Thai Yoga Massage & Active Isolated Stretching
A hands on approach for maximum flexibility and mobility, vitality and well being
Allston, MA 02134
ph: 617-777-2098
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FAQ
Who can receive Thai Yoga Massage?
Anybody who is open and willing to the experience of listening to their own body with a deep understanding, compassion and awareness.
How long does a typical session last?
A typical session lasts from 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours, but sessions as long as 2 1/2 hours can be booked.
Do you have to be familiar with yoga to receive Thai Yoga Massage?
No. Although some knowledge of yoga is helpful, these are not prerequisites to receiving Thai Yoga Massage.
Are any oils or lotions used?
For the complete bodywork, no oils, creams or lotions are used. At the end of the session, there is a soothing facial massage, which also incorporates some acupressure points. At this time, essential oils may be applied to provide you with a more relaxing experience.
How often can I receive a Thai Yoga Massage?
Your body is often the best indicator of this. There are really no contraindications to receiving a bodywork session everyday, but give yourself at least a few days to see how you feel both physically and emotionally after each session. Making Thai Yoga Massage a part of your regular health regimen is also a very good preventive strategy, helping to fortify and rebalance your body and maintain vitality.
What does it mean when you speak of opening the channels, working the body energetically?
The tradition of Thai Yoga Massage is based on the theory that there are energy lines which run throughout the body. Our life force circulates in well established cycles along these lines. If there is any blockage (which arises from stress, lack of movement, poor eating habits, shallow breathing, etc.) along these lines, this circulation is impeded and signs of physical, emotional or even spiritual dis-ease can result.
How do I find a practitioner of Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage?
Practitioners who have been trained and certified in the Lotus Palm technique are listed on the Lotus Palm site and can be contacted directly.
- Are there any side effects or risks receiving Thai Yoga Massage?
According to the National Center For Complementary and Alternative Medicine & National Institutes Of Health:
Massage therapy appears to have few serious risks if appropriate cautions are followed.
Health care providers recommend that patients not have massage therapy if they have one or more of the following conditions:
-Deep vein thrombosis( a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs)
-A bleeding disorder or taking blood-thinning drugs
-Damaged blood vessels
-Weakened bones from osteoporosis, a recent fracture or cancer
-A fever
-Any of the following in an area that would be massaged:
-An open or healing wound
-A tumor
-Damaged nerves
-An infection or acute inflammation
-Inflammation from radiation treatment
If you have one or more of the following conditions, be sure to consult your health care provider before having massage:
-Pregnancy
-Cancer
-Fragile skin, as from diabetes or a healing scar
-Heart problems
-Dermatomyositis, a disease of the connective tissue
-A history of physical abuse
Side effects of massage therapy may include:
-Temporary pain or discomfort
-Bruising
-Swelling
Here is your risk free invitation, just 1 hour out of 168 in the week to discover what I consider the easiest, most effective way to true health, healing and happiness.
Contact us at david@totalbodystretch.org or call 617-777-2098 and schedule your appointment.
At Total Body Stretch we learn alot by listening to you!
If you have any questions, inquirires or want to make an appointment right now with me...David O'Connell
National Certification Board for therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Allston, MA 02134
ph: 617-777-2098
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