What to expect:

:: Preparing for your appointment

For you to get the most out of your massage therapy appointment, it’s important for you to bring a few things with you:

• Clothing you can easily move in. Sports shorts and, for women, a sports bra is helpful.
• If you are a new patient, a completed new patient history form 
• List of medications and any diagnostic imaging reports
• Your goals and a description of what success will be for you

:: During your appointment

• We’ll review your history and changes from your last treatment 
• You may be asked to move in ways you are not used to moving, including the ones that cause you discomfort 
• Depending on what is needed, your treatment may include a combination of hands-on therapies, facilitated stretching, instruction on relaxation techniques 
• You’ll receive instruction on and practice of homecare you can do between treatments to increase the benefit of your therapy session 

:: After your appointment

• We’ll reassess your condition to evaluate what’s changed and where to go from here 
• You may experience some discomfort or a slight increase in your symptoms 24-48 hours after your treatment. This is normal. Call your massage therapist if this lasts more than 48 hours 
• We’ll review your treatment plan and schedule addition appointments needed to complete that plan

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