Christy Gerard, MMT

How to Receive a Massage

From the moment you arrive at my home until the moment you leave, you will be my guest. I will make you feel welcome in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Although my home is located on a corner lot of a residential area (and very easy to find!), you will be amazed at how quiet, tranquil and serene it is once you are inside.

I will greet you at the door and take a moment to introduce myself, giving you a chance to feel at ease with me. There will be a few questions. Are there any medical conditions or injuries that I should be aware of? Are there any areas giving you problems or any that require any special attention? Please be open about expressing what you expect from the session.  Then I will escort you to my clinic. After answering any questions or addressing any concerns you may have, I will leave you alone for a few minutes to undress and lie face up on the massage table. You may completely disrobe or leave on as much clothing as you are comfortable with during the massage.  The sheet on the table will be used for draping.

Once you are on the table, relax, breathe deeply and sink into the padded table. Listen to the calming music, feel the warmth of the table and allow yourself slowly to drift away. After you are settled, I will rejoin you. As I begin, I will ask you to breathe deeply with me and relax.  Then, other than checking with you on occasion, I will remain quiet for the rest of the session unless you wish to chat or if you have issues that concern you and that you care to discuss. You can be assured that anything you say will be held in the strictest of confidence.

After determining your choice of oil, lotion or cream, I will begin spreading it onto your skin and working into the muscles.  While checking with you, I gradually apply greater pressure until we find the exact pressure you are most comfortable with. Feel yourself relax further, breathing deeply and letting go of all stress and built up tension.  After I have worked the last of the tension from your upper body, the massage continues with a soothing foot massage finally sweeping up each leg.

When it is time to turn over, I will help you to roll onto your stomach. I begin with your feet, gliding up along your legs to your thighs. The massage concludes with long, relaxing strokes on your back muscles, working out all the stress that has accumulated.   

At the conclusion of the massage, I will leave the room to allow you to dress.  Take a few moments to stretch your entire body; breathe softly and relax on the table until you feel ready to stand. 

You can be assured that your massage will be safe and professional as well as being relaxing.