Massage frequency and duration will depend on your health and wellness goals.

For pain relief you may seek therapeutic or deep tissue massages daily, a few times a week, or a few times a month.

If your goal is to address anxiety, receiving a 60-minute massage tailored for relaxation every few weeks, or monthly will be ideal to help you feel more centered and less stressed. According to the Mayo Clinic, this could lower your cortisol levels by 30 percent and raise your serotonin levels by 28 percent, Therefor, relaxing you and improving your overall mental well-being.

Speak with your massage therapist about how often you should get a massage to address your specific goals and healthcare needs.

The top 5 health benefits of adding regular massage therapy to your healthcare plan according to the health experts at National University of Health Sciences.

Lowered stress levels - Chronic stress can take emotional and physical tolls on a person. Massage therapy may help to relieve that stress and some of its associated conditions, such as tension headaches.

Increased Immune Function -Massage therapy can help boost immune system strength by increasing the activity level of the body’s natural virus fighting “killer T cells” .

Improvement of Mental Health and Wellness - Symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression may be directly affected by massage therapy.

Improved Range of Motion and Pain Management Pain has the ability to negatively affect a person’s quality of life and interfere with recovery from injury or illness. Recent research findings shed light on the role of massage with pain management.

Improved Physical Fitness - Athletes can benefit from massage therapy—massage reduces muscle tension, improves performance in exercise, and helps keep the muscles loose helping to prevent injuries.

A few conditions would prevent you from getting a massage. Of course, do not come in for an appointment if you feel unwell, have a fever, cold, or contagious skin condition. if you are in your first trimester of pregnancy, are actively undergoing chemotherapy or any other intensive medical treatments massage typically should be avoided. We recommend you speak with your primary care provider to get approval first if you have any kind of serious medical condition and are unsure if massage would be safe for you.

Undress to your level of comfort. Many people prefer to to go nude while others choose to keep their underwear on. Your massage therapist will step out of the room to allow you privacy while undressing. It’s best if you remove all jewelry, as well. You will then get on the massage table under a top sheet and blanket. During the massage your therapist will always ensure that you are properly draped. Please note: You are not allowed to go completely nude without a sheet or blanket covering you. Your genital area and breasts must remain covered and are not to be exposed by you and nor will your therapist at any time during your massage.

In general, a massage should not hurt. However, there may be moments in which it feels somewhat painful, but also still feels really good. We call this the “sweet spot” (when it “hurts so good”). Any pain beyond that is not beneficial. In fact, if you are in intense pain during a massage, this may cause your muscles to seize up, making it difficult to achieve a true state of relaxation. If the pressure is too intense, please speak up immediately so your therapist can adjust the pressure. Certain techniques may result in soreness after a massage, similar to that of a great workout. Normally, however, you should not experience intense pain during or after your massage.