Q: Is it a massage?
A: No, most people think of a massage to be very relaxing and calming. A therapy session is not relaxing until the end of the session once you’ve worked through some of the “hurts so good” moments. Our goal is to use the RTP mentality, meaning, we are going to cause a little pain to do lots of good. The session always adheres to your pain level and will work with you through the session.
Q: I’m afraid, what if I don’t have a high pain tolerance?
A: No worries, we take that into consideration and will make it work for you. Typically, as you go on from your first session to your next, your pain tolerance will increase because a low pain tolerance usually comes from lack of therapy being done on the tissue or severity of damaged tissue, both of which will increase after having a session.
Q: Is it full body?
A: It depends on the amount of time you and your therapist have together. Usually, our clients have one specific spot that they want worked on, so the majority of the time is spent there.
Q: Do I have to get two sessions, if I have two spots I want worked on?
A: Ask your therapist. However, most therapy sessions have enough time to work on 2-3 spots on the body.
Q: Does cupping hurt?
A: Cupping is on the line of uncomfortable and pain free. Cupping is one of the most pain free options offered with some of the best results in pain relief. It feels like suction which can feel odd, to start. Ultimately, it is dependent on the level of suction in the cup, whether it is completely pain free or just uncomfortably tight.
Q: Does tooling hurt?
A: Tooling can be painful, but is only performed for a short time during the session. Remember, the pain matters because it WILL improve your progress faster.
Q: How long will cupping marks last?
A: The coloring of the cupping marks usually ranges from bright red to dark purple and can last from 3 days to 2 weeks. Depending on how dark the spot is, that usually can be used to determine the length of time that the mark will last.
Q: How often can I get a therapy session? How much is too much?
A: We recommend 1 time a week, depending on the severity of your injury. If cupping is used during your session, its best to allow those spots to recover over the week before digging into the tissue again. However, it is possible to get another session on a different area of focus. If you are trying to return to some sort of play, communicate this to your therapist and they will work out a necessary game plan with you.
Q: Are your therapists, physical therapists or personal trainers? What’s the difference?
A: Neither, they are Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainers. Athletic Trainers are a jack-of-all-trade, specializing in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. They can help you with evaluating your injury or tightness, formulate a plan of care for treatment and rehab, then they will take you through it and be by your side the entire time. They also are great at networking and can refer you to the right specialist if they are not the right choice for you.
