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"Learn to sit still, to
wait until your dust has settled,
and your air has become
clear...
Wait for deep
stillness...then start." -Hugh Milne
Benefits of
Massage
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Reduces
stress
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Boosts
the immune system
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Reduces
fatigue – both physical and
emotional
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Increases blood and lymphatic
circulation
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Delivers
oxygen and nutrients to cells
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Removes
toxins and metabolic wastes
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Promotes
muscle relaxation
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Promotes
the body’s natural release of pain
killers
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Increases flexibility and
mobility
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Increases joint range of
motion
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Relieves
muscle spasms, cramping and
pain
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Improves
muscle tonus
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Reduces
edema
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Breaks
down adhesions
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Improves
sleep patterns
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Helps
breathing
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Promotes
a sense of confidence and
control
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Helps
build a positive self-image and
self-worth
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Provides
an integration of body/mind
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Provides
emotional and spiritual balance
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Feels
great too!
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Massage FAQS
How To
Receive a
Massage
Massage
may not be part of your contemporary cultural experience. You
may feel uneasy or shy about receiving your first massage.
Below you will find a list of guidelines that should put you at ease
and assist you in receiving the maximum benefit from your massage
session. After receiving your first, we are quite confident
that you'll have no such hesitations in the future.
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Communicate to your therapist if areas of your body are
sore, tense, or injured.
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Inform
your therapist of any favorite areas or areas you would like more
attention given to.
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Inform
your therapist of any areas you would prefer not to have
massaged.
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Mention any medical conditions such as high blood pressure,
heart problems, varicose veins or recent
surgeries.
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You
can expect that your modesty and comfort level will be respected
at all times.
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You
will be fully and appropriate draped during your
massage.
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Communicate to your therapist discomfort of any kind
whether from the body, room temperature, or
music.
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Massage should never be
painful...
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FAQS
During the
Massage
The
following are normal responses to relaxation and may occur during
massage. Trust your body to express what it needs
to.
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The
need to change position
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Sighing or yawning
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Change
in breathing
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Stomach gurgling
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Emotional feelings and/or expression
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Movement of intestinal gas
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Energy
shifts
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Falling asleep
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Memories
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Cynthia Brownley MS, NCTMB,
LMT
Joy Musacchio MA, NCTMB,
LMT
415 Juniper
Drive
Sedona, AZ
86336
928-301-0830 | 
