Tai Blakey is an independent massage therapist who offers affordable massage services in Harrisonburg, VA. She opened Refreshing Effects in 2008 to provide a personal approach to affordable, quality therapeutic relaxation, provided through massage therapy to consumers with chronic conditions, in need of injury rehabilitation or those seeking release of physical and mental stress.
She practices swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology, lymph detox, cupping and chair massage. She specializes in pregnancy massage, active labor, and postpartum massage as a Certified Nurturing the Mother Pregnancy Massage Therapist and infant massage as a Certified Educator of Infant Massage.
She practices swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology, lymph detox, cupping and chair massage. She specializes in pregnancy massage, active labor, and postpartum massage as a Certified Nurturing the Mother Pregnancy Massage Therapist and infant massage as a Certified Educator of Infant Massage.
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Massage is defined by Mirriam Webster as: : manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for therapeutic purposes. In the West, basic training for massage therapists is in Swedish massage, which combines a variety of techniques such as effleurage (gliding strokes), petrissage (kneading), friction, and tapotement (light percussion).
A typical massage therapy session is between 40 and 90 minutes (15 to 20 minutes for chair massage). Your massage will begin with a brief consultation and review of symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. During your first exam, your massage therapist will spend time getting to know you and your health concerns.
Some common questions about massage therapy and bodyworks are answered below. Call us if you have other questions or if you are interested in improving your quality of life through massage and other therapy treatments. A Massage Therapist is in one of the fast-growing healthcare professions. For many years, massage therapy was virtually an unknown practice, even considered therapy for spiritual healing.
In order for the massage therapist and the client relationship to work properly, clear communication is necessary. If the client has any medical conditions, recent injuries or surgeries, or regular medications, the massage therapist needs to be informed prior to the massage treatment. Below is a list of conditions that you should make your massage therapist aware of immediately.
24 hours preferred or prior to 6:00 pm on the close of business day before your scheduled appointment. If you have a gift certificate or loyalty package these will be redeemed to cover missed appointments or unpaid fees will have to be paid before future appointments are made. Repeat cancellations at the last minute or failure to show for appointments may be asked to secure future appointments with credit card.
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Julie Megan Sorge Way
Oct 03, 2021
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Dona CarnealSmallwood-Carneal
Aug 18, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism
Tai does an amazing job of listening to your needs but an even better job of listening to the needs of your body! I am grateful to have Refreshing Effects/Tai Blakey do my massages! Do not miss an opportunity to have the best massage ever and get on a schedule to have her work with you to help manage your body.
Tai does an amazing job of listening to your needs but an even better job of listening to the needs of your body! I am grateful to have Refreshing Effects/Tai Blakey do my massages! Do not miss an opportunity to have the best massage ever and get on a schedule to have her work with you to help manage your body.
Christine Harris
Mar 02, 2021
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Ccdog Irish
Feb 22, 2021
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Samba Garly
Jan 07, 2021
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Due to pain issues resulting from over 20+ surgeries due college football and then a landmine bomb explosion losing both my legs, I've been under Tai's treatment for nearly 10 years. Initially, I would make an appointment when in pain. Sort of a 911 call for help. over the last 5+ years, I've scheduled bi-weekly therapy appointments with Tai to especially treat the lower back and upper back shoulder blades. Pain management and Tai's treatment is five-star, A+, second to none awesome and effective. In fact, Tai is one of the reasons (the other is the UVA prosthetic facility) that I would be hesitant
Paola Amaya
Dec 08, 2020
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Lauren R.
Jun 15, 2020
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My experience at Refreshing Effects was amazing. Perfect relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable environment. It is evident that Tai has a passion for what she does and is truly genuine. She even called to follow up a few days after my lymphatic drainage massage to check-in and see how I was doing. She is incredibly knowledgeable in her field and definitely cares for her clients. Highly recommend!!!!
Michele Moore
Sep 23, 2019
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Rachel Kewley Jackman
Feb 28, 2018
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Candy Renee
Mar 16, 2017
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Deserae Richards
Aug 10, 2016
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