| CENTRALLY LOCATED IN LAS COLINAS SERVING: irving - dallas - coppell - valley ranch - bedford - euless - hurst - colleyville - southlake - flower mound - grapevine - lewisville - carrollton and surrounding areas |
Las Colinas Therapeutic Massage
Expert massage therapists providing excellence in therapeutic massage
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What should you expect during your first massage
therapy visit?
Your massage therapist will require you to fill out a
health history form. Afterwards the therapist will begin
by asking you general questions to establish what
areas you would like worked on, if there are any
conditions needing to be addressed and to
determine if massage is appropriate for you. Your
massage therapist may perform certain
assessments and testing to evaluate your condition,
and to see if you have any presenting complaints.
Where will my massage session take place?
Your massage session will take place in a warm,
comfortable, quiet room. Soft music will be played to
help you relax. You will lie on a table especially
designed for your comfort. Only you and the therapist
will be in the room during your massage session.
What do you wear during the massage?
Depending on the primary technique your therapist
uses, you may or may not need to undress. For a full
body massage, most people undress completely.
However, you may choose to wear underwear. Your
massage therapist will give you privacy to undress,
and you will be covered with a sheet and blanket at all
times except for the area being worked on.
When you receive a massage you should remove as
much clothing as you can without sacrificing your
sense of modesty. You will be carefully draped at all
times, so even if you do decide to "go commando"
you will not be exposed. However there are some
garments that make the therapist's job more difficult.
Boxer shorts make it difficult to access the hip area,
and bra straps pose a challenge to the back. Sports
bras with their wide straps severely decrease the
effectiveness of a back massage, so they are not
recommended.
What do you do during a massage therapy
treatment?
Make yourself comfortable. If your therapist wants you
to adjust your position, she or he will either move you
or will ask you to move what is needed. Otherwise,
change your position anytime to make yourself more
comfortable. Many people close their eyes and relax
completely during a session; others prefer to talk. It's
up to you. It is your massage, and whatever feels
natural to you is the best way to relax. Do not hesitate
to ask questions at any time.
"No-Shows" Stuff happens.
Accidents, illness, death, traffic jams, car trouble, or
even being forgetful... we've all missed appointments.
We make every effort to make sure our clients know
when and where the appointment is, but sometimes
stuff happens.
If you know you can't make it to an appointment,
please call us at 972-255-4484 as soon as you
possibly can. It takes a certain amount of time to
prepare for and clean up after each client, even if they
never show up.
It also gives us the opportunity to make the time
available for someone else
Our policy is not to question a first missed
appointment. After all, stuff happens. If you miss a
second appointment there will be a $20 fee per
service missed. But if you miss two in a row, we will
not schedule a third, unless you pay for the service up
front.
therapy visit?
Your massage therapist will require you to fill out a
health history form. Afterwards the therapist will begin
by asking you general questions to establish what
areas you would like worked on, if there are any
conditions needing to be addressed and to
determine if massage is appropriate for you. Your
massage therapist may perform certain
assessments and testing to evaluate your condition,
and to see if you have any presenting complaints.
Where will my massage session take place?
Your massage session will take place in a warm,
comfortable, quiet room. Soft music will be played to
help you relax. You will lie on a table especially
designed for your comfort. Only you and the therapist
will be in the room during your massage session.
What do you wear during the massage?
Depending on the primary technique your therapist
uses, you may or may not need to undress. For a full
body massage, most people undress completely.
However, you may choose to wear underwear. Your
massage therapist will give you privacy to undress,
and you will be covered with a sheet and blanket at all
times except for the area being worked on.
When you receive a massage you should remove as
much clothing as you can without sacrificing your
sense of modesty. You will be carefully draped at all
times, so even if you do decide to "go commando"
you will not be exposed. However there are some
garments that make the therapist's job more difficult.
Boxer shorts make it difficult to access the hip area,
and bra straps pose a challenge to the back. Sports
bras with their wide straps severely decrease the
effectiveness of a back massage, so they are not
recommended.
What do you do during a massage therapy
treatment?
Make yourself comfortable. If your therapist wants you
to adjust your position, she or he will either move you
or will ask you to move what is needed. Otherwise,
change your position anytime to make yourself more
comfortable. Many people close their eyes and relax
completely during a session; others prefer to talk. It's
up to you. It is your massage, and whatever feels
natural to you is the best way to relax. Do not hesitate
to ask questions at any time.
"No-Shows" Stuff happens.
Accidents, illness, death, traffic jams, car trouble, or
even being forgetful... we've all missed appointments.
We make every effort to make sure our clients know
when and where the appointment is, but sometimes
stuff happens.
If you know you can't make it to an appointment,
please call us at 972-255-4484 as soon as you
possibly can. It takes a certain amount of time to
prepare for and clean up after each client, even if they
never show up.
