{"id":36002,"date":"2017-11-21T23:00:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T04:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.massagebook.com\/massage-therapy\/?p=36002"},"modified":"2017-11-21T23:10:49","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T04:10:49","slug":"in-home-massage-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/massagebook.com\/massage-therapy\/in-home-massage-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"In Home Massage Therapy: 7 Good Reasons that will Make you Try it!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes after a long day at work and or busy week, we don\u2019t always want to get in the car and drive to our appointments. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Well if massage is one of those appointments on your list, there is no need to even leave the house because an in-home massage therapist can come to you by simply going the <\/span>MassageBook directory<\/span><\/a> and booking in your in-home massage therapy appointment. <\/span>
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In-home massage therapy treatment allows you to fully relax in your own home and not have to drive before or after your massage treatment. And that\u2019s the part I love!!
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\n<\/span>Booking an in-home massage therapist to come to your home, is about as easy as getting a pizza delivered right to your front door. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>And because it\u2019s that easy, once you have your first in-home massage therapy treatment, it might be hard for you to go back to travelling for your massage appointments in the future.
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By now I’m sure you are convinced of how convenient this can be for you, but I wanted to put together 7 of the most compelling reasons as to why an in-home massage therapy treatment is a good option for you.<\/p>\n

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1. Forget about Driving and Commuting<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Not everyone loves to drive or take the bus. Not surprising! <\/b>U.S. commuters endure about <\/b>42 hours a year stuck in traffic jams<\/b>.
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Which mind you isn\u2019t all that relaxing before or after your massage appointment.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The average American even spends<\/span> more than <\/span>17,600 minutes a year driving<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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That makes driving or commuting a huge pain in the butt at times, not relaxing at all, and in some cases the reason as to why you might cancel your appointments in the first place. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Because let\u2019s face it once you get home,\u00a0have something to eat and drink and sit on the couch while waiting for your appointment, it\u2019s hard to get back in the car and do more driving.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>So what do we do? <\/span>
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\n<\/span>We put it in the too hard basket or can\u2019t be bothered basket and cancel your appointment.
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Driving also has a way of testing our patience when we get stuck in traffic when someone suddenly cuts in front of us or steal our parking space. The next thing you know, you have road rage issues you should deal with.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meanwhile,\u00a0Tim<\/a><\/span>e magazine<\/a> revealed in an article that commuters are more prone to stress.<\/p>\n


\n<\/span>Commuting during rush hours has ill effects on our mental and physical health. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Health issues like raising our blood sugar, cholesterol levels and risks for depression are just among the side effects. Hence, we could use a break from stressful roads if we can.
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Enter In-Home Massage Therapy and its perks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You don\u2019t have to drive. You don\u2019t have to commute.
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For once, you don\u2019t have to deal with the stressful world outside.
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You don\u2019t even have to get dressed up as you usually do when you go out. You could stay in your Pyjamas if you really wanted to!
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\n<\/span>After your in-home massage therapy session, you don\u2019t have to worry about travel time and go straight to bed or cozy up on the lounge watching your favorite rom-com. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Ah, this sounds like a good Saturday night right?<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Experience the Deeper Benefits of Massage<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fact: Massage therapy\u00a0brings many health benefits<\/span><\/a> other than the feel-good experience. <\/span>More studies<\/span><\/a> also support the role of massage therapy in relieving Low Back Pain, Sciatica, tension headaches, anxiety and other stress-related disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No wonder health buffs include massage therapy in their routine. It\u2019s now becoming a regular health habit rather than a luxury.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In a <\/span>survey<\/span><\/a>, The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) even found that <\/span>72% of clients had medical reasons to seek a massage while 29% booked massages to relieve stress and rejuvenate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The point is whether you want to heal or relax, you could enjoy the full health benefits of massage even with in-home massage therapy. It all starts with relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You could relax deeper in your comfort zone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some people won\u2019t enter the perfect state of mental bliss because they\u2019re not accustomed to public or foreign spaces. So in-home massage therapy is the best option for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maybe you\u2019re the type who\u2019s easily distracted by external factors and like to control the temperature, scent or no scent in the room all the way down to the lighting mode and what music is playing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When you get an in-home massage therapy treatment you have the ability to control all these elements as you wish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A space where you can unite your senses and focus on the therapeutic touch is when you will relax the most<\/span><\/p>\n

