Yes you should do both: After a 5 minute warm up as simple as marching on the spot to get the blood circulating through your muscles you can start your stretching routine safely. Hold each stretch 20 to 30 seconds and breath deeply. After your work out and cool down you do your stretches all again with no pain. Visit the Resources section of this website for more self-care exercises and stretches that can help you prevent injury and maximize the benefits of your treatments.

An epsom salt bath is recommended to soothe and to calm muscles, and enhance the benefits of the massage. It will help to alleviate stiffness you may feel the next day, and it is also recommended for use after workouts for the same reason. Have on hand a 2kg bag of epsom salts, and drink plenty of water to keep your tissues hydrated. Your therapist will advise you of any specific activities you should not do, as well as recommend useful exercises for your wellness goals.

If you wish to have silence, you should say so at the beginning of the treatment. The therapist may, however, require verbal information pertinent to health findings during the treatment.

Massage therapists are required to cover/drape you with a sheet so that they expose only the area which they are working on. You may need to undress for therapy. However, you do not need to expose yourself in any way that you are uncomfortable.

It is possible to work on a client who is dressed. So just let your therapist know your comfort level.

On your first visit you will complete a confidential health history form; if you wish, you may download a blank form to fill out prior to your visit. Your therapist will go over your health history form with you to determine your treatment needs and goals.

Prior to your first appointment, you may want to save time by printing off and completing your