Here is another classic first timer question: do I need to be completely naked for my massage treatment?
Short Answer: No!
I think many people assume that they will be required to completely undress in order to have a massage. In the media we often see images of women being massaged with nothing but a hand towel over their derriere. This is not the reality of Registered Massage Therapy.
I give all of my clients the option to remove whatever clothing they choose. You will only ever be asked to undress to your comfort level.
Many massage techniques do work best when applied directly over the skin, however there are many treatment modifications that can be made for clients who are fully clothed. Certain techniques do not require the removal of any clothing at all!
In the clinic most of my clients will undress down to their undergarments after I leave the room - you will be given complete privacy to dress and undress. They will then get onto the massage table under a sheet and blanket pulled up to the level of the collar bones. When I come back into the room (always after knocking first) I will uncover one area at a time in order to perform my massage techniques. For example, if I need to work on your right leg, I will uncover only the right leg and secure the sheets so they they stay in place during the treatment and no other area of the body is exposed.
For those who wish to stay fully dressed, or partially dressed, the therapist will discuss any draw backs to not being able to work directly on the skin (if any apply to the particular treatment) and will respect your wishes at all times.
Your therapist will let you know what they are doing before uncovering a new area of the body. Prior to your treatment you will be asked if there are any areas you do not want treated and remember, you can always stop or change the treatment at any point.
After your treatment is complete you will have a few minutes to get off the table and dress in private. At this point your therapist will prescribe any home care or stretches that would be beneficial and will walk with you back to the reception area.
Your comfort is our top priority and we will always respect your wishes and privacy!
Thursday 17 May 2012
Monday 7 May 2012
Grand Opening Gift Basket Raffle!
The winners of the "Grand Opening" draw have been chosen!
1st Place goes to K.S. (last 4 digits of phone number: 8435)
2nd Place goes to A.H. (last four digits of phone number: 0018)
You will both be contacted shortly! Congratulations!
Thanks to everyone who came out and put their name in the draw!
If you missed the Open House you still have a chance to win a gift basket! Visit our Facebook page and click 'like' to be automatically entered! http://www.facebook.com/BowmanvilleValleyMassageTherapy
You don't have to be a existing client. Winners can keep the basket for themselves or give it away as a gift!
Jenna
1st Place goes to K.S. (last 4 digits of phone number: 8435)
2nd Place goes to A.H. (last four digits of phone number: 0018)
You will both be contacted shortly! Congratulations!
Thanks to everyone who came out and put their name in the draw!
If you missed the Open House you still have a chance to win a gift basket! Visit our Facebook page and click 'like' to be automatically entered! http://www.facebook.com/BowmanvilleValleyMassageTherapy
You don't have to be a existing client. Winners can keep the basket for themselves or give it away as a gift!
Jenna
Sunday 6 May 2012
"Should I talk to my Therapist during my massage?"
I recently opened my Facebook page up to suggestions for blog topics and I had two identical requests to tackle the following question: should I talk to my Therapist during my Massage?
This is a good one! I never thought to include it in my website 'Frequently Asked Questions" section, but I do have clients ask me this a lot!
You may find that the answer will vary depending on the RMT you talk to, but I will give you my take on this subject.
During your treatment I want you to feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. One of the reasons is because I want you to enjoy the treatment and leave feeling refreshed. You've paid for my time and I want you to be satisfied with your massage. Most of us lead very busy lives, so it's not often that you have an hour to focus on yourself and whatever your goal for treatment may be - relaxation or rehabilitation.The second reason is that when you are relaxed mentally, you relax physically. It's much easier and more effective to massage muscles when they are in their relaxed state, not tensed.
Because of this, I want my clients to do whatever they feel most comfortable with. If a client wishes to lay silent throughout the entire treatment, that is just fine with me! I will check in occasionally to ensure my pressure is okay and to ask feedback about certain techniques. If someone wants to converse throughout the entire treatment, that's also fine. I try to take my cues from each client and proceed accordingly.
I've heard people say they worry I would 'get bored' if they don't chat with me. Fortunately for me this is not the case. When focused on delivering a treatment I'm always thinking about my techniques, what technique I should use next, what muscle I should go to, or what I should prescribe for home care.
One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to meet new people from the community so I also love to converse with my clients and learn more about their lives and interests. For that reason I'm perfectly content to chatter away!
I believe you will get most out of your treatment when it is on your own terms. When you come to my clinic you hire me for your appointment time and it's my job to make sure that happens!
This is a good one! I never thought to include it in my website 'Frequently Asked Questions" section, but I do have clients ask me this a lot!
You may find that the answer will vary depending on the RMT you talk to, but I will give you my take on this subject.
