Frequently Asked Questions
| Prolong Symmetry is a synonym for Maintain Balance The purpose of this business is to specialize in different modalities (techniques) and inform the general public on how massage therapy can help anyone/everyone One of the MOST IMPORTANT factors is that your MASSAGE EXPERIENCE WILL not be ENJOYABLE if you feel uncomfortable at anytime during the session. Communicate with the practitioner if there is any pain or discomfort at anytime. Do NOT be scared to let the therapist know so that he/she can adjust the pressure accordingly. Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions or comments. 314.315.3935 or contact@prolongsymmetry.com What are the hours and location? Massages are given by appointments. Please call 314.315.3935 42 Four Seasons Shopping Center East Offices #109 Chesterfield MO 63017. Please call for an APPOINTMENT to hold your spot. Online booking is available. Credit card numbers are needed to hold appointments. Massages Available between: Monday- Friday 10 am - 6 pm Saturday 10-8 pm What is the difference between Ashiatsu Techniques?Ex. Ashiatsu Bar Massage and Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy? Basically it's the technique and who trademarked the procedure. There are 3 accredited barefoot modalities listed with the NCBTMB. The technique that is given at PSMB is: Ruthie Piper Hardee trademarked Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® and was the first nationally approved course-study for a western barefoot effluerage technique using bars on the ceiling. Headquarters is in Denver, Colorado. Please click image to go to www.deepfeet.com Please note that there is confusion on who is who and what technique is used. We have a Notice To Public from the Founder Ruthie Piper Hardee on the doors of our establishment. *note that if there is any other AOBT therapist in the area contact me and/or the founder so that we can make corrections and update our records* What is Reflexology? Reflexology is not a full body massage. The client does not remove any clothing and the therapist will massage the hands up to the elbows and the feet up to the knees. The therapist uses specific thumb and finger movement to certain points on the feet and hands that reflect areas and parts of the body. Everyone responds to stress differently. This is a way of coaching the body to not respond to stress, anxiety, and/or tension but to calm down and loosen up, letting the stress stream off, rather than within. Top 10 Benefits of Reflexology are: *helps alleviate stress and tension *improves circulation throughout the body *aids in the removal of toxins *helps the body maintain a natural state of homeostasis *encourages the immune system to work at its optimum level *helps rejuvenate the system and increase energy levels *breaks up the blockages affecting the flow of energy throughout the body *relieves common aches and pains *contributes to the overall well-being of the body, mind and soul *promotes healthy organ function top 10 benefits of Reflexology Valerie Voner, C.R.T.,C.T.M., R.M.T What is Hot/Cold Stone Massage? The use of hot stones dates back 5,000 years in India, as part of the Ayervedic medicine. Native American healers from Arizona would gather rocks from rivers and warm them in hot coals, wrapping them in cloth and putting them on the body. This leads the relaxation process relieving muscle pain and discomfort. Stones are placed on key points of the body. This allows deep direct heat which will relax the muscles. If there is an injury or a swollen muscle then chilled marble stones would be used. Hot stones expand the blood vessels pushing blood and waste materials through the body. Circulation is increased, arthritis conditions alleviated, back pain reduced, tension and anxiety reduced, and insomnia relieved. Cold stones are the opposite. They cause the blood vessels to constrict. This allows the lymphatic system to remove toxins more efficiently. Cold stones one the face will tone the skin, shrink pores, and reduce flushed areas on the face. An authentic hot stone massage is not simply the "gliding" of heated stones lightly upon the surface of the skin, but rather the stones are used as tools to deliver effective tissue and muscle massage at a pressure level comfortable to the client. The client can request light, medium or deep pressure, which is the beauty of the hot stone massage technique. It can be customized in an instant to the request of the client. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_massage For your safety as well as ours please DO NOT BE OFFENDED by the questions they are a "MUST" to ask before given a Stone Massage. There will be a form to sign stating that all the contraindications below were discussed. This is a list of contraindications for Hot Stones Massage. If you have any of the following please let your therapist know and contact your doctor before proceeding: This is for your well being.... *Cancer~ Hot stones stimulate the lymphatic system, which may cause cancer to spread. It is best if patient is in full remission. Please contact your doctor. *Skin conditions, such as rashes or lesions~ No massage should be done if this is present, it may cause spreading, especially if skin irritation is weeping. *Cardiac~ Stones increase blood pressure *Muscle or nerve inflammation~stones will over stimulate areas that are swollen and make it worse. Cold stones would be best. *Medications~if you are using medications or products causes hypersensitivity to the skin, such as antibiotics or Retin A. *Herpes~ if active massage should be avoided all together *Varicose Veins~ work will only be done to the areas superior to the veins. Institute of Somatic Therapy What is Sports Massage? A form of massage that utilizes specific strokes to help athletes obtain maximum performance and physical conditioning by increasing power endurance and mobility—both before and after an event or exercise. 2006 Sports Massage Brochure ~~ABMP More stretching techniques are involved and can be done fully clothed. What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Helps detox your body, improves immune system, and drains fluid in the your body. Can assist by reducing swelling, bruises, PMS, and post- surgery. Lymph nodes are the processing center of fighting off infection in the body. What is Myofascial Release? |
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| Rhonda Larkins is the only LMT in the state of Missouri to take the advanced classes of AOBT by the founder." ~~~Ruthie Piper Hardee Founder of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® |
