I was speaking with an acquaintance today and telling her about our store and massage therapy. She said she has never had a massage, but would sometimes think about getting one, but thought it was "just too weird". But, a minute or two later she was explaining how she has a lot of upper back tension due to her work. I suggested that she try getting a half hour massage, which she had never considered.
Many people have the perception that all massages are about an hour long and are always full body. While that works for a lot of people, not everyone wants their entire body worked on. Some people, like the woman I spoke with earlier, has specific areas that she needs addressed.
While a full body massage would still benefit her, a half hour massage is a great option that lets the therapist focus the time on a specific area. Our most popular half hour massages target neck & shoulders or lower back, but we can also work legs & feet or arms & hands, depending on the client's needs.
A half hour massage also has 2 other benefits - less time and lower price. For many of us, life is busy and hectic, and scheduling a 75 minute (we don't do 60 minute massages) massage is almost impossible. However, a half hour is much easier - before or after work, during a lunch hour, in between errands, you name it! And with a lower price, clients on a budget can usually come in more often, which helps them relieve or reduce many of their ailments (than just an occasional massage) and be proactive with their health.
The bottom line - massage therapy is a great tool for your preventative health & wellness, but you must get it on a regular basis (taking vitamins once or twice a year doesn't help you, does it?), whether it is a half hour, 75 minutes, or even 90 minutes!
If you have questions about whether massage therapy can help you, call and speak to one of our therapists or consult your doctor.
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