Before the massage
1. How should I prepare for a treatment?
Before the massage it is recommended to have a shower and eat a light meal at least an hour and a half in advance.
2. What should I wear?
Depending on the situation, the treatment can be carried out in underwear or in short outerwear (shorts, sports bra/t-shirt/short-sleeved T-shirt).
3. What should I bring?
If you have, bring along your doctor’s recommendation and medical records that are related to your problem. Comfortable change of clothing (shorts, sports bra/t-shirt/short-sleeved T-shirt)
The treatment
1. How does the first treatment take place?
The first session starts with a condition assessment, where I will assess posture, current movement patterns, possible asymmetries, dysfunctions/functional imbalances, and existing range of motion based on complaints.
2. What should I do during the massage/treatment?
Follow my instructions, we will check that changes have taken place in the body during the continuous check-backs. When doing so, please always listen to your own body's signals. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them as you go.
3. What should I do after the massage/treatment?
Immediately after the treatment, it's worth relaxing for a few minutes. After the manual and movement therapy treatments, you may feel the affected area for a few days (about 48 hours). If you have been given homework, you can do it from the next day.
Time and regularity
1. How long can the treatments be?
This varies from case to case. Depends on the area of the body being treated and the size of the painful area. If you have a musculoskeletal problem, please book 1.5 hours for your first session. In very acute cases, an hour is sufficient if you cannot find an appointment nearby. Generally, for a therapeutic session or a progression session, 60 minute sessions are recommended. If someone wants a full body massage for a regenerative purpose, then again 1.5 hour intervals are recommended, while for a more superficial, refreshing massage, 60 minutes for the whole body is sufficient. If the target zones are not the whole body but body segments, 60 minutes is still sufficient. In other cases (small joints, a single body segment, kinesio-tape application), 30 minutes may be sufficient.
2. How regularly should I use the massage/services for long-lasting results?
This may vary from individual to individual. The optimum is 1-2 sessions per week to make progress in treatment. As the condition improves (recovery of function, reduction of pain, improvement in quality of life), the frequency of appointments can be reduced. After reaching the target, you can reduce the number of sessions to periodic meetings (e.g. monthly, quarterly).
Booking and cancellation
1. How far in advance should I book?
It is advisable to book one/ a few weeks in advance, but depending on availability it may be possible to book 1-2 days in advance. In the case of a sudden acute problem, it is possible to book an extra appointment outside of the office hours. Please email or contact me by phone or text message.
2. Can the massage/appointment be cancelled, if so how far in advance?
Cancellation is free of charge if made at least 24 hours in advance. By finalising your booking and by sending us an email afterwards, you automatically accept the cancellation conditions.
3. What payment methods are available?
Payment by cash, card and bank transfer is possible.
Contraindications
In which cases is it not recommended to come for a massage/treatment?
Fever- Infectious diseases
- In the case of recent trauma (e.g. fracture, sprain, muscle tear, etc.),in an acute stage or depending on the extent of the injury (based on medical opinion)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis) [c.i.] in acute phase
- Infectious skin diseases
- Hypersensitivity
- Epidermal deficiency
- Immediately after a heart attack, in decompensated cardiac failure
- Debilitated state
- Hemophilia
- Advanced Osteoporosis
- On the heaviest day of menstruation if accompanied by severe pain and discomfort
- First and third trimester of pregnancy
- Severe vasoconstriction, ulcer
- Varicose veins, being at risk for Thrombosis
- Untreated hypertension