Question 1

Do you treat children, teens or older adults?

Accepted Answer

I provide massage for people of all ages! Massage is great for children on the spectrum for those with anxiety or depression, for athletes and more. The same can be said for teens. Massage is also excellent for those in their 60s and beyond. Massage can be beneficial for achy joints, tight muscles and even the skin as it helps to improve circulation.

Question 2

How should I prepare for my session?

Accepted Answer

How to prepare for your session:
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate 
Eat at least a small meal 
Avoid sun exposure to the area you want cupped 
Get plenty of sleep
Avoid alcohol for 1-2 days before your session

Post Care:
Drink lots of water. It’s important to support the movement of the fluids from cupping by drinking plenty of water.
Add electrolytes to your water if this is something you’ve done in the past during hard workouts or other activities. This will further support your hydration
Eat nutritious food such as fresh fruits and lots of veggies
Don’t skip meals, keep your blood sugar steady
Avoid alcohol for at least 2 days. Alcohol is hard on your kidneys and liver which are working hard to filter all the material released

Question 3

How many sessions do I need?

Accepted Answer

Many clients find that regular maintenance sessions done on a monthly basis to be the best for long-term health and wellness.

If you're just wanting to address a specific issue, I suggest we start with a series of three sessions and see how you feel after each one. Sometimes that is enough to resolve an issue and sometimes it's not. A lot depends on how long term or deeply engrained the issue is.

I will work with you to analyze what has led to your current issue (an accident, chronic movement pattern etc) and develop a maintenance plan you can complete on your own. Some clients are able to address their issue with a combination of massage/bodywork and lifestyle changes and find that, after the initial bodywork is done, they only need bodywork during flare ups or when they "tweak" something.

Question 4

What should I wear to my session?

Accepted Answer

Rolfing: You have the choice of remaining clothed during your session. Wear something you're comfortable walking around in, something that is thin and not restrictive. I will do a structural assessment before and after the session and sometimes in the middle of a session. You can choose to dress minimally such as underwear and bra or shorts and t-shirt or you can choose to wear more, such as leggings and a shirt.
  
Massage: You will be partially or fully undressed according to your comfort level and the focus of the work (body area we'll be working on). Many clients prefer to wear underwear during sessions.

Cupping: You will be partially or fully undressed according to your comfort level and the focus of the work (body area we'll be working on). The most common cupping placement areas are back (upper to lower), upper chest (pectoralis) and arms, shoulders and neck.

Question 5

Should I tip you?

Accepted Answer

Although historically it has been customary to tip massage therapists, that is not the case for Rolfers. Because I do both types of bodywork (plus energy work) I prefer to steer clear of the whole tipping business and price my sessions accordingly. Please do not feel you need to tip me.

Liz Edelman Rolfing® & Massage

Frequently asked questions

Do you treat children, teens or older adults?

How should I prepare for my session?

How many sessions do I need?

What should I wear to my session?

Should I tip you?