Finding the right massage therapist

By Lisa Borchert, M.A.Ed., LPCC. Founder, Vivify Wellness at Avenues

In these stressful times, never has the healing power of massage been more integral to your overall well-being. At Vivify Wellness at Avenues, we hope people don’t view massage as merely a pampering service, but rather a much-needed component to your self-care plan.

Over the years, we’ve found that people sometimes shy away from massage as a treatment for pain or stress because of a previous bad experience. Maybe the therapist talked throughout the whole massage or the pressure was too much or too little.

For the best experience, it is key to find the right-fit massage therapist for you.

If you received a massage treatment in the past but did not find it relaxing or stress-relieving, it’s more likely that the therapist was just not a good fit for you, and less likely that massage itself simply “isn’t your thing.”

We recommend you find one who takes the time to listen and asks questions about the pain or tension you may be having. He or she should check in with you during the massage to make sure you aren’t too cold or too warm, and that the pressure is comfortable for you.

Our experienced massage therapists listen and ask questions about your needs.

In addition to massage, we offer wellness treatments including acupuncture, Reiki, infrared sauna and a salt room.

Vivify Wellness at Avenues is located within Ghent Square at 843 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Bath. Look for new lower pricing beginning this month. You can schedule massage appointments online for days, evenings and weekends. Call 330-576-4144 or visit VivifyWellnessatAvenues.com for more information.

Special Offer: Now through February 22, 2022, buy a two-pack of 60-minute massages for only $125 at VivifyWellnessAtAvenues.com/promotions.