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F.A.Q.

Commonly ask questions .  If you do not see your question here please contact us.
  • Do I need to disrobe for the massage?
    Disrobing is NOT required massage can be performed over clothing .
  • How much should I tip?
    As a Medically based practice a tip is not accepted. Here are other way that you can express your appreciation: 1) Say, "thank you!" 2) leave a review! 3) spread the word - tell your friends about your amazing service! 4) come back to see me 5) write me a review on social media @OCTriAthleteMassage 6) give me a high-five, fist bump, or in these times, elbow bump!
  • How do you accept payments?
    Payments are accepted in Cash, Credit Card, Zelle and Venmo. A card on file is required to book an appt you can opt to pay in cash at the end of your session and your card will not be charged.
  • What's your cancellation policy?
    Find the cancellation policy :go to cancellation policy →
  • As the Client is it my responsibility to keep you the therapist up to date on my health?
    Yes it is your responsibility to notify me the therapist of any health changes that could affect our massage session. For example if you are on blood thinners it is contraindicated to use deep pressure due to you bruising easily while on that medication. Or if you have had surgery recently we may have to postpone the session or avoid the surgery sight. Communication is key in treating you.
  • WHAT CAUSES KNOTS?
    The hard knotty areas of muscle occur when the muscle fibers and fascia bind up and stick together forming adhesions, thereby disallowing fresh oxygen-rich blood to come into that area and trapping the metabolic wastes in the tissue. The metabolic wastes burn your tissues like an acid, causing pain and inflammation. These "knots" can also lead to potential injury, especially when combined with tightened or restricted muscles. Imagine tying a knot in a rubber band and then stretching it, the knot hinders the bands ability to perform its function.
  • IS IT FASCIA PAIN?
    What is Fascia? Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. When stressed, it tightens up.It’s designed to stretch as you move. But there are certain things that cause fascia to thicken and become sticky. When it dries up and tightens around muscles, it can limit mobility and cause painful knots to develop.
  • WHAT IS TRIGGER POINT MASSAGE?
    Trigger points are tender to the touch and can refer pain to distant parts of the body. 74% of trigger points are not located in the same place a person feels symptoms, TP massage address pain patterns focusing on releasing muscles in a specific order..
  • WHAT IS SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
    What is Active Release? It treats your body’s soft tissue by combining manipulation and movement.by identifying, isolating, and targeting the affected area to break up scar tissue. This promotes blood flow and faster healing of injuries. ART can be used to treat problems with your::muscles, ligaments, tendons & nerves.
  • WHAT IS PNF STRECHING?
    PNF is a stretching technique utilized to increase ROM and flexibility. . PNF involves both stretching and contracting (activation) of the muscle group being targeted in order to achieve maximum static flexibility. An example would be biceps and triceps in the arm and hamstrings and quadriceps in the leg. PNF has shown to help athletes improve performance and make speedy gains in range of motion. Not only does it increase flexibility, but it can also improve muscular strength.
  • HOW DOES CUPPING WORKS?
    The air inside the cup creates a vacuum. This causes your skin to rise and redden as your blood vessels expand. The cup is generally left in place for up to 3-minutes Cupping invigorates local circulation of qi and blood in the area being treated, resolving swelling, pain, and tension. By drawing impurities to the surface, it removes toxins. From a Western physiology perspective, cupping loosens connective tissue or fascia and stimulated blood flow to the surface. relieving muscle tension, promote cell repair, and aid in other regeneration.
  • Does my child need to disrobe for his/her massage?
    Disrobing is NOT required for children to participate in therapeutic touch. Massage can be performed over clothing and may involve INDIRECT physical contact. Depending on your child’s age, learning style, comfort level, or diagnoses, massage may be administered on a traditional massage table, on a chair, or on the floor.
  • Is it safe for my child to receive massage?
    It is absolutely safe for your child to receive massages. That is, given that they are healthy and or have received their doctors clearance. I only provide Massage and touch therapy to a pediatric client with their express permission, parental/caregiver permission, and medical consent as necessary. First, I do no harm. My intent is to create comfort, relaxation and provide compassionate care to young clients.
  • What is the protocol for a minor to receive massage?
    Before our first session we perform an extensive intake process including a phone conversation to establish your goals as a family, your child’s likes and dislikes, your child’s history with touch as well as health history forms and release forms. For clients 15 and under, the parent/guardian must always be present in the treatment space. Clients 15-17, may be in the treatment space by themselves if both client and parent/guardian are comfortable and provided an initialed consent on the first visit. During our initial visit, I will take time to explain the massage process to each child. We will practice saying "yes," "no," "softer, please," "a little more pressure, please," and other phrases to empower them during their massage sessions. I will take as much time as your child needs to feel comfortable with the process and answer any questions that you and your child may have.
  • What are some reasons why a child or teenager might get a massage?
    Benefits of Massage for Kids & Teens - Provide comfort - Promote relaxation - Reduce stress - Reduce pain - Ease depression - Decrease anxiety - Improve gastrointestinal functioning - Improve joint mobility/range of motion - Reduce chronic fatigue - Improve sleep patterns - Improve attentiveness and responsiveness - Decrease hypersensitivity to touch - Encourage vocalization - Enhance child’s body awareness - Promote parent-child bonding - Reduce colic/chronic abdominal pain - Improve attentiveness and responsiveness
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Neuromuscular  Massage

