I’m Susan Epperly. Welcome to another edition of our Clinical Massage Therapy vlog. This vlog entry comes from an article that I wrote for the September 15, 2009 issue of our e- mail newsletter. This article was the fourth installment of our "Knead Some Answers?" series. You can read other installments of "Knead Some Answers?" by visiting the archived newsletter page of our website, which you’ll see below. Or, you can respond to the content of this vlog by going to our Facebook fan page at the address below, clicking on our “discussions” tab, and selecting the discussion topic titled, “Getting The Most Out of Your Massage Therapy Sessions.” The question is, "I want to make sure that I get the most out of my massage therapy sessions. What can I do to be an active participant in my own therapy and help my Massage Therapist provide me with the best, most effective therapy possible?" As Massage Therapists, we hope that our clients will "keep in touch!" Making a mental note, or even a written journal, of your post-massage experience can be immensely helpful to both you and your therapist. At your next visit, let your therapist know what kind of changes you have observed in your body and the way you feel. When we see you next, we will be eager to know the answers to questions such a 28"To what degree have you received relief from the pain complaint that brought you here?" "How has this degree of pain relief improved your qualify of life?" "In what ways would you still like to see your quality of life improve even more?" "How has the nature of your pain changed (increased, decreased, moved, disappeared, become sharper, more dull, etc.)?" "How soon after your massage session did you notice these changes?" "Have you amended any habits, such as sleeping positions, workplace ergonomics, footwear, exercise frequency or type, etc.?" You should always feel free to contact your Massage Therapist if you have any questions regarding your post-massage experience. We encourage our clients to call or e-mail us to ask questions or discuss any concerns that may arise post massage. Thanks for joining us for this edition of our Clinical Massage Therapy Vlog. Be sure to join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, where we discuss all kinds of topics related to the practice and business of Clinical Massage Therapy. And to keep updated on new vlog entries, subscribe to our YouTube channel, which you’ll find by searching for TigerLilyStudios (with no spaces) on YouTube. Be well & keep in touch.