Hey Everyone! Tasha here. This will be a continuation of the previous post discussing common questions or concerns about the massage environment and other helpful information. Let's jump right in!
Q: Should I talk during the massage?
A: There will be some level of communication that does need to happen. This would include letting the therapist know if the pressure, table heat, music volume, or other controllable aspects to the service are at the level that works for you. They also may need to ask for specific feedback for a stretch or certain treatment to make sure it is achieving the right results. However, you are not required or expected to chit chat with your massage therapist the entire time. You are in charge of the level of discussion and can at any time request that it end or start it back up. Also, be aware that it can be uncomfortable or even inappropriate to ask your massage therapist personal questions and they can choose not to answer or even to end the session early if they feel harassed in any way.
Q: What if I forgot or don't have time to shave?
A: Nothing to worry about at all! Shaving or not shaving does not affect the massage or bother the massage therapist in any way. Once the lotion or oil is applied the level of hair in an area is not an issue. Massage therapists work on all types of bodies- short or tall, male or female, shaved or unshaved. Feel free to let go of the stress and enjoy your treatment!

Hey Everyone! Tasha here. I find that there seems to be a bit of mystery about the massage environment for the general public. I guess it may be because of the privacy involved in the situation. This can make it a little overwhelming or nerve wracking for someone who is coming in for their first massage ever or for someone getting a massage at a new location they haven't been to before. I thought I might answer a few commonly asked questions to hopefully bring some comfort and guidance to people in those categories. 

Hey Everyone! Tasha here.  We love anatomy and learning about our bodies and how they function! Did you know there are around 650 muscles in your body? The muscles have 3 main functions: they provide our bodies with movement, support the organs, and help regulate body temperature. Our muscles are very vulnerable to damage from impact injuries, inactivity, overuse, or even from regular repetitive use and daily wear and tear. However, the muscles often get overlooked as a major source of physical pain and dysfunction! The good news is that almost every time this pain can be lessened or often completely resolved through proper massage techniques such as trigger point, injury, or myofascial bodywork.

Hello Everyone! Tasha here. I'm going to dive into a topic we haven't discussed here yet. Have you heard of Float Therapy? While we do not offer floating at this office, we do at our clinic location, Body Balance Massage and Float in American Fork and you need to try it!

"Floating takes your brain out of the chaos society has created and places it into it's natural state of peace and stress-free harmony." -The Float Tank Cure

If you're a resident of American Fork, you know just how stressful life can be. Between balancing work and family responsibilities, finding time for self-care is difficult. That's where Paul & Tasha Massage comes in. Our team of licensed massage therapists wants to help you relax, de-stress, and relieve muscle tension. We welcome you to learn more about how we can alleviate pain and discomfort naturally.

Welcome to Paul & Tasha Massage, where we strive to provide the highest quality massage services in Pleasant Grove, Utah. We understand that your body deserves premium care, which is why our team of experienced and trained professionals provides massage therapy tailored to each individual's needs. Our goal is to create a relaxing experience while helping you achieve your desired positive results through communication, understanding, and deep therapeutic touch. Learn more about how we can help you live comfortably and efficiently by connecting with us today.

Hey everyone! Tasha here. It's been a minute since we've written any content! I'll write about what has been going on for us and our business in the next blog, but today I want to go over a topic that often gets confused in the massage industry, by both the clients and the therapists. 

Often when trying to schedule a massage, a client will search online for 'deep tissue massage' or tell their therapist they like 'deep pressure', but what does that really mean? And are those the same thing or different? I'm going to share my thoughts and maybe it will help your chances to have the massage therapy experience that you expect when you schedule your next session!

Hey Everyone,

This is Paul and I wanted to write about a problem today that many people can have off and on throughout their life, namely, pain or numbness and tingling down one or both of the arms. Now this can happen for a couple different reasons but both of the reasons come down to muscles that have gotten too tight, inflexible, and most likely have knots or trigger points.

The first way that the muscles can cause pain or numbness down the arm is by getting tight and causing what we call Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome occurs when the muscles get tight enough to compress the blood vessels or nerves passing through the neck to the arm. This can happen in three different areas: 1) between a couple of the muscles of the neck that we call the scalenes; 2) between the clavicle and the first rib; and 3) by the muscle pectoralis minor which is located in the front of the upper chest.

Hey guys! Tasha here. Welcome to our website! We are so excited to share our world of massage, health and wellness with you. 
I thought we should start off with a little bit of information about the basics of the body and what happens to the muscles to make you feel discomfort or pain in the first place. That's right! It's not a mystery! ​