Maybe your back is sore from sitting at your computer, you strained a muscle playing sports, or you just need to relax. Whatever your reason for a massage, one of the most common questions when booking your appointment is “What type of massage do I need?”

To help determine what will be the most suitable treatment, consult with the spa’s concierge team when booking, and with your therapist upon arrival, about treatment goals. Do you have a specific area you would like the therapist to focus on? Do you suffer from chronic pain or injury? Do you want relief from stress and tension?

Be aware that residual soreness can be a natural feeling after having a therapeutic massage or from pre-disposed conditions. Similar to the results achieved after you exercise, the muscles can go through a healing, recovery and even reactive process in the following days – especially if there is a condition or injury that has been exercised or manually treated.

This is a natural stage in the treatment process. For recommendations after your treatment and on-going care, return to your therapist to discuss any results and progress of treatment so that treatment can be adjusted accordingly. This is the approach both medical and holistic professionals recommend after treatment. It enables both the guest and practitioner to make decisions about further treatment, modifications or home-care advice that will assist in achieving the best results.