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Muscle therapy as pointed throughout this website has many many physical and
emotional benefits. Muscle therapy is sought for acute, nagging or chronic
ailments. Perhaps you are getting muscle therapy treatment as part of a
preventive wellness program. Muscle therapy ranks second only to over-the-
counter remedies in seeking relief from pain. As more research becomes
available, muscle therapy will likely become the treatment of choice for pain
relief. Muscle therapy not only eases pain but also can eliminate or correct the
source that is causing the pain.
While are many people turning to muscle therapy for pain relief and wellness,
there are a great many people who have not. Some feel they do not have the
time. However, the majority of the public is unsure or uncertain as to what to
expect. Thankfully with medical research and the known benefits of muscle
therapy the uncertainty is becoming obsolete.
It is very important that current and future patients of muscle therapy know
what to expect before, during and after a therapy session. A patient seeking
muscle therapy should seek out a therapist who graduated and is certified from
a reputable, accredited (COMTA) school. A reputable therapist should also be
a professional member in good standing of a local and national association of
therapists.
The actual therapy session starts with the first phone call between patient and
therapist. A good therapist will put a patient at ease by questions that are
asked and answered during the phone call. The therapist will ask what brings
the patient to the therapist; is there an issue that is specific the patient
wants to address? Is this a wellness treatment? By the time the initial phone
call is completed it will be made clear to the patient the professional
expectations of the session that they have booked.
When the therapist and the patient meet face to face the patient is greeted
warmly in a comfortable, clean and safe setting. Some simple forms will be
given to the patient to fill out regarding their health. There are not many
contraindications for massage, however there are a few and it is important that
the therapist be made aware. The patient and the therapist then discuss what
the patient is looking to accomplish during the treatment. The therapist will
then explain the techniques to be used to treat the patient.
Communication is the key to an effective session. Without good communication
between patient and therapist the session can be counterproductive. A good
therapist will explain that the patient has complete control of the session.
During the initial interview draping of the patient is discussed. Draping means
that the patient is completely covered during treatment except the area being
worked. At no time ever will the genital areas (men and woman) or breasts
(woman) be exposed or touched. I am often asked how should I dress? I
always explain, please dress down to your comfort level. Whatever that
comfort level is treatment can be done effectively.
The therapist must empower the patient to speak freely. If during the session
to much or too little pressure is used the patient must feel comfortable enough
to tell the therapist. As well, a good therapist will check in with the patient
through out the session about the amount of pressure. While there may be
some slight discomfort in trying to release muscles, breaking up adhesions, or
stretching out a muscle, there should never be PAIN. If there are specific
areas to be focused on, the therapist should again check with the patient to
make sure the specific area(s) is being addressed to their satisfaction.
Communication can not be emphasised enough.
Once the session is complete, the therapist will leave the room allowing the
patient time to acclimate themselves. Once the patient is ready, the therapist
will discuss areas that needed attention. The therapist will also encourage the
patient to discuss how they felt during the session. It is important that the
patient and therapist end the session by being on the same page as to the
findings and the treatment plan going forward.
emotional benefits. Muscle therapy is sought for acute, nagging or chronic
ailments. Perhaps you are getting muscle therapy treatment as part of a
preventive wellness program. Muscle therapy ranks second only to over-the-
counter remedies in seeking relief from pain. As more research becomes
available, muscle therapy will likely become the treatment of choice for pain
relief. Muscle therapy not only eases pain but also can eliminate or correct the
source that is causing the pain.
While are many people turning to muscle therapy for pain relief and wellness,
there are a great many people who have not. Some feel they do not have the
time. However, the majority of the public is unsure or uncertain as to what to
expect. Thankfully with medical research and the known benefits of muscle
therapy the uncertainty is becoming obsolete.
It is very important that current and future patients of muscle therapy know
what to expect before, during and after a therapy session. A patient seeking
muscle therapy should seek out a therapist who graduated and is certified from
a reputable, accredited (COMTA) school. A reputable therapist should also be
a professional member in good standing of a local and national association of
therapists.
The actual therapy session starts with the first phone call between patient and
therapist. A good therapist will put a patient at ease by questions that are
asked and answered during the phone call. The therapist will ask what brings
the patient to the therapist; is there an issue that is specific the patient
wants to address? Is this a wellness treatment? By the time the initial phone
call is completed it will be made clear to the patient the professional
expectations of the session that they have booked.
When the therapist and the patient meet face to face the patient is greeted
warmly in a comfortable, clean and safe setting. Some simple forms will be
given to the patient to fill out regarding their health. There are not many
contraindications for massage, however there are a few and it is important that
the therapist be made aware. The patient and the therapist then discuss what
the patient is looking to accomplish during the treatment. The therapist will
then explain the techniques to be used to treat the patient.
Communication is the key to an effective session. Without good communication
between patient and therapist the session can be counterproductive. A good
therapist will explain that the patient has complete control of the session.
During the initial interview draping of the patient is discussed. Draping means
that the patient is completely covered during treatment except the area being
worked. At no time ever will the genital areas (men and woman) or breasts
(woman) be exposed or touched. I am often asked how should I dress? I
always explain, please dress down to your comfort level. Whatever that
comfort level is treatment can be done effectively.
The therapist must empower the patient to speak freely. If during the session
to much or too little pressure is used the patient must feel comfortable enough
to tell the therapist. As well, a good therapist will check in with the patient
through out the session about the amount of pressure. While there may be
some slight discomfort in trying to release muscles, breaking up adhesions, or
stretching out a muscle, there should never be PAIN. If there are specific
areas to be focused on, the therapist should again check with the patient to
make sure the specific area(s) is being addressed to their satisfaction.
Communication can not be emphasised enough.
Once the session is complete, the therapist will leave the room allowing the
patient time to acclimate themselves. Once the patient is ready, the therapist
will discuss areas that needed attention. The therapist will also encourage the
patient to discuss how they felt during the session. It is important that the
patient and therapist end the session by being on the same page as to the
findings and the treatment plan going forward.
558 West Uwchlan Avenue
(Route 113 just west of Route 100)
Exton, Pa 19341
(Route 113 just west of Route 100)
Exton, Pa 19341
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