FAQ'S
Are the therapists licensed and certified?
How often should I receive massage?
Do I need doctors referral?
Do I have any control during the massage?
Will I be naked during the massage?
What is a full-body massage?
Do you recommend any behaviors during the massage?
What kind of massage do you give?
What are some of the benefits?
Are the therapists licensed and certified?
All of our therapists receive certification from the school from which they graduated. Massage therapists are required to be licensed by the City of Winnipeg and registered with the Massage Therapy Association. Academy Massage Therapists have a minimum of 2 years experience.
How often should I receive massage?
Every week is highly beneficial and recommended. Some clients want a massage two or three times a week; others once a month. It depends on your cycle whether it is weekly, monthly, seasonal, or yearly.
Do I need doctors referral?
Unless your are taking medication or have a specific condition that concerns you, massage therapy by a licensed professional should not require a physician's referral. However, some doctors may recommend massage therapy as a part of certain treatments. You should inform your therapist of anything that might be a factor of your overall condition. Academy Massage will also work with your insurance company. Please ask for details.
Do I have any control during the massage?
We recommend your communicate with your massage therapist regarding the pressure or style of the technique. Also,environmental factors such as draping, temperature, volume of music or scents can be influenced by your participation. If you do not want to have a particular part of your body massaged, you should communicate that clearly and early on to your massage therapist.
Will I be naked during the massage?
The client is recommended to remove all clothing and jewellery except for their lower underwear. Women are asked to remove their bras. Clients will always be draped by a sheet over their entire body except for the therapy area. Draping is not optional.
What is a full-body massage?
When a massage therapist goes to school, we are taught full-body massage which includes the entire body except for the breasts and genital areas.
Do you recommend any behaviors during the massage?
Breathe deeply and regularly. The deeper your breathe, the more likely you are to reap the benefits of massage. Except for communication about the technique, talking is not recommended. It is a distraction and will decrease the full benefit of massage. Massage releases toxins into your bloodstream which can be disagreeable a few hours after the treatment. Drinking water will flush out the toxins from your system.
What kind of massage do you give?
The massage therapy we provide is for your stress/pain relief, relaxation and enjoyment. A Swedish massage is usually requested for relaxation, enjoyment or stress relief. Deep-tissue work, a very strong style of massage, is recommended for overly tight, hard muscles. Sport massage is recommended before or after a sporting event. Neuromuscular work is for a specific problem areas that need to be addressed. Many massage therapists use an eclectic approach, integrating all of these techniques and customizing the massage to each client's individual needs.
What are some of the benefits?
The effects of massage include better blood circulation, antidepressant effects such as mood elevation, mental relief, greater physical flexibility, pain/tension relief and stronger immunity. As well, massage complements other therapies such as chiropractic/physical therapy, and it's helpful for pregnancy, the elderly, infants, athletes and worker morale.
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