Common questions
Why the name MintHour
When the time came to choose the name, there was a clear understanding that MintHour would be a place where
one comes to relax and leave with positive emotions, warmth, trust, and renewed energy. At MintHour every person
is individual and each session is customized for the individual. This is especially important when working
with a diverse group of clients of all ages and backgrounds. In this line of work, it is important to put
one’s heart and soul into the client’s needs in order to share knowledge and expertise and to provide the
best tailored and customized experience.
Comfort
Please, remove all jewelry, watches, and other accessories before the massage session begins. I kindly ask that
you turn your cell phone off or switch it to vibrate mode. Music combined with massage can create a relaxing
atmosphere, but it's Ok if you prefer silence.
How to dress?
You can take off your clothes before the massage session. Remove whatever clothing you think is necessary
so that you can completely relax. Many people prefer to keep their underwear during a massage, while others
prefer to be nude. It's up to you.
Health condition
You must warn me if you have any of these conditions: high blood pressure, pregnancy, diabetes, epilepsy,
recently performed surgery, muscle or joint injuries, allergies, and other diseases. It's better to avoid
consuming alcohol before the massage session or immediately after it. It's also not recommended to get a
massage after a meal. I am not trained in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. If you have any serious
health condition, check with your doctor before seeking a massage.
How to cancel a session?
You can cancel the session or change its time 12 hours before the massage session begin.
How to pay?
You can pay with cash, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo.
Effects of massage
On Skin
Reduce scarring,
Decrease symptoms of eczema and other skin conditions,
Help treat and prevent bedsores,
Reduce stress,
Increase skin temperature,
Contribute to the overall health of skin tissue.
On the Joints
Under massage, the blood supply to the joints and nearby tissues improves,
and the formation and movement of synovial fluid accelerate. As a result, the ligaments become more elastic.
On the Nervous system
Increase serotonin and dopamine,
Decrease nervous system excitability,
Improve sleep,
Decrease stress depression and anxiety,
Increase relaxation,
Influence brain wave activity,
Improve cognitive and memory functioning,
Activate parasympathetic response.
On the Respiratory system
Improved breathing,
Deeper breathing,
Less mucus,
Better posture.
On the Circulatory and Lymphatic systems
Increases in capillary flow rate and decreases in blood viscosity,
Increases in blood flow to the skin and possibly muscular tissue,
Increases in blood oxidation levels,
Increases in surface tissue temperatures,
Increases in platelet count,
Decreases in heart rate,
Improve lymphatic drainage,
Reduce edema and lymphedema,
Promote increases in lymphocyte levels,
Promote immune health.
On the Muscular system
Directly affect muscular systems through physiological effects,
Decrease tension within the muscle-tendon unit and neural response,
Affect the viscoelastic response and muscle healing,
Increase ROM,
Decrease exercise-related delayed-onset muscle soreness,
Decrease muscle fatigue,
Decrease pain,
Reduce headaches, back pain, and neck pain.
On the Functional State of the Body
There are five main types of massage effects on the functional state of the body: tonic, soothing, trophic,
energotropic, normalization of functions.
Indications
- Stress, burnout, neurosis
- Osteochondrosis
- Functional disorders after fracture and dislocation
- High blood pressure
- Recovery from long-term illnesses
- Pain in the back, lower back, neck
- Radiculitis
- Headaches
- Bruises, sprains of muscles, tendons and ligaments
- A period of intense physical activity
- Bronchitis
- Scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis
- Increased mental load
- Bronchial asthma
- Diabetes
Contraindications
- In acute feverish States.
- Under the influence of drugs or alchohol
- Recent operations or acute injures
- Various diseases of the skin, nails, hair
- Mental illness with excessive excitement
- Severe sclerosis of the brain vessels
- Bleeding and tendency to it
- Thrombosis, severe varicose veins
- Diseases of the abdominal cavity
- Acute respiratory illness (ARI)
- Aneurysm of the aorta and heart
- Chronic osteomyelitis
- Hyper and Hypotonic crises
- Nausea, vomiting, liquid stool
- Tumors
- Acute myocardial ischemia
- First trimester pregnancy