Will A Single Massage Help Me Feel Better?

Yes and no. For a number of physical and stress related problems, massage can have an immediate impact. Every day we have clients come in feeling stressed out, complaining of a sore neck ,a tight back, etc. who leave feeling significantly better. But if you have ever had the experience of getting a massage and not noticing an immediate effect, you're not alone.

 

Sometimes the effects of a session can take time to manifest. You may walk out feeling that you still have the issue you came in with but when you wake up the next day it's resolved. But sometimes you won't notice a significant difference, even after a day or more. This happens because some of the positive effects of massage are cumulative. In other words, the more massage you get, the more benefit it provides.

 

While many studies documented the benefits of massage to treat a wide range of ailments, a limitation of this research is that most studies have followed participants over the course of many massages. Thus, while you can very definitely get results from a single session, you may only get the maximum benefit if you come in regularly. That doesn't mean you have to come in weekly. Even a monthly or every 6 weeks treatment can be effective in turning massage into a regular part of your life.

 

We realize that not everyone has the time or inclination to make massage more than an occasional event. We are just as happy to welcome clients who come in once a year as those who visit more frequently. We just want you to have a realistic expectation as to the benefits if you choose to visit less often.