{"id":3726,"date":"2023-07-16T17:31:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T16:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annahealingtouch.co.uk\/preparation-for-the-massage\/"},"modified":"2024-06-26T09:37:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T08:37:00","slug":"preparation-for-the-massage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annahealingtouch.co.uk\/en\/preparation-for-the-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation for the massage"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4088\" src=\"https:\/\/annahealingtouch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/zdj-masazu-90-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/annahealingtouch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/zdj-masazu-90-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/annahealingtouch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/zdj-masazu-90-682x1024.jpg 682w, 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a moment of respite.<\/p>\n<p>It helps to relax and calm down.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the energy it gives us, we are able to endure the hardships of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>With the sound of music and candlelight, through massages in aromatic notes of fragrance, you will revive your body and senses.<\/p>\n<p>It will be a magical journey to a world of health full of harmony and relaxation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mkdf-section-title-holder  mkdf-st-standard mkdf-st-title-left mkdf-st-normal-space \" style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-st-inner\">\n\t\t<svg version=\"1.1\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"mkdf-animated-svg\" \n\t\t\t\tid=\"mkdf-animated-svg-464\"\n\t\t\t\txmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\n\t\t\t\tx=\"0px\"\n\t\t\t\ty=\"0px\" \n\t\t\t\twidth=\"49px\" \n\t\t\t\theight=\"49px\" \n\t\t\t\tviewBox=\"0 0 49 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>\n\t\t\t\tQUESTIONS\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-holder mkdf-ac-default  mkdf-toggle mkdf-ac-boxed  clearfix\">\n\t<p class=\"mkdf-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"mkdf-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"mkdf-tab-title\">How to prepare for a massage?<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Before coming for a massage there is no need to prepare in a special way. Just take a shower and dress comfortably-although this is not a requirement. It is not advisable to eat a hearty meal immediately before the massage.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"mkdf-accordion-holder mkdf-ac-default  mkdf-toggle mkdf-ac-boxed  clearfix\">\n\t<p class=\"mkdf-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"mkdf-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"mkdf-tab-title\">What to bring to the massage?<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Necessarily yourself \ud83d\ude42 Couch and head rest covers are disposable. A towel to cover your body will be waiting for you on the massage bed. If you wish I will provide you with disposable underwear.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"mkdf-accordion-holder mkdf-ac-default  mkdf-toggle mkdf-ac-boxed  clearfix\">\n\t<p class=\"mkdf-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"mkdf-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"mkdf-tab-title\">What oils are used for massage?<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]I only use natural oils for massage such as almond, grapeseed or jojoba oil combined with essential oils such as lavender, sandalwood, patchouli and orange etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"mkdf-accordion-holder mkdf-ac-default  mkdf-toggle mkdf-ac-boxed  clearfix\">\n\t<p class=\"mkdf-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"mkdf-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"mkdf-tab-title\">Will you be present when I undress and dress up after the massage?<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]I value your comfort therefore after a brief consultation and providing you with information on how to prepare, I will leave the room.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-holder mkdf-ac-default  mkdf-toggle mkdf-ac-boxed  clearfix\">\n\t<p class=\"mkdf-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"mkdf-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"mkdf-tab-title\">Do I need to undress completely or partially?<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]For relaxing full-body massages strip down to your underwear and then cover yourself with a towel. For partial back massage just remove the top itself.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"mkdf-accordion-holder mkdf-ac-default  mkdf-toggle mkdf-ac-boxed  clearfix\">\n\t<p class=\"mkdf-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"mkdf-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"mkdf-tab-title\">Do I have to do anything during the massage?<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Absolutely nothing. Relax and indulge in the pleasure of a massage. If you like to talk that&#8217;s no problem either &#8211; I will adjust to your expectations each time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"mkdf-accordion-holder mkdf-ac-default  mkdf-toggle mkdf-ac-boxed  clearfix\">\n\t<p class=\"mkdf-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"mkdf-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"mkdf-tab-title\">How often can I get a massage?<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]As often as you feel like it. However, in the case of swedish massage, it is worth taking a break for several days so that the muscles have time to recover.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"mkdf-accordion-holder mkdf-ac-default  mkdf-toggle mkdf-ac-boxed  clearfix\">\n\t<p class=\"mkdf-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"mkdf-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"mkdf-tab-title\">Is there anything better than a massage?<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Yes. Another massage :)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"mkdf-accordion-holder mkdf-ac-default  mkdf-toggle mkdf-ac-boxed  clearfix\">\n\t<p class=\"mkdf-accordion-title\">\n    <span class=\"mkdf-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_plus icon_plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"mkdf_icon_minus icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"mkdf-tab-title\">What happens when massage is finished?<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"mkdf-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t[vc_column_text]After each massage slowly return to reality. Allow yourself to feel your &#8220;new&#8221; relaxed body for a while. Get out of bed slowly as your head may get dizzy from lying down for a long time. I recommend drinking water to hydrate and cleanse the body. It is completely normal to feel muscle pain or discomfort after a massage (especially after a swedish massage), so there is no reason to worry. This is due to the release of accumulated tension in the muscles and should ease within a few days.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space]\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] It is worth opting for a massage not only when something hurts, but also when you feel overworked, tired, stressed and need a moment of respite. It helps to relax and calm down. 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