Massage Therapy Tips

How to Select a Good Massage Therapist

Admit it or not, not all the massages we've had before satisfied us. Either all we wanted was to relax and the therapist ended up digging their elbows into our back, or we actually wanted some deep work but the therapist started giving us a Swedish massage, which is, of course, much too light. It doesn't have to be like that in the future.

If you're careful about choosing your next Shiatsu Oakville ON therapist, you'll make a better choice next time. The following are good questions to ask any prospect:

> What kind of massage education do they hold?

Did they study in an officially recognized (accredited) school?

Is the school popular or relatively unknown?

> Do they have a license and are they certified?

There are states where a license and certification are needed, but others only require certification. It's always best to use a therapist who doesn't only have formal training but these two as well.

> How long is their professional experience as a Massage Therapy Oakville ON therapist?

The more experience a therapist has, the more intuitive he has likely become. They are also likely to have a better understanding of the human body's anatomy and physiology, and that makes them work more effective.

> Which client types do they specialize in, if any, and what are their general goals for treatment?

In some cases, a therapist may only work with athletes, children, the elderly or other people with special needs to be met. Of course, you want to choose a therapist who is most likely to satisfy your own specific needs.

> What modality is their favorite modality, and what are their personal beliefs when it comes to massage and healing?

Some therapists like to give deep tissue massage, but others are more for the gentle approach - that is, letting the body heal itself on its own without the application of force. You must know the type of work enjoyed by your prospective therapist, as that will most surely have an impact on your experience with them. You can even ask them why they selected this profession. If you have a therapist who absolutely loves what he's doing, he will be able to give you way better quality work than anyone who doesn't.

These questions, aside from reading online reviews, can surely help in finding the best massage therapist for you. But in the end, the best way to know whether someone is great for you or not, is to reserve a session with them. What's great is that you may not have to go through an entire hour of trial massage. You can book a 30-minute session and then simply extend when you want to. You may have found a good therapist by then, but if you still want more options, try another therapist until you end up with the perfect one.

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