A trigger point is believed to be a localized spasm or knot in the muscle fiber that may cause pain to be referred to other, more distant parts of the body. I have seen clients who have been told they have arthritis of the elbow when the problem was actually the bicep muscle being so tight that the arm could not straighten and stress was being placed on the inside elbow joint, causing both pain and an inflammation.  Here is how a trigger point forms: Muscle overload causes an abnormal release of acetylcholine (from dysfunction in motor end plates). This release causes an influx of calcium into the sarcomeres in the affected area which, in turn, causes these sarcomeres to contract.

Neuromuscular  Massage
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Myofascial Release

IASTM tools are used for myofascial massage . Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin .These tools scan over and detect areas of injured fibrotic tissue. it activates certain nerve fibers ,break down tight scar tissue that surrounds the muscle and prevents it from relaxing helping  you repair and strengthen muscles .The treatment may feel  temporarily uncomfortable as the fascia is released and separated. It can feel burny, itchy, stingy and prickly. However these sensations pass quickly and the benefits can be felt as soon as the area is released. , signs of redness, warmth, bruising, small red dots, and itchiness over the treated areas can be evidenced and are signs of good “controlled” inflammation.

Myofascial Release
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Cupping

Cupping provides negative pressure and pulls up layers of soft tissue allowing fresh blood to flow and innervate muscles the marks left behind are a result of the blood being pulled into that area. The darker the mark, the more stagnant fluids (toxins, blood and lymph) were dredged up during treatment. The marks last anywhere from a few hours to several days. The more often you receive cupping for the same issue, the lighter the marks will be-  if you have an event coming up in the next week I suggest we not use the cups.

Cupping

Hot Stone

Hot Stones help you relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues throughout your body it also increase lymphocytes  that improves  your immune system, increases blood flows for  better circulation &  joints flexibility. Heat sensitivity  is different to every body please let me know if the hot stones or towels exceed your comfort level.

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Stretch

Therapy

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a more advanced form of flexibility training. PNF involves both stretching and contracting (activation) of the muscle group being targeted in order to achieve maximum static flexibility.  Developed at the Kabat-Kaiser Institute from 1946 to 1951 by neurophysiologist Herman Kabat and physical therapist Margaret “Maggie” Knott, PNF was initially developed for people with neurological conditions such as poliomyelitis. Later on, PNF expanded to treating musculoskeletal conditions.

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Reflexology

The theory behind reflexology is that areas of the body (Face, Hands & Feet) correspond to organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the reflexology points are believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body. Tools will be used for nerve stimulation & to  locate congestion, or tightness during the session, pressure will be applied to flood the neural pathways with relaxation bringing the body back into balance. Nerve endings lose sensitivity in parts of our body as we age (more so in the extremities). Reflexology has been associated with the stimulation of more than 7,000 different nerve endings during a 1-hour session, naturally increasing nerve functioning and reactivity.

Reflexology
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Lymphatic

Massage

Lymph drainage massage has become a popular form of massage due to its potential health benefits. This specialized approach focuses on the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. This type of massage aims to help the body maintain proper blood circulation, body fluid balance, and immune functions. 

The lymphatic system contains vessels and nodes with lymph, a mixture of proteins, water, waste products, and immune system elements. Located throughout the body, lymph nodes filter all this debris. 

The largest nodes are in the neck, groin, and armpits. They all work together to make sure "clean" lymph is transported back to the veins that carry blood toward the heart. 

  • Depression.

  • Digestive problems.

  • Swollen lymph nodes.

How Athletes utilize LDM:

  • Athletes who are recovering from an operation for a sports injury

  • As a maintenance regimen between intense training periods to combat swelling and delayed onset muscle soreness

 

Signs You Need Lymphatic Drainage Massage: 

  • Allergies and/or food sensitivities.

  • Bloating.

  • Brain fog.

  • Chronic lethargy (persistent tiredness)

  • Constipation.

  • Depression.

  • Digestive problems.

  • Swollen lymph nodes.

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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is thought of as both an art and a science. Humans have used aromatherapy for thousands of years.  Once Aromas are registered, scent travels faster to the brain than both sight or sound. Aromas can trigger emotional and even physical responses and allow vivid memory recall of people and places. Think of a time a smell has reminded you of something… Maybe your favourite place, a loved one or even a childhood memory. Aromatherapy has an array of benefits. It’s said to:

Aromatherapy

POLICIES

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TREATMENTS

When the body feels safe, relaxed and acknowledged, it can prevent and rehabilitate injuries, increase physical function and performance, and relieve pain symptoms. Therapeutic massage therapy offers restoration that our bodies need to return to homeostasis and to heal. 

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