Assisted Stretching During a Session

Many clients ask since I have a one price policy how do I incorporate enhancements or additional techniques into my sessions so that they flow and feel cohesive? The answer is that the most important way to make that happen during the pre-chat at phase of the session in order to give me a moment to design more cohesive experience once I reenter the room to begin the massage. A great example of this is when someone tells me during the pre-chat portion of the session that they are having a range of motion problems or that they feel stiff in the morning it gives me an opportunity to ask questions but also to suggest we do some range of motion and flexibility test during session. With the rise of internet exploration and research comes a new type of consumer who it's about 80% of the information correct. The ability to fully understand a subject matter involved experience along with investigation and stretching is one of the most commonly misunderstood subjects in this industry. There's a commonly held belief that stretching has to be done separate from bodywork for example and this is simply not true. https://www.massagemag.com/guide-to-assisted-stretching-techniques-117713/ . Stretching during a session can help you useful diagnostic tool but it can also be very relaxing. Unlike facilities that are dedicated to simply stretching integrated into a massage session can have additional benefits. https://www.stretchlab.com/ when it comes to working with clients and doing a massage stretching session a couple things need to be taken into account. Most importantly: Is it healthy to stretch a certain area due to prior injury or soreness? The second most important thing is whether a client feels comfortable having the area stretched this can include everything from physical discomfort on the way down to if the person would rather wear loose fitting shorts or a bra to do the stretching in other words they would not fully undress to ensure they would not be exposed accidentally. That's why it's always good to communicate before the session begins and if you feel like necessary bring additional clothing items with you if you think it might be a possibility of something you would want. 

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