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Have you been wanting to have a massage but have concerns about something? Sexual abuse? Size issues? Medical condition? Here are some questions to ask of your potential therapist before you're on their table.

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    Find a good massage therapist. First, find out if your state or location licenses them. If they do, only go to a licensed practitioner. Untrained and untested providers can injure you. If licensing is required, the state will keep a file of every massage therapist, their location and perhaps their specialty.
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    Ask your friends for therapists they go to and like.
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    Call a local chiropractor, osteopath or physiotherapist and ask for a referral. Some insurance now covers massage, especially for on the job injuries and car accident injuries. You may have it all covered, at least for a year. You may need to have a referral from a doctor if so.
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    Choose from these questions to ask, before you make an appointment:
    • Is your office wheelchair accessible?
    • Can you lower the table so I can get on it?
    • Do you have armless chairs?
    • How many pounds will your table hold?
    • How many clients with my condition have you worked on?
    • Do you have special training to work on someone with my condition?
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    Ask them the usual questions next.
    • How many years have you been in practice? (longer is better)
    • What are your hours?
    • What are your charges?
    • Do you bill insurance?
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Tips

  • If you don't get the feedback that you want on the phone, trust your instincts and go elsewhere.
  • Breathe deeply and slowly during your massage. You'll get more out of it that way.
  • Remember, it's your body and your money. Be as honest as you can about your needs - pressure, emotional issues, skin issues, need for support pillows, etc.
  • If you want, tip your therapist, just as you would tip a restaurant server. But don't expect that they'll give you any special attention!
  • You can stop the massage at any time and ask for what you need.
  • Drink lots of water after the massage and through the next 24 hours. Massage breaks up toxins and flushes them out of your muscles. Drinking water will help you pass the toxins out of your body in urine. You can also drink non-caffeinated tea with your meals.

Warnings

  • Make sure that you feel comfortable in the room, under the sheets, on the table and with your therapist.
  • If you're allergic to incense or any essential oils, tell your therapist before the massage.
  • Sexual massage is illegal. Don't ask for it and don't accept it.

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