Is Massage Therapy A New Trend? Can Massage Therapy Benefit Me ? Where Will My Massage Therapy Session Take Place ? Who Will Perform The Massage Therapy Session? How Can I Prepare For My Massage Therapy Session? What Should I Wear? Will Lubricant Be Used? What Parts Of My Body Will Be Massaged?   is Massage Therapy A New Trend? Massage is considered to be among the oldest of all health treatments used by man. Chinese records dating back 3,000 years documented its use. The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians used forms of massage for some ailments.Today massage therapy is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs and has proven beneficial to many chronic conditions such as, neck shoulder and lower back pain. Massage therapy helps relieve the stress and tension  of everyday living. Can Massage Therapy Benefit Me ? Massage Therapy provides relief to people from all walks of life- the weekend or competitive athlete ,the home gardener , the over stressed executive, secretaries, laborers, waitresses- anyone can feel a need for massage at one point. Massage Therapy could play an important role in your life : as it can help release muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote  faster healing of injured muscular tissue. Massage Therapy is also known to promote better sleep , improve concentration and create an overall sense of well being. Where Will My Massage Therapy Session Take Place ? Your massage therapy session will take place at our comfortable, air -conditioned studio at the Holiday Inn Beach Side. You will lay on a table especially designed for your comfort. We have soothing music we can play to help you to relax. If you decide to have your massage therapy session at your house or hotel, we will bring the massage table, sheets and music with us. Who Will Perform The Massage Therapy Session? We , at Key West Massage, have received extensive training to become licensed massage therapists. We gained experience working with clients for many years.  Although no two massages are exactly alike you may request a certain technique or modality. Our therapists are trained in different modalities and will design their massage to your needs. You may also request with whom you would like your massage therapy session. We want you to feel as  comfortable as possible! How Can I Prepare For My Massage Therapy Session? If you like to eat something before your session we recommend something light. Otherwise just leave enough time between your meal and your massage appointment for digestion. You might like to use the restroom before your session , in order to be able to relax. Using the pool or Jacuzzi is helpful in preparing your muscles for the massage. What Should I Wear? You will be properly draped at all times to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed . Most massage techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed ; however you decide what amount of clothing you prefer to wear for your own comfort.The most important thing is, that you will be able to relax. We will leave the room while you undress, relax onto the table and cover yourself with a clean sheet. Will Lubricant Be Used? We will use a light lotion which will permit your muscles to be worked on without causing excessive friction. For our massage sessions we use a light massage lotion from BIOTON ,which consists of a luxurious blend of different oils : apricot kernel ,sesame seed oil,... This lotion will hydrate your skin and be readily absorbed. For your massage therapy session you may choose between the original unscented BIOTON massage lotion and one, we have blended with pure essential oils of orange and lavender designed for you to help you to relax. We have chosen these oils , because of there soothing qualities and pleasant scent. If you want your massage session performed with out the use of a massage lotion, please request. What Parts Of My Body Will Be Massaged? First we will discuss the desired outcome of your session. This will determine which parts of your body require massage. A typical full body massage will include work on your back, arms , legs, feet, hands, head, neck and shoulders. You will not be touched on or near your genitals (male or female) or breasts (female).                        back to the top of page