Tai Blakey is an independent massage therapist who offers affordable massage services in Harrisonburg, VA. She opened Refreshing Effects in 2008 to provide a personal approach to affordable, quality therapeutic relaxation, provided through massage therapy to consumers with chronic conditions, in need of injury rehabilitation or those seeking release of physical and mental stress.
She practices swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology, lymph detox, cupping and chair massage. She specializes in pregnancy massage, active labor, and postpartum massage as a Certified Nurturing the Mother Pregnancy Massage Therapist and infant massage as a Certified Educator of Infant Massage.
She practices swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology, lymph detox, cupping and chair massage. She specializes in pregnancy massage, active labor, and postpartum massage as a Certified Nurturing the Mother Pregnancy Massage Therapist and infant massage as a Certified Educator of Infant Massage.
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What Is Massage
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Massage is defined by Mirriam Webster as: : manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for therapeutic purposes. In the West, basic training for massage therapists is in Swedish massage, which combines a variety of techniques such as effleurage (gliding strokes), petrissage (kneading), friction, and tapotement (light percussion).
What to Expect
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A typical massage therapy session is between 40 and 90 minutes (15 to 20 minutes for chair massage). Your massage will begin with a brief consultation and review of symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. During your first exam, your massage therapist will spend time getting to know you and your health concerns.
Some common questions about massage therapy and bodyworks are answered below. Call us if you have other questions or if you are interested in improving your quality of life through massage and other therapy treatments. A Massage Therapist is in one of the fast-growing healthcare professions. For many years, massage therapy was virtually an unknown practice, even considered therapy for spiritual healing.
Contraindications
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In order for the massage therapist and the client relationship to work properly, clear communication is necessary. If the client has any medical conditions, recent injuries or surgeries, or regular medications, the massage therapist needs to be informed prior to the massage treatment. Below is a list of conditions that you should make your massage therapist aware of immediately.
Services & Rates
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24 hours preferred or prior to 6:00 pm on the close of business day before your scheduled appointment. If you have a gift certificate or loyalty package these will be redeemed to cover missed appointments or unpaid fees will have to be paid before future appointments are made. Repeat cancellations at the last minute or failure to show for appointments may be asked to secure future appointments with credit card.
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