AndreaLMT!!

wc0143 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:06 PM

AndreaLMT!!

Can you explain different massages and what it good for what?

I usually get one when we go on vacation and never know what kind is right for me. DH just always gets a *Sports Massage* I guess because it sounds manly

AndreaLMT Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:16 PM

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Hmmm...This could take a while...
Basically-

Swedish Massage- mainly for relaxation, relieving muscle tension. Slow, smooth strokes are used to ease tension & pain. Usually not a very deep massage. Probably most common.

Deep Tissue/Sports Massage- good for sports enthusiasts, people who are very tight, have areas that need very specific work, etc...
More intense massage, focuses on specific muscle groups, pressure tends to be stronger, stretching may be done.

Reflexology- 'massage' that is focused on the hands & feet. Prettty much, there are points on the hands/feet that correspond to different organs/parts of the body (kinds like acupuncture), so Reflexology is a great way to relax the entire body simply through the hands/feet.

There are TONS of massage modalities, any others you're curious about? Let me know.

wc0143 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:18 PM

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Are 'Aromatherapy' massages really just a Swedish with yummy smells?

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:19 PM

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I have a gift cert. for a massage from DH for the Spa at St. Tropez! What should I get?

ETA: I'm thinking swedish.

AndreaLMT Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:22 PM

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Posted by wc0143

Are 'Aromatherapy' massages really just a Swedish with yummy smells?

BINGO!
Sometimes people might do different things (every therapist has a different technique), but for the most part, yeah.

AndreaLMT Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:24 PM

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Posted by nov04LIbride

I have a gift cert. for a massage from DH for the Spa at St. Tropez! What should I get?

What's on the menu????
I'll tell you this, I'm not a fan of the Hot Stone thing. Try it once if you're curious, but I'm not in love with oily stones being rubbed on me. I prefer real hands.

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:26 PM

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Here are my options!

muscle meltdown
deep tissue
target area
expectant mom (rule that out!)

AndreaLMT Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:29 PM

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Posted by nov04LIbride

Here are my options!

muscle meltdown
deep tissue
target area
expectant mom (rule that out!)

What's a muscle meltdown???
I personally like Deep Tissue, but I need deeper, specific work b/c my body takes a beating in my profession.
The target area sounds cool if you maybe just want your upper body done (back, neck shoulders, hands).
It's all about what your body needs.
If you like strong pressure, go for the DT, if you want a lighter, relaxing massage, I'm assuming that's what the Muscle Meltdown is.

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:31 PM

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Posted by AndreaLMT

What's a muscle meltdown???
I personally like Deep Tissue, but I need deeper, specific work b/c my body takes a beating in my profession.
The target area sounds cool if you maybe just want your upper body done (back, neck shoulders, hands).
It's all about what your body needs.
If you like strong pressure, go for the DT, if you want a lighter, relaxing massage, I'm assuming that's what the Muscle Meltdown is.

Muscle meltdown is a gentle swedish massage with warm almond cream and heat packs to soothe, relax, and de-stress.

I'm thinking deep tissue now....So many choices!

ETA: Thanks for the advice!

wc0143 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:32 PM

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I had a massage once that was soooooooo deep, I was sore for days!!! It was awful!!! And HURT!!!

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:33 PM

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Posted by wc0143

I had a massage once that was soooooooo deep, I was sore for days!!! It was awful!!! And HURT!!!

Maybe I should go for muscle meltdown then? Life is so hard.

AndreaLMT Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:34 PM

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Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by AndreaLMT

What's a muscle meltdown???
I personally like Deep Tissue, but I need deeper, specific work b/c my body takes a beating in my profession.
The target area sounds cool if you maybe just want your upper body done (back, neck shoulders, hands).
It's all about what your body needs.
If you like strong pressure, go for the DT, if you want a lighter, relaxing massage, I'm assuming that's what the Muscle Meltdown is.

Muscle meltdown is a gentle swedish massage with warm almond cream and heat packs to soothe, relax, and de-stress.

