What is a 4 hand Massage?
In a four-hands massage, two therapists work on one client, often using a wide combination of techniques and moves. A four-hands massage can be like experiencing two full body massages at the same time. Being world-class massage therapists we will use the client’s body as a form of canvas onto which we choreograph slow, detailed moves of varying paces and pressures. When two therapists and four hands hit your body, your mind reacts differently. At first you might find yourself trying to keep track of the therapists, where each one is and what each one is doing, struggling to keep it all in a very logical order in your head. But very quickly your brain realizes it’s not sure who is doing what, and gives up control. This is a powerful treatment for anyone who has a hard time letting go during treatments.
What is bodywork?
Bodywork is a unique and holistic approach to treating the body, which incorporates more than one modality of healing techniques. Many people train to become a massage therapist, but becoming a bodyworker takes times and maturation.
Bodywork and massage therapy are technically one in the same, though more specifically, bodywork is part of a larger holistic umbrella that encompasses massage therapy, much as it does other forms of herbal and even energy therapy. The landscape of bodywork is indeed vast, and always evolving.
Bodywork and massage therapy are technically one in the same, though more specifically, bodywork is part of a larger holistic umbrella that encompasses massage therapy, much as it does other forms of herbal and even energy therapy. The landscape of bodywork is indeed vast, and always evolving.
TREATMENT PREPARATION TIPS:
Shower before & after your treatment.
Arrive on time.
Try not to tense up during the treatment.
Be comfortable with your birthday suit.
Do no eat a large meal before any treatment.
Drink plenty of water before & after your treatment.
Do not drink large amounts of alcohol before a treatment.
Do not sunbathe/tan on the day of a high intensity massage treatment.
Do not be afraid to communicate if the treatment is beyond your personal intensity threshold.
Provide post treatment feedback to allow a greater understanding of desires.
Understand that building any relationship takes time.
Respect the therapists personal space.
Gratuity is not mandatory, but highly appreciated.
Arrive on time.
Try not to tense up during the treatment.
Be comfortable with your birthday suit.
Do no eat a large meal before any treatment.
Drink plenty of water before & after your treatment.
Do not drink large amounts of alcohol before a treatment.
Do not sunbathe/tan on the day of a high intensity massage treatment.
Do not be afraid to communicate if the treatment is beyond your personal intensity threshold.
Provide post treatment feedback to allow a greater understanding of desires.
Understand that building any relationship takes time.
Respect the therapists personal space.
Gratuity is not mandatory, but highly appreciated.
TREATMENT aftercare TIPS:
Drink plenty of water after your treatment. This helps you with dehydration, lost fluids, & reduces fatigue.
Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine containing beverage for 12 hours, as they have dehydrating properties.
Avoid strenuous activity for the next 12 hours, to help your body relax and de-stress further.
Take time to do simple breathing exercise; inhale positive vibes, exhale negative energy.
When sitting in front of a computer for longer than 20 minutes, stand up to stretch and gently warm up your joints.
Massage treatments work best, when performed on a regular bases; incorporate them into your personal self care plan.
Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine containing beverage for 12 hours, as they have dehydrating properties.
Avoid strenuous activity for the next 12 hours, to help your body relax and de-stress further.
Take time to do simple breathing exercise; inhale positive vibes, exhale negative energy.
When sitting in front of a computer for longer than 20 minutes, stand up to stretch and gently warm up your joints.
Massage treatments work best, when performed on a regular bases; incorporate them into your personal self care plan.
TREATMENT Contra-actions (healing):
Occasionally, you may experience any of the following reactions up to 24-48 hours after any high intensity massage treatment; this is known as a contra-action and is the body’s response to the intensity of the treatment, some contra-actions may occur please refer to the above mentioned tips to help you if you do experience any of the following:
Headache
Dizziness or nausea
Disrupted sleeping pattern
Soreness / Tenderness
Muscles may feel tired and achy
Increased urination or passing stools
Increased thirst
Fatigue
These reactions are uncommon but perfectly normal and show that toxins are being expelled from the body, so that it may re-balance and cleanse itself.
Headache
Dizziness or nausea
Disrupted sleeping pattern
Soreness / Tenderness
Muscles may feel tired and achy
Increased urination or passing stools
Increased thirst
Fatigue
These reactions are uncommon but perfectly normal and show that toxins are being expelled from the body, so that it may re-balance and cleanse itself.
