The goal of a massage therapy treatment is set by you e.g., relaxation, soft tissue or muscle pain alleviation, increasing range of motion etc. The massage therapist will work with you in establishing a clear goal of your treatment by asking questions about your symptoms & health history. The massage therapist will then establish a treatment plan based on your goals and recommend the massage treatment best suited for your symptoms and goals.  Your consent for the said treatment plan will be sought. The plan will elucidate the techniques, areas and type of treatment that the massage therapist will use. You can at any point during the treatment ask the massage therapist to use techniques and pressure you are most comfortable with.