“There’s always room for Jell-O” but wouldn’t that saying be better if it went something like this: “there’s always room for massage”? Well, okay it’s not quite the same thing, but I would choose a relaxation massage over Bill Cosby’s favorite treat any day. Even if your finances permit, finding the time to receive an in-office massage can sometimes be the problem. With our weeks filled with work, family responsibilities and other obligations, finding the time to pamper your body usually ends up at the bottom of a to-do list.

Fortunately, there are companies and individual massage therapists who recognize the need for in-home massage therapy and provide that service in nearly all states. When requested, a massage therapist will travel to a client’s home to offer all of the same massage techniques as they would in their office. The therapist provides all of the supplies including lotion/oils, massage table, massage cushions or bolsters, sheets for draping and any relaxation music if requested. Generally, the types of massage techniques offered during an in-home massage include relaxation or Swedish massage, sports massage and deep tissue work or myofascial release. The massage therapist may be an employee of an agency who specializes in in-home massage or the therapist may be working individually. Either way, this type of massage service is generally more expensive than in-office treatments due to the expense of traveling and the time involved for the therapist in setting up and then packing up their equipment at a client’s home. Some therapists offer massage sessions in their own home as well. As with any professional massage session, a therapist reserves the right to end a session if any inappropriate behavior by the client occurs before, during or after the massage.

References Cited in this Article

www.inhomemassage.org

www.massagenerd.com