Meador Massage

I think the reason many people have not experienced massage therapy is that they are uncertain of what to expect at a massage therapy appointment. I hope this section helps answer any questions, alleviates any fears, and invites you to contact me with any further questions.

When you arrive at my office, I will have a Client Intake Form ready for you to fill out. This is a basic form that allows me to collect the information I need to provide massage therapy services adequately and safely in accord with the State of Texas guidelines. The form asks for contact information and allows you to answer some questions and provide information as to your previous massage experience, medical history, and areas of pain or discomfort to be addressed during the session, as well as areas to be avoided. After I review the form, I will ask some questions, and we'll spend a few minutes discussing our plan for your session.

Next, I will leave the room and allow you privacy to disrobe. You should disrobe to the level of your personal comfort or in accord with the plan for our session. Some clients are most comfortable fully disrobed, and some prefer to leave on their underwear or wear shorts and/or a sports bra. You will then get on the massage table under a top sheet laying either face up or face down (I will instruct you before leaving the room). I will return the room after a few minutes, knocking before I enter. During the entire session, you will be covered by a sheet except for the portion of the body I am working with. For example, I undrape your back to work on your back, and I undrape just one leg at a time, tucking the sheet under so that the rest of your body stays covered and warm. This way it is clearly defined exactly what areas I will be working on, and at all times your modesty and privacy will be respected. In Cranio-sacral sessions, you may wear comfortable clothes and lay on top of the sheets.

From there, I will design your session just for you. Often I start with the back since it is the largest area of the body. If we plan a full-body massage, this is how a typical session will go: after working on the back, I will work on one leg then the other. Then, I will instruct you to turn over while I hold the sheet in place so that you stay covered while turning. Once you are turned over, I will ensure that you are comfortable (neck pillow, adjusting the bolster under your knees, maybe an eye pillow) and then work with the front of one leg and foot followed by work on the other leg/foot, then work on your arms and hands and finish up with head and neck work.

Occasionally we might decide to do some work on your abdomen in which case I cover the breasts (for women) with a pillow case before undraping the abdominal area. By working on the stomach and abdominal area the body can receive many benefits, including digestive aid, pain relief through working with the viscera, and specific structural benefits by addressing muscles of the core.

Most importantly, THIS IS YOUR SESSION. If you want me to work on just your upper body, I am happy to honor that. If you want me to work on your feet and legs for 55% of the session, I will. If the pressure in one area is too light but in another too strong, I would really appreciate you communicating that with me. If you have questions or requests during the session, please feel free to ask, and if you just want to be quiet that is great, too.

Ultimately my goal is to work with clients on a long-term basis to improve their quality of life and to prove a resource to my community for pain relief and energetic balancing.

SPECIAL NEEDS
Perhaps you are uncomfortable laying on your stomach or have had a medical procedure that makes lying on your back challenging. Whatever you are going through, we can find a way to work together. I have many cushions, pillows and towels to help make clients comfortable, and I have worked with clients through many experiences and stages of life: post-trauma or accident, pregnancy, post-partum, post-surgery, cancer treatments, and more. Often just lying on your side during the massage can be a perfect solution. Together we can find a way to make you comfortable so that you may relax and allow your mind and body to heal.