FAQ & Intake Form – Body Zen Massage & Health Sciences

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Where is Body Zen? What is the Easiest Way to Get to Body Zen?

You can search any of the MAPS to get directions. It easiest to drive into the building going to Body Zen from the south, so you can turn right into the road that leads to the two parking lots. We’re on the 2nd floor of the green & tan office building just north of the Walgreens on Henderson, across from the Outback.

What are the
Benefits of Massage?

Massage is a non-invasive complimentary approach to health and medical care and wellness, and has been proven to help with:

stress related disorders
depression
headaches
low back pain
muscle pain
sciatica
cardiovascular health
relaxation and sleeping
reducing pressure on joints
injury rehabilitation
detoxifying

More and more massage is becoming accepted as a beneficial component to other health care practices and by comparison is far more affordable than many other medical costs, while excelling at preventing disease. And massage therapy and bodywork does wonders for improving health, athletic performance and longevity while preventing injuries. Massage therapy given correctly even has effects very similar to those of steroids without the negative side effects. Such as reduced recovery time, reduced fatigue, improved muscle tone and strength and development of weak unused muscles.

Please note:

If you have a condition you feel may be helped by massage, please ask your primary care doctor for their advice. With a written prescription for massage, you may use your FSA or HSA program to pay for the service, or submit a claim to your insurance company directly to pay for the necessary massage services.

What Should I Expect on My First Visit?

Short health interview

At your first visit we’ll take about 5 minutes discussing your needs for the massage and health history, to prevent injury and know how massage therapy can best help you.

Disrobing

We’ll then leave the room and let you disrobe to your comfort level and make yourself comfortable on the table we have dressed with sheets and a towel. About half of people remove all clothing and the other half leave on briefs/panties. Tip: If you prefer the full hip work made possible being nude and still want the comfort of clothing, a bikini bottom or the like works great.

Will it Hurt?

During the massage the pressure may feel achy or painful because of the level of tension and or chronic injury of the tissues. The pain ought to be what we call, “hurt-so-good” pain and not, feel like the pressure is damaging tissue or too painful to tolerate. So always communicate as much as you like.

Communication with the Therapist

Especially on your first visit, it’s especially important to communicate your needs for pressure adjustment, draping and table configuration, music, lighting, aromatherapy, or anything you need to be the most comfortable with your therapist. Pressure needs can change dramatically from one area to the next, and what is comfortable for one person may not be comfortable for another. So always communicate any time you need or want to.

Where Will I Be Touched?

Even though there is an intake form (below) with a chart and several questions about injuries and where you do and do not want to be touched, please always communicate with the masseuse about where you do and do not want to be touched and always feel free to readjust the drape and or your body position as much as necessary to be comfortable.

The primary goal of therapeutic massage is to restore mobility and circulation on essential points on the body in order for there to be recovery and development; and the majority of those points are on or near what about 30% of people consider sensitive areas; like the hams, glutes, quads and pec’s. Even though these areas are very commonly worked in professional massage – many people who have had many massages have never had these areas actually worked; so working these areas can possibly feel invasive, which is why it’s important to always communicate with your therapist. Being comfortable getting where you do and don’t want worked is essential to getting the most of your massage experience.

Do the Breasts Get Massaged?

If the vitally important pecs, serratus anterior or latissimus’ and even bicep’s and shoulders are going to be massaged; then yes at least a little. It’s important to note that it is extremely important to massage right around the breast to work the important muscle connections and for certain cancer and health considerations we intentionally work the breast tissue. We/Daniel has certification in cancer/breast reconstruction surgery massage and state certified education in breast pathologies/physiology and with that female physicians and athletes have educated Daniel. Every culture has very different standards of working with the breasts or not, so it’s very helpful and necessary to always be comfortable talking with the massage therapist about your level of comfort with both the draping and areas massaged.

I’ve learned some massage establishments are teaching people, that while being perfectly legal and necessary; that massaging the breasts and glute’s is wrong and therefore shameful- while not massaging or in the least addressing those areas can be fatal to clients, in regard to heart and cardiopulmonary disease and breast cancer aside from common pain and dysfunctions that can’t be professionally addressed without working these areas.

Are There Any Side-Effects of Massage?

Massage therapy releases metabolic byproduct aka toxins into the tissues that can make us slightly drunk or even nauseous. Drinking plenty of water and replenishing electrolytes after your massage will help flush toxins from your system and help you rejuvenate. Replacing electrolytes after flushing your system with fluids is a great idea. They can naturally be found in fresh oranges, spinach, coconut water and sea salt.

How Long Will it Take to Fix Me?

That really depends on how long you’ve been dealing with a health project and how severe that or those projects are. Nearly everyone feels far better their first session, though depending on how much activity and stress your body has and does endure; it can take between three and more than ten sessions to relieve aggravated muscle networks and bring your body into harmonic alignment.

How Does Your Membership & Package Rates Work?

At the current time, all anyone needs to do; is email info@theBodyZen.com or text ext 813-863-4895 with your preferred membership frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, so on)> and then schedule at least one month ahead of time on the online schedule. Please call, text or email with any questions! We currently have great rates while starting up, so schedule today!

Does Body Zen Have
Gift Cards? Yes!

Just purchase the massage or package you wish to give as a gift at the Body Zen secure Square checkout page. Then use the receipt from the Square purchase as your Redemption Code for the Gift Card.
Then Download/Print the Gift Card image of your choice on our Gift Card page, or we can email/send one to you! Deals are available and everyone needs, massages; so check back often!

How Many People Can Visit at Once?

I currently, only have one room with one table. So as of now, people have to be seen back to back instead of at the same time. Although I’m planning on getting a second room that I can put two tables in for couples massages as soon as I can staff at least one new staff member.

Meet the Team!

Daniel Dunn

Daniel graduated from both the Professional & Master Bodyworker Programs at the internationally recognized Utah College of Massage Therapy, in ’06 and then again ’13 with academic achievement honors.

Three months after graduating the Master Program while working for two local massage businesses, I accepted a position with the luxurious Eau Spa, and was honored to be part of the staff that helped them earn their Forbes 5 star rating to be a five star AAA five diamond resort. After being offered yet another prestigious position by another spa, I declined them both and resigned (what!? trust me, I’ve learned not to regret:) to move to Tampa to finish, getting my To-Shin Do (Ninjutsu) Black belt which I’ve had for five years now!.

I’ve operated Body Zen for 6 years already! And while-so have delt with extreme renting issues (you’re not alone!) while becoming a personal trainer, producing videos (also KidnapDefense.com) and caring for my 12yo dog! 🙂

After the video is produced and life is more back to normal I will again hire another if not two more female therapists! Not that anyone could replace Tori, who is now operating her own practice in St. Pete! Check her out here!

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