I'm thinking deep tissue now....So many choices!

ETA: Thanks for the advice!

No prob.
Wow, if I were you, I'd ask if I can get the DT w/ the warm cream, hot packs, etc... that would be heaven!
(They can totally do that, I always use heated cream in my massages, AND a heated table, AND a heated eye pillow, so it CAN be done! )

wc0143 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:35 PM

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Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by wc0143

I had a massage once that was soooooooo deep, I was sore for days!!! It was awful!!! And HURT!!!

Maybe I should go for muscle meltdown then? Life is so hard.

It was only once at this weird spa in the city. It was a gift to myself ... a half day of beauty the night before Thanksgiving. Tim & I would stay in the city & got watch the ballons being blown up ... I was so sore I wanted to die!! And I my face was hurting from the facial, and my butt skins felt like they had exfoliated with high grit sandpaper!!!!

wc0143 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:36 PM

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Posted by AndreaLMT
(They can totally do that, I always use heated cream in my massages, AND a heated table, AND a heated eye pillow, so it CAN be done! )

My god, girlfriend, when are you coming over???????????

AndreaLMT Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:37 PM

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Posted by wc0143

Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by wc0143

I had a massage once that was soooooooo deep, I was sore for days!!! It was awful!!! And HURT!!!

Maybe I should go for muscle meltdown then? Life is so hard.

It was only once at this weird spa in the city. It was a gift to myself ... a half day of beauty the night before Thanksgiving. Tim & I would stay in the city & got watch the ballons being blown up ... I was so sore I wanted to die!! And I my face was hurting from the facial, and my butt skins felt like they had exfoliated with high grit sandpaper!!!!

I'm sorry...your 'butt skins'?

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:37 PM

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Posted by wc0143

Posted by AndreaLMT
(They can totally do that, I always use heated cream in my massages, AND a heated table, AND a heated eye pillow, so it CAN be done! )

My god, girlfriend, when are you coming over???????????

You have a very lucky husband! Or is it like once you get home you never want to give another massage again? But then again I am on the computer all day long and come home to spend all night on the computer!

nov04LIbride Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:38 PM

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Posted by AndreaLMT

Posted by wc0143

Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by wc0143

I had a massage once that was soooooooo deep, I was sore for days!!! It was awful!!! And HURT!!!

Maybe I should go for muscle meltdown then? Life is so hard.

It was only once at this weird spa in the city. It was a gift to myself ... a half day of beauty the night before Thanksgiving. Tim & I would stay in the city & got watch the ballons being blown up ... I was so sore I wanted to die!! And I my face was hurting from the facial, and my butt skins felt like they had exfoliated with high grit sandpaper!!!!

I'm sorry...your 'butt skins'?

We got a couples massage in Jamaica on our HM and they massaged your butt...It was really weird!

AndreaLMT Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:39 PM

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Hey, there ARE muscles there too ya know.

wc0143 Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:40 PM

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Posted by AndreaLMT

Posted by wc0143

Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by wc0143

I had a massage once that was soooooooo deep, I was sore for days!!! It was awful!!! And HURT!!!

Maybe I should go for muscle meltdown then? Life is so hard.

It was only once at this weird spa in the city. It was a gift to myself ... a half day of beauty the night before Thanksgiving. Tim & I would stay in the city & got watch the ballons being blown up ... I was so sore I wanted to die!! And I my face was hurting from the facial, and my butt skins felt like they had exfoliated with high grit sandpaper!!!!

I'm sorry...your 'butt skins'?

I think I meant just butt skin ...

AndreaLMT Posted: Mar 15, 2005 09:41 PM

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Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by wc0143

Posted by AndreaLMT
(They can totally do that, I always use heated cream in my massages, AND a heated table, AND a heated eye pillow, so it CAN be done! )

My god, girlfriend, when are you coming over???????????

You have a very lucky husband! Or is it like once you get home you never want to give another massage again? But then again I am on the computer all day long and come home to spend all night on the computer!