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.

HOW MUCH CLOTHING MUST I REMOVE?                

Client comfort is my top priority. Depending on the reasons for 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. For many specific treatments, it may only be necessary to remove heavier clothing items or to wear a medical gown. Chair massage treatments allow clients to remain fully clothed and are appropriate for a number of upper body conditions. Please feel free to discuss any concerns about modesty with the therapist before your session so appropriate steps can be taking to assure your comfort.

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. Some deep tissue therapies cause pain as they defeat kmotted 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, not the treatment. 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 few days 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 10am and 6pm Monday-Friday and on Saturday from 10am-1pm.