During your treatment I want you to feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. One of the reasons is because I want you to enjoy the treatment and leave feeling refreshed. You've paid for my time and I want you to be satisfied with your massage. Most of us lead very busy lives, so it's not often that you have an hour to focus on yourself and whatever your goal for treatment may be - relaxation or rehabilitation.The second reason is that when you are relaxed mentally, you relax physically. It's much easier and more effective to massage muscles when they are in their relaxed state, not tensed.
Because of this, I want my clients to do whatever they feel most comfortable with. If a client wishes to lay silent throughout the entire treatment, that is just fine with me! I will check in occasionally to ensure my pressure is okay and to ask feedback about certain techniques. If someone wants to converse throughout the entire treatment, that's also fine. I try to take my cues from each client and proceed accordingly.
I've heard people say they worry I would 'get bored' if they don't chat with me. Fortunately for me this is not the case. When focused on delivering a treatment I'm always thinking about my techniques, what technique I should use next, what muscle I should go to, or what I should prescribe for home care.
One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to meet new people from the community so I also love to converse with my clients and learn more about their lives and interests. For that reason I'm perfectly content to chatter away!
I believe you will get most out of your treatment when it is on your own terms. When you come to my clinic you hire me for your appointment time and it's my job to make sure that happens!
Saturday 5 May 2012
Open House and Maplefest 2012
Today was the big day!
Bowmanville Valley Massage and Esthetics by Kendra got together for our joint Grand Opening celebration!
Our open house just happened to coincide with Bowmanville's annual Maplefest. The weather was beautiful and there was a lot of positive energy in the air.
The day was a great success and we saw many familiar faces and some new ones too!
A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped us with the preparation and dropped in to say hello!
Our gift basket raffle will take place on Monday. If you were unable to drop in you can still win a gift basket by "liking" our page on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/BowmanvilleValleyMassageTherapy
I planned on taking a lot of photos, however once things got rolling it became too busy! Managed to get a few right before the open house started:
Bowmanville Valley Massage and Esthetics by Kendra got together for our joint Grand Opening celebration!
Our open house just happened to coincide with Bowmanville's annual Maplefest. The weather was beautiful and there was a lot of positive energy in the air.
The day was a great success and we saw many familiar faces and some new ones too!
A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped us with the preparation and dropped in to say hello!
Our gift basket raffle will take place on Monday. If you were unable to drop in you can still win a gift basket by "liking" our page on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/BowmanvilleValleyMassageTherapy
I planned on taking a lot of photos, however once things got rolling it became too busy! Managed to get a few right before the open house started:
Wednesday 2 May 2012
The Great Renovation - Before and After Photos
I've had quite a few requests lately for 'before and after' photos of the renovations we completed on the clinic in the month prior to opening.
The space was previously being used for storage only, so it was great to have the chance to put my own spin on it!
The reception and waiting area:
My (Jenna's) Massage Therapy treatment room:
Kendra's Esthetic room:
I am very grateful for the many family members who offered their advice, hard work and babysitting so we could get this done!
The space was previously being used for storage only, so it was great to have the chance to put my own spin on it!
The reception and waiting area:
My (Jenna's) Massage Therapy treatment room:
Kendra's Esthetic room:
I am very grateful for the many family members who offered their advice, hard work and babysitting so we could get this done!
The OPEN HOUSE is getting closer!
Only a few more days until our OPEN HOUSE!
Stop by the clinic this Saturday May 5th between 12 and 2 for:
- Light snacks and refreshments (cake!!)
- A tour of the new facility
- Meet and greet with the staff of Bowmanville Valley and Esthetics by Kendra
- Enter to win some great prizes (gift baskets/certificates!!)
- Both Bowmanville Valley Massage and Esthetics by Kendra will be handing out $10.00 vouchers!
MAPLE FEST will also be going on in the downtown core, so it should be a fun day all around!
We hope to see you there!
***If you can't make it by the clinic, you still have a chance to win a gift basket!
Pop by our Facebook page, click "Like" and you will be automatically be entered in a draw to win a prize every three months! CLICK HERE to go there now! ***
Stop by the clinic this Saturday May 5th between 12 and 2 for:
- Light snacks and refreshments (cake!!)
- A tour of the new facility
- Meet and greet with the staff of Bowmanville Valley and Esthetics by Kendra
- Enter to win some great prizes (gift baskets/certificates!!)
- Both Bowmanville Valley Massage and Esthetics by Kendra will be handing out $10.00 vouchers!
MAPLE FEST will also be going on in the downtown core, so it should be a fun day all around!
We hope to see you there!
***If you can't make it by the clinic, you still have a chance to win a gift basket!
Pop by our Facebook page, click "Like" and you will be automatically be entered in a draw to win a prize every three months! CLICK HERE to go there now! ***
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