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SESSION AVAILABILITY
LUTON
599a Hitchin Road - LU2 7UW
Day appointments - Monday | Wed | Fri
Evening appointments - Wed | Fri
Saturday appointments (every other weekend)
9.45am to 5.30pm
Mobile Services
Mobile service are available for Pamper Parties | Home Spa Days or Corporate Events only
(see Parties/Demo page or Corporate Clients page for more information)
NORTHAMPTON
69 St Leonard's Road - NN4 8DL
Alternate Thursdays sessions from 10.30 to 7.00pm
There are now a number of Therapists located at the luton therapy rooms
who have availability please call Lynda for more information
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| WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON MY FIRST VISIT?
You will be asked to arrive about 10 minutes early to your
first session. This is to complete a consultation with your
therapist to have a clear understanding of your medical history and what type of treatment you would like.
Wear loose fitting clothing and bring warm outdoor clothes
if you have a session during cold weather to maintain the
benefits of the massage for as long as possible. Also bring a bottle of water with you.
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN ONCE THE SESSION
IS FINISHED?
The Therapist will discuss with you after care and home care
advice. You may feel drowsy after a treatment so feel free to ground yourself in the waiting area by walking and sitting. Please take
care when travelling home and plan to relax for the rest of
the day if that is possible.
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WILL I NEED TO UNDRESS COMPLETELY?
Depending upon the treatment you chose. You will be asked
to remove your outer clothing down to your pants. Your modesty
will be preserved and your body will be covered at all times by towels
- the only areas that will be exposed shall be the part that
is being massaged.
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WHY MIGHT I NEED MY DOCTOR’S
APPROVAL?
Which treatment you chose combined with certain medical conditions might require GP approval before massage. For example cardio vascular
conditions, forms of arthritis, oedemas, pinched nerves and certain pregnancy conditions.
There
is a list of conditions outlined in the consultation form
however this is not exhaustive please speak to your therapist
if you are at all unsure.
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WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE
PRESSURE?
Some people have sensitive skin, allergic reactions, are very
ticklish or prefer a firm massage.
We agree a Massage Contract (agreeing outcome, depth and pace) before the session starts which includes a safety contract so if I'm working too deeply just tell me and I'll adjust the treatment
accordingly.
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DO I NEED TO TALK DURING THE
SESSION?
No - this is your time to switch off - obviously if you ask me a question I will answer you. The therapist may ask
if you are comfortable or if the pressure is ok . If you have
booked a trigger point session then you will be asked to work
together to confirm whether there is referred pain, whether
the pain is reducing / releasing and what scale the trigger point pressure
is.
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CAN I EAT OR DRINK BEFORE / AFTER A SESSION?
Only a light meal 1 hourbefore or after a session (or 2 if it is a larger meal).
Heavy fatty
foods can leave you feeling uncomfortable. Alcohol
consumption or
un-prescribed drugs are not appropriate pre
or post treatment.
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WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Please ensure you drink water to flush your body system.Toxins within the muscle tissue are released into the lymph system and will travel to your kidneys to be passed out of the body. Help dilute this affect with regular water consumption - slow and steady.
Up to 48 hours after the massage you might feel the need
to urinate frequently, bowel movements, have a headache, thirsty or feel sleepy. If you have booked a Medical Massage session you might feel your muscles sore in the following 24-hours where they have been worked and you might also feel flu-like symptoms.
Tell your therapist as this will be recorded on your personal
file.
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IS MASSAGE ALWAYS THE BEST OPTION?
There might be occasions where the therapist may recommend
and refer you onto another specialist practitioner for further
work. However, the therapist will discuss this with you
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