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Getting Ready for Your First Massage

October 26, 2023 - by Geneviève Latour

Before
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Before Leaving the House
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Arriving on Time
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Personalizing Your Experience
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Sweet orange: soothing, astringent, vivifying, restores the skin’s brightness

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Eucalyptus: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, alleviates rheumatism and muscle injuries, improves respiratory condition

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Lavender: calming, soothing, improves sleep, reduces anxiety and stress

Heading to the Massage Room
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During
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Speaking With Your Massage Therapist
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Breathing
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After
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Reduces muscular pain

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Relieves chronic pain

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Improves sleep

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Improves flexibility

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Eases tension

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Improves joint mobility

The Benefits of Massage Therapy on the Organism
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Strengthens the immune system

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Increases respiratory capacity

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Improves digestion

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Improves blood circulation and lymphatic system

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Improves certain skin conditions

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Encourages better overall health

The Benefits of Massage Therapy on the Mind
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Reduces stress and anxiety

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Reduces certain symptoms of depression

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Produces endorphins, dopamine and serotonin

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Improves mood

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Improves overall wellbeing

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Improves body and emotional awareness

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Increases energy flow

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Improves self-esteem and self-worth

The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Athletes
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Improves performance

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Reduces the risk of injury

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Improves recovery time

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Improves range of movement

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Releases tension point

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Increases mental acuity and confidence before a competition

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Reduces stress levels

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