Before SI Treatments
Unlike a traditional massage therapy treatment, more movement will be employed during structural bodywork, whether by getting up and moving on and off the table several times during the treatment, or for the duration of a technique application. Please contact your SI practitioner in advance if you have any particular questions regarding clothing options during your session.
12-series:
- Sessions 1-4: All four sessions can be done within one week, or one week apart. This is because each session focuses on a different part of the body.
- Sessions 5-8: They should be done a week apart.
- Sessions 9-12: Can be done a week or 2-3 weeks apart.
– If you have one session per week, the 12-series will be completed in approximately 3 months.
After each series, an allotment of time (varying between a month to a year) is used to observe how the body has integrated change into their body. Each person has a unique experience, but after a waiting period, a tune-up session, or advanced series may be desired or necessary to further the integration process or work on new/specific goals.
Note: The closer your sessions, the more enhanced your results will be. On the other hand, if you space them out, you can see how the changes integrate into your daily life and what areas need additional focus over time.
It is extremely important to communicate your questions, hesitations, goals, thoughts and feelings when regarding your treatment. There are many nerves and blood vessels imbedded within the myofascia and experiencing a burning sensation would be considered normal, although not always necessary. Although we hope to challenge and come towards your pain/pressure tolerance level, going past your pain threshold is not our objective. It is important to remember that feedback is encouraged and essential during your treatment!
Although it is possible that you may achieve all your goals within 3-sessions it can also be utilized as a follow-up tool after completion of the 12-series several months-years down the road. Note that some persons with long-term problems may need more than 12-sessions. Speak with your therapist to communicate your ideas, goals and concerns. Together you can discuss a plan of action that will hopefully satisfy your needs.
Self-care: Trying to follow through on exercises given to you during/after your treatment.
Physically: Being hydrated. Some equations say to drink half of your body weight (lbs), in ounces. (eg. You weigh 200 lbs. Drink 100 ounces of water per day) http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2013/09/13/the-truth-about-how-much-water-you-should-really-drink (Ounces to Litres Calculator: http://www.convertunits.com/from/ounces/to/litre)
Mentally/Emotionally: Being and open to growth, new sensations and experiences.
Payments / Receipts / HST / Insurance:
Note: You must bring in your insurance card/spouse card to your visit as well as details of your massage benefits for that year.
Still have questions?
Feel free to contact Mary Tam at m.tam44@gmail.com for any additional questions or concerns.
After SI Treatments
It is possible that some soreness may develop between several hours to the day following your treatment, however, it is our hope that how you felt when you first got off the table will be the lasting result. Dull achy pain (similar to a post-workout feeling) or a bruising-like discomfort is normal for up to 72 hours after the treatment. Structures may take a bit of time to reorganize themselves as your body readjusts itself to a new equilibrium. Please contact your practitioner if symptoms do not resolve within 3-4 days, or if you experience any sharp pains.
Location
First Richmond Professional Centre
70 East Beaver Creek, Unit 30
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J2