It also gives us the opportunity to make the time
available for someone else
Our policy is not to question a first missed
appointment. After all, stuff happens. If you miss a
second appointment there will be a $20 fee per
service missed. But if you miss two in a row, we will
not schedule a third, unless you pay for the service up
front.
| 972-255-4484 |
How will a massage feel?
It usually depends on the techniques used. Many
massage therapists use a form of Swedish
massage, which is often a baseline for
practitioners. In a general Swedish massage, your
session may start with broad, flowing strokes
(effleurage) that will help calm your nervous system
and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body
becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be
increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas
of muscular tension. Often, a light oil or lotion is
used to allow your muscles to be massaged
without causing excessive friction to the skin. Do
not hesitate to ask questions or mention if you feel
any discomfort so that the massage therapist can
use another approach or technique.
Is a massage always appropriate?
No, there are several medical conditions that would
make massage inappropriate. That's why it is
necessary that you fill out the health history forms
and before you begin your session. The massage
therapist will ask general health questions to rule
out if you have any contraindications to massage. It
is very important that you inform the practitioner of
any health problems or medications you are taking.
If you are under a doctor's care, it is strongly
advised that you receive a written recommendation
for massage prior to any session. Your massage
therapist may require a recommendation or
approval from your doctor.
Will the massage oils used make me break-out?
All of our massage therapists use hypoallergenic
massage oils and lotions. However, if you have
sensitivity to certain types of oils or lotion please
bring it to the massage therapist's attention as
most practitioners have an assortment of oils and
lotions on hand.
How long will a massage treatment last?
The average full-body massage treatment lasts
approximately one hour. A half-hour appointment
only allows time for a partial massage session,
such as neck and shoulders, back or legs and feet.
Many people prefer a 60- to 90-minute session for
optimal relaxation. Always allow relaxation time
prior to and after the session
How will I feel after the massage therapy
treatment?
Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience
freedom from long-term aches and pains
developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an
initial period of feeling slowed down, people often
experience increased energy, heightened
awareness, and greater productivity which can last
for days. Since toxins are released from your soft
tissues during a massage, it is recommended you
drink plenty of water following your massage.
Massage therapists sometimes recommend a hot
Epsom salt bath that encourages the release of
toxins that may have been stirred up from the
massage treatment.
Being Late to your Appointment
If you're a couple of minutes late, it's not really a big
deal. It would be counterproductive to stress
yourself out in traffic trying to get to your massage.
However, if you are more than 15 minutes late and
we do not hear from you, we must assume that you
are not going to make your appointment and that
the time is available for other clients. If you arrive
more than 10 minutes late, you may not get all the
time you are paying for. It would be unfair to make
the next client wait.
It usually depends on the techniques used. Many
massage therapists use a form of Swedish
massage, which is often a baseline for
practitioners. In a general Swedish massage, your
session may start with broad, flowing strokes
(effleurage) that will help calm your nervous system
and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body
becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be
increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas
of muscular tension. Often, a light oil or lotion is
used to allow your muscles to be massaged
without causing excessive friction to the skin. Do
not hesitate to ask questions or mention if you feel
any discomfort so that the massage therapist can
use another approach or technique.
Is a massage always appropriate?
No, there are several medical conditions that would
make massage inappropriate. That's why it is
necessary that you fill out the health history forms
and before you begin your session. The massage
therapist will ask general health questions to rule
out if you have any contraindications to massage. It
is very important that you inform the practitioner of
any health problems or medications you are taking.
If you are under a doctor's care, it is strongly
advised that you receive a written recommendation
for massage prior to any session. Your massage
therapist may require a recommendation or
approval from your doctor.
Will the massage oils used make me break-out?
All of our massage therapists use hypoallergenic
massage oils and lotions. However, if you have
sensitivity to certain types of oils or lotion please
bring it to the massage therapist's attention as
most practitioners have an assortment of oils and
lotions on hand.
How long will a massage treatment last?
The average full-body massage treatment lasts
approximately one hour. A half-hour appointment
only allows time for a partial massage session,
such as neck and shoulders, back or legs and feet.
Many people prefer a 60- to 90-minute session for
optimal relaxation. Always allow relaxation time
prior to and after the session
How will I feel after the massage therapy
treatment?
Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience
freedom from long-term aches and pains
developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an
initial period of feeling slowed down, people often
experience increased energy, heightened
awareness, and greater productivity which can last
for days. Since toxins are released from your soft
tissues during a massage, it is recommended you
drink plenty of water following your massage.
Massage therapists sometimes recommend a hot
Epsom salt bath that encourages the release of
toxins that may have been stirred up from the
massage treatment.
Being Late to your Appointment
If you're a couple of minutes late, it's not really a big
deal. It would be counterproductive to stress
yourself out in traffic trying to get to your massage.
However, if you are more than 15 minutes late and
we do not hear from you, we must assume that you
are not going to make your appointment and that
the time is available for other clients. If you arrive
more than 10 minutes late, you may not get all the
time you are paying for. It would be unfair to make
the next client wait.