage chair, or lying on a pad on the floor. Except for modalities such as Acupressure, Shiatsu, Tui Na, Thai Massage, or Barefoot Deep Tissue, the massage subject is generally unclothed or partially unclothed, also referred to as disrobed, and their body would be "draped" with towels or sheets. The practice of covering the parts of the body that are not being massaged is referred to as draping and its practice varies from one part of the world to another. In addition to making a professional statement and providing a boundary, draping helps keep the client warm which aids in the relaxation response. In some countries it is required that certain areas such as the genitals on both genders and the breast/nipple area on women be draped at all times. In the United States draping is a standard of the profession, while in other parts of the world, such as some parts of Europe, it is not practiced at all. In most forms of massage, the session begins with the client face up, referred to as supine, or face down, referred to as prone, for the first part of the session and then the client rolls over for the second half. Relaxation is necessary for benefits to be achieved.
What kind of massage do
you provide? Our massage therapists use an eclectic approach, integrating most of different techniques adopted from other massage techniques which then can be customized to what is appropriate for each respective client. We also provide Pregnancy Massage therapy. Receiving massage therapy on an ongoing basis, and with the busy lives we lead, we can all benefit from a little stress-management. The experienced, professional therapists at McLeod Massage provide exceptional care and will design an effective customized massage treatment to address your individual needs. More Britons are turning to therapeutic massage treatment to provide relaxation, relieve tension associated with the daily stresses of their busy lives, or simply to help maintain good health and achieve a balanced lifestyle. Oh, and let's not forget how nice it feels to be treated by a professional, qualified and courteous massage therapist. There are so many healthy benefits to receiving massage therapy on a regular basis:
Recent scientific research also proves that massage therapy increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many conditions including:
Like anything else in life massage effects can clash with some medical/physical conditions. That’s why it’s a requirement to run an assessment with my clients to make sure that they can receive the treatment without any medical complications. The assessment is a simple questionnaire which I go through with my clients on the phone when they book their first treatment session. There is a list of conditions/reasons which would alter the delivery of the treatment or even restrain it. These conditions/reasons are called Contra-indications and they are two types General & Local. General contraindication A general contraindication relates to the body as whole, and in this case a massage therapist would need a written medical referral e.g. GP to authorise the treatment. Local contraindication: A local contraindication relates to a specific area/parts of the body. In the case of local contraindication an adaptation to the treatment can be adopted after discussing it with the client. In case of pregnancy massage, massage treatment CAN NOT be provided in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Special Pregnancy Massage can be provided afterward with a GP/Medical consultant/ Midwife referral only. At any time that suites you between 10 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday. Weekends can be arranged. Early booking is advised other wise we can’t promise to be available on short notice. Can I have massage if I’m pregnant? Yes, you can. But it needs to be by a qualified therapist other wise you are really risking your health and the life of your baby. Pregnancy massage or prenatal massage is therapeutic bodywork which focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience. When can I have massage during pregnancy? You can have massage treatment any time during your pregnancy. Having said that, its advisable not to have massage during your first trimester. But if your body is not coping well with the pregnancy then a soft pregnancy massage can be applied which will avoid the feet and the legs after the GP consent. You will not be able to have a massage if you suffer from any of the follow on the day:
Do I need a permission from my GP or Midwife to have a pregnancy massage? Yes, a permission from the midwife is required to provide the massage therapy during pregnancy. The GP permission is required if the pregnant woman had any of the following:
Please refer to our contra-indication table for a list of reasons/conditions that might restrain or even prohibit massage therapy.
My associate provide full body Swedish massage, Thai feet massage and Japanese hand massage. Please note that with the Swedish massage you can always chooses the outcome. You may choose easing, stress relief, insomnia, invigorating, deep tissues etc... massage Is your female associate a professional? McLeod Massage is very proud of it's success and the well established reputation, for that we wouldn't recommended anyone unless we are 100% positive of their competence and professionalism. Is your female associate insured? Yes, my female associate is insured. Is your female associate mobile as well? Yes, my female associate is mobile too.
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