What to Expect from Trigger Point Therapy and Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
| First appointment is about 1 hour and 20 minutes. | |
| There is time to consult your therapist and tell your story. You can also let us know if you would like us to coordinate care with any of your other medical providers. We speak their language and can help advocate for you. | |
| Your therapist will examine you to determine what muscles are involved with your condition. | |
| You will be clothed for treatment and should have with you a pair of shorts and tshirt to change into. | |
| You will have your muscles worked with in a variety of different positions with different types of modalities. Your body will also be moved and stretched to relax tightened muscles. | |
| A treatment plan will be explained to you and you may schedule your next appointment. | |
| If trigger point therapy is to work for you, then you should expect to notice a change in your pain in 4-6 routine visits or sooner. | |
| You are encouraged to email or call in if you have any questions or concerns about your therapy. |
Massage Therapy
| Complete your massage therapy forms (5min). | |
| Your therapist will take you into the massage room and speak to you about your massage and what you would like to achieve from your session. You may tell your therapist where you would like them to focus at this time. | |
| You may choose the level to which you disrobe. Some people are fully nude, while others choose to remain in undergarments. The choice is yours. | |
| Your session will begin and if you are new to this practice and/or massage, you are urged to tell the therapist about your pressure preferences. Do not hesitate to ask for more or less pressure. | |
| Speaking to your therapist is optional. Our massage therapists will not speak to you unless you speak to them or tell them you would like to talk. | |
| After your session, your therapist will leave you and allow you time to get clothed and will be waiting for you with water. | |
| Your therapist will explain the best treatment plan for you and will reschedule you, if you are ready. |



