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I am beginning training to be a certified massage therapist. What would YOU look for in an excellent bodywork practitioner? What things would you like? What things would you dislike? (Serious replies only, please. We're talking a profession and not a back alley massage.) Thanks!

I used to be very flexible. Age has taken its toll and I am tight to the point of pain. I have been doing some gentle stretches from some old yoga routines I used to do. My shoulders, neck, and especially my hamstrings are terribly tight. I do seek massage therapy services, but I want to stretch on my own at home. How should I go about stretching these three areas (especially hamstrings and shoulders) and for how long? Any resources you have seen online or in a bookstore that you recommend? Thank you!