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As you relax deeper, In-home massage therapy may help you recharge better and forget those deadlines and gossips at work. Simply put, it\u2019s the best way to withdraw from the stress outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Transform your room into a Space of Bliss<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t believe your room can match the ambience in spas? Watch a professional massage therapist transform it.
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Once a professional massage therapist arrives, he\/she will set up shop in your preferred \u201crelaxing space\u201d and prop up the table, bring out the massage oils and start setting the scene.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>If you don\u2019t have any music playing they might ask if you wish for them to put some on as well as aromatherapy scents if you would prefer it.
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You probably won\u2019t recognize your room as it transforms into a massage-friendly, stress-free space you never thought possible.
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In-home massage therapy professionals know how important the elements of sight, sound, scent and touch are for relaxation. Their aim is to set the mood for a good massage experience.
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All you need to do is, lead the massage therapist to a good space to fit a massage table then they\u2019ll do the rest to meet the physical and aesthetic requirements for relaxation.
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You might even find yourself yearning for those aromatic scents and ambient sounds to calm you every time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Enjoy a more personal \u201cme time\u201d<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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While massage therapy itself is compassionately intimate with the touch to touch therapy, In-home massage therapy can be more personal.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nA massage therapist who comes to your home can see a glimpse of your lifestyle and relationships either with the pictures displayed or the way your furniture is arranged.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nFor a devoted massage therapist, this insight is an advantage to provide a higher quality massage.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nAs Amy Yeager Jorge, a licensed massage therapist shares in her\u00a0<\/span>blog<\/span><\/a>, the connection is stronger for massage therapists and clients with in-home massage therapy.
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\u201cWith massage at your own home, you are inviting me into your life where I can learn more about you and who you are as a human. \u00a0I am not there to judge or assume anything by your decor, mess, or whatever. \u00a0Pictures of you skiing or other suggestions to your life’s adventures\u00a0help me better understand your needs. \u00a0I enjoy learning about my clients because I feel even more connected and grounded to them, which helps me provide unique and individualized care.\u201d<\/em> Yeager reveals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. You\u2019ll feel more confident and in control<\/span>
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The truth is whether you are in a public massage therapy room or in-home massage therapy, you should be in control of your massage sessions.<\/p>\n

Like any medical professionals, massage therapists and clients should have an informed consent. You have the right to speak up about anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

Some clients are just reluctant to request a change. But with in-home massage therapy you have the home court advantage.<\/p>\n

This makes you more confident to control your setting: adjust the lights, use an eye pillow, use an extra fan or table warmer, remove the scents and so on.<\/p>\n

In public spas and massage spaces, you\u2019re not sure if all your requests are possible but you have more room for flexibility with in-home massage therapy.<\/p>\n

Another important thing according to Amanda Tarver, a licensed massage therapist and birth worker in the Chicago is: you don\u2019t have to be naked.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/b>When I tell you to undress to your comfort level, that can mean different things to different people. \u00a0A good rule of thumb that I like to give people is this: If you know that you would be tense or uncomfortable if you took off an article of clothing, leave it on. \u00a0I have had people remain fully clothed, take everything off, and anything in between. \u00a0If you need to leave on all of your clothes to be comfortable, do it. \u201cTarver shares on her blog<\/a> about what every client should know about massage.<\/p>\n

That being said, you get to wear your most comfortable clothes since you\u2019re at home anyway.<\/p>\n

But do make it easier for massage therapists to work on you, avoid leaving on clothes that are impossible for a massage therapist to work with like tights, leggings, slippery fabrics, spandex or bulky-fitting bras with underwires.<\/p>\n

The best practice is wearing a bra for women and underwear for both men and women.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have more control over the way you relax before and after the massage and do any of the following<\/p>\n