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Curious to try massage for the first time, but fear you are too sensitive to reap the benefits?
You're not alone. Many first time massage therapy clients have the same concerns and questions.
Some people like a gentle technique while others prefer a more vigorous one. Talk to your therapist before your massage and let them know you are very ticklish, or very sensitive to pressure. A trained therapist will adjust their pressure to suit your preferences.
Letting the therapist know about your expectations and concerns they will make them be better prepared to help meet your specific desires and needs. |
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Research specific to the benefits of infant massage has been ongoing since the mid 1970's. This research has been conducted at various institutes and with infants who were premature, exposed to drugs in utero, and infants that had motor problems. All these categories of babies benefited from the nurturing touch of infant massage. These benefits included weight gain, neurological development, decreased hospitalization, and improved digestion.
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Massage & Mindfulness
by Dr. Richard Gold, Pacific College
Changing Currents
Massage in America has "suddenly" become quite mainstream and acceptable. Indeed, one of America's fastest growing service industries is the day spa, which among other services commonly features massage. Massage schools have proliferated across the country. Twenty years ago, who in their right mind would have predicted that massage schools would be in places like Huntington, West Virginia or Fayetteville, Arkansas. Even more amazing is that more and more insurance companies are re-imbursing patients for massage services.
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