FAQs

Most people get headaches occasionally and some people get them frequently. They are annoying, distracting, and can even prevent us from doing what we want to do. Stress and muscle tension are two common causes of headaches. Fortunately those are two things massage is great at helping with. Stress Everybody […]

Can massage help headaches?

July 20, 2016 in FAQs / Massage tagged headache / Massage / massage appointment / Muscles / neck pain / pain relief / relax / stress / worry by hudsonmassage

If you’ve never had a massage before you may have quite a few questions. That’s normal and to be expected. If your questions aren’t answered here please contact me and I’ll be glad to discuss anything else with you so you can feel comfortable and ready to relax when you […]

What to expect at your massage appointment

June 28, 2016 in FAQs / Massage tagged clothes / licensed massage therapist / Massage / massage appointment / Muscles / pain / pain relief / pressure / relax / sleep / stress / touch by hudsonmassage

Then don’t. I won’t argue with you, try to convince you what to do, or judge you. I won’t be disappointed or feel like you don’t trust me. I will simply accept your choice. For pain relief I will be using techniques that are done fully clothed. Soft, thinner clothing […]

Massage? But I don’t want to take my clothes off

February 6, 2013 in FAQs / Massage tagged clothes / Massage / Muscles / pain relief / relax / stress by hudsonmassage

My oldest son got married at the beginning of summer. The photographer was really good. He has a talent for looking at the surroundings and knowing what would make a good picture. On some of the shots I wasn’t in, I was observing. I occasionally wondered why he positioned people […]

A better vision for you

August 28, 2012 in FAQs / Massage tagged Massage / Muscles / pain relief / stress by hudsonmassage

People ask me how often they should get a massage. The answer depends on what you wish to accomplish. If you have a specific physical problem, we will discuss it before starting to work on it so you know what to expect. Following the initial massage, we will discuss how […]

How often should I get a massage?

August 27, 2012 in FAQs / Massage tagged Health / Massage / pain relief / relax / stress by hudsonmassage

If you are not familiar with massage you may be wondering if it is for you. I believe it can be if you fit in one of these categories. * People who use their bodies for work. Are you on your feet a lot? Do you do much lifting? Do […]

Massage – can it help me?

August 25, 2012 in FAQs / Massage tagged Massage / relax / stress by hudsonmassage

Before starting your massage, I’ll tell you that I’ll ask how the pressure feels and that you are free to comment any time about it even if I haven’t asked. My simple request is for you to tell me the truth. I try to use the right amount of pressure […]

Speak up

August 22, 2012 in FAQs / Massage tagged customer service / Massage / Muscles by hudsonmassage

I get massages. I look forward to them and really enjoy them. I know how great I feel afterwards. I’m thankful for the pain relief and stress relief it brings, how I feel more like myself, and how I can think more clearly afterwards. Because I get massages too and […]

Because I get massages too

August 14, 2012 in FAQs / Massage tagged Massage / stress by hudsonmassage

I am asked “What should I wear?” from people coming in for a massage. You should wear what you will feel comfortable in. For massage to be the most effective, you have to be relaxed, not thinking about clothes. It really doesn’t matter to me. You will be draped the […]

What not to wear

August 11, 2012 in FAQs / Massage tagged Funny / Massage by hudsonmassage

Occasionally a client coming in for an appointment shows up with a book or something to do while they are waiting. This usually happens with new clients since my regular clients know what to expect. They are pleasantly surprised then that I’m ready for them and that they won’t be […]

The non-waiting room

August 6, 2012 in FAQs / Massage tagged customer service / Massage by hudsonmassage

Recently a client was giving me an update on how they were feeling before we began their massage. This was a returning client, and I had reviewed my notes from their previous sessions. I had a pretty good idea of what they needed, but I always check if there are […]

It’s all about you

August 2, 2012 in FAQs / Massage tagged customer service / Massage / massage appointment by hudsonmassage

Massage for fast pain relief in Hudson Ohio