Last Updated on 13 February 2025 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic
Here are some important tips for choosing the right massage therapist. Not everyone can take time off from their hectic lives and go on a weeklong visit to Thailand or another such exotic destination. However, let’s face it! Do you honestly remember the last time you had a wonderful massage by a skilled therapist?
Here’s how you can find a good Therapist who knows what you want:
Learn about the different Massage types available
A skilled Therapist can be trained in many massage methods and techniques. You might not be willing to try them all but one specific massage technique. Learn about the different types of massage available by clinics in your area. For example – a ‘feel-good’ AKA Swedish massage is the best treatment method for ultimate relaxation. Asking for a regular Remedial Massage will do the trick quite well enough. However, you’ll need to find someone skilled in performing deep-tissue or remedial massage if wish to reduce pain or release tension in a specific body part.
Know what your goals are when choosing the right Massage Therapist
Every person wants something different to experience from their chosen treatment. It’s important to identify what you are hoping to get out of the session before looking for a therapist. Do you relate with any of the following goals or reasons to undergo this wonderful treatment?
- Need pain relief treatment for a sporting injury
- Pain relief from muscular tension
- Help with stress management.
- Improved facilitated recovery
- Relax after a long and difficult week during pregnancy
You should not make an appointment with a regular “Spa” for something as serious as a sports injury. The wrong type of treatment can set your recovery back and issues in your performance.
Find a Therapist in Your Own Area
It doesn’t make sense to travel all the way to another area just for a Pregnancy Massage. Better to look for trained therapists in your area first. However, it’s better to travel a little far for your sports massage appointment if no clinic offers this service. Brisbane Livewell Clinic offers several types of Therapies to clients that come from all areas of Brisbane. Our most popular treatments are performed by trained and skilled Therapists, skilled in all different types. Learn about different types of Massage here.
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