| I can just imagine lying on my stomach, | | | | mind could use a break from school, but I |
| listening to soothing music, and falling into | | | | needed to do some research so that I knew |
| a deep relaxation. As a college student, I | | | | what to expect when I went to the massage |
| often find myself stressed out over all the | | | | studio.To prepare, I did some research on |
| assignments I have to complete in school. | | | | what to expect from a massage. As I started |
| Massage is supposed to relieve anxiety and so | | | | to search, I was overwhelmed by an array of |
| I decided to experience it for myself. It | | | | rules and regulations. It is the job of the |
| seems like there are so many different kinds | | | | therapist to ask the client some standard |
| of massage that at first I felt lost in a | | | | questions to help the therapist understand |
| world of leisure. A Swedish massage uses | | | | the body of his or her client. They will ask |
| long fluid strokes of different pressures | | | | why you are getting a massage and for some |
| over the body, while toning the muscles and | | | | background information about your physical |
| improving flexibility and circulation. I | | | | condition, medical history, lifestyle, stress |
| thought this sounded very soothing. Sports | | | | levels, and if you are already experiencing |
| massages are specialized Swedish massages | | | | pain in a specific area. They should discuss |
| that help athletes keep their muscles and | | | | with you health goals that massage can help |
| tissue in good condition and relax from | | | | you achieve. It is also appropriate to ask |
| stressful training. A medical massage is a | | | | about the certification of the therapist and |
| Swedish massage geared toward a certain | | | | the training they went through. I was then |
| trouble area. Thai massage incorporates yoga | | | | prepared to ask many questions during each |
| with a light massage by stretching with | | | | massage.One type of massage that I decided to |
| gentle pressures. Reflexology is an ancient | | | | experience was just a general relaxation |
| Chinese technique that uses pressure points | | | | massage. I went to The Pilates Wellness |
| in the hands, feet, and ears to restore | | | | Center where my instructor, Tatiana, |
| energy flow in the body. It is supposed to | | | | suggested that I should get a massage in |
| flush the body of toxins, relax the muscles | | | | their new studio to relax my muscles after a |
| and stimulate internal organs. I know after | | | | strenuous workout. Tatiana works me hard and |
| a long day of classes I could use some extra | | | | afterwards I could often use some pampering. |
| energy and stimulation. I knew my body and | | | | |