Sometimes I am surprised when I come across someone that is a bit afraid of massage therapy. They don’t know what it is that the therapist does exactly. So, if you are a novice to massage therapy, I’ve got a few guidelines to help you feel at ease and perhaps give you a better understanding of the role you and your massage therapist play in your treatment. Firstly, massage is more than the manipulation of muscle. It is an experience that should reach the senses of security, trust and relaxation. Massage technique; the touch, pressure and use of friction are only a part of the session. In order to get what you truly need from the experience, you deserved to be treated well. Your concerns should be listened to and respected. No matter which massage therapist you see, you deserve that therapist to: Provide a safe and secure environment and carry liability insurance for you protection as well as the therapists. The therapist should have competency in human anatomy & ph...