Canandaigua Medical Massage

IS MASSAGE THERAPY COVERED BY MY HEALTH INSURANCE?

This question is so important  that a special page has been dedicated to the answer. Please click here to visit the Insurance page.

IS MASSAGE THERAPY COVERED BY WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION?

At this time the NYS Workmen's Compensation Board does not recognize massage therapy as a covered treatment option.

HOW MUCH CLOTHING MUST I REMOVE?                

Client comfort is our top priority. Depending on the reasons for the massage and techniques to be utilized, clients will often need to be partially unclothed. All clients are draped with sheets and blankets during a session. As an area is to be massaged it is uncovered and is redraped upon completion of that area. Private areas remain covered at all times.

 Most specific orthopedic  treatments are administered with clients wearing light weight running shorts and sports bra, if applicable.Privacy draping is still utilized to provide added comfort. We also offer medical gowns  for those who prefer them.

CAN MASSAGE THERAPY BE AN EFFECTIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT TOOL?

In general, massage therapy has been very effective in the treatment of many chronic and acute pain conditions. Advances in therapeutic massage techniques has lead to very specific treatments which have been proven highly effective in pain management. Please visit our services page for more details on pain management sessions.

WILL MY MASSAGE TREATMENT BE PAINFUL?     

Whether you experience pain during a massage depends on your physical condition, pain tolerance and the reasons for the massage. We strive to provide treatments that are relatively pain free, however, some deep tissue therapies cause pain as they defeat knotted muscles.If at any time the treatment you are receiving is causing you too much discomfort, ask the therapist to stop or ease off for a few minutes. Be open and let the therapist know how you are feeling and your treatment will be a lot more enjoyable and productive. It is important to remember that it is muscle tension and dysfunction that causes the pain.  You should feel better at the end of each treatment and the treatments will become more comfortable as your dysfunctions improve. After a session, you may feel some mild discomfort or muscle soreness for a day or two, until your body readjusts and heals itself. Drinking plenty of water after a massage will help flush toxins from the muscles and reduce post-massage discomfort.

CAN I TALK DURING MY SESSION?

Some people prefer silence during a massage session especially during massage for relaxation purposes. Others prefer more social interaction with the therapist. The client determines the level of interaction which is comfortable to them. Feedback on the treatment is encouraged and always welcome. For many medical massage treatments feedback is the key to treatment success.

CAN MASSAGE HELP TO REDUCE STRESS LEVELS?

According to medical studies, massage therapy is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress. Even a fifteen minute chair massage  can effectively treat the effects of everyday stress. Unresolved stress has been indicated as an underlying causative factor in a number of  common medical conditions. Please visit the stress page for a more in depth discussion.

WHAT HOURS ARE YOU OPEN?

Massage appointments are available between the hours of  10am and 6pm  Monday, Wednesday,  Thursday, and Friday at our Canandaigua office. 

Our Bushnell's Basin office hours are Tuesday 10am-6pm and

Saturday 9am-5pm.