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Goals of Massage
Goals for Client and Therapist
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Client | Maintaining health |
| Client | Providing relaxation |
| Client | Preserving or increasing functional capacity |
| Client | Diminishing soft tissue painarising from stress, anxiety, adhesions, and overuse |
| Client | Providing treatment that is professionally appropriate for the client. |
| Massage Therapist | Provide consultation with a client or a referring professional on soft tissue issues |
| Massage Therapist | Evaluate clients for the appropriate approaches for their session |
| Massage Therapist | Plan sessions |
| Massage Therapist | Provide direct treatment |
| Massage Therapist | Provide draping and treatment in a way that ensures the safety, comfort, and privacy of the client. |
| With client permission | the massage therapist may interact with the client’s physician or other healthcare providers if the client is under direct medical care. |