FAQs - The ins and outs…

If you are new to massage therapy, you may have a few questions prior to your first appointment. When you arrive you’ll fill out a health history and consent form. This will take approximately 10 minutes and that time will not be taken out of your hands on massage time. After review of health history, injuries or physical conditions, we will discuss areas of your body you’d like to address. 

I will step out of the room while you undress to your level of comfort and lay onto the table underneath the blanket and sheet. During your massage you will be professionally draped and I will only uncover the area of the body being worked on. 

Your comfort matters, feel free to talk as much or as little as you wish. I encourage open lines of communication to inform me of any discomforts in your session such as temperature, music preference, pressure changes. Keeping your body relaxed and breathing normally with some deep breathing allows the muscles and mind to stay relaxed. This is your session.

When your massage is complete, I will step out of the room while you get dressed. Be aware as you stand up, you may feel light headed. Please stand up slowly. We will check in on how the massage went and answer any questions you may have. This is also a good time to rebook your next session.

You will likely feel quite relaxed and also may not feel great after your massage. It is normal to feel some discomfort as well as relief after your massage. You may experience sore muscles which can often take a day or two to relax. 

Taking a 20-30 minute epsom salt bath after your massage is recommended to aid in muscle recovery, reduce inflammation and help alleviate soreness. 

Hydration the 24 hours around your massage is recommended and important to aid in muscle recovery, circulation, help prevent soreness and dehydration.

I recommend weekly or every other week massage for more acute issues until the issue is resolved. Monthly massage is a nice maintenance plan for overall wellbeing. Some people prefer an every other week massage, every other month or twice a year massage. It really is an individual preference, you know your mind and body best.

Absolutely! Please ask me about areas you’d like to work on and we can discuss ideas.

Yes! It is gluten free. I use locally made Sacred Earth Vegan Massage Cream. It is Paraben Free, Fragrance Free, Cruelty Free, Nut Oil Free and Gluten Free. 

Essential Oils are used for aromatherapy purposes only and not used on the skin.

Each session is tailored to the client’s pressure request. I encourage open communication to adjust pressure needs during session. This is your session and I want you to feel that your needs are met. 

“Deep tissue” doesn’t necessarily mean hard pressure. The tissue and muscles are warmed up so they will accept deep, slow pressure. Keeping the muscles as relaxed as possible is important. I want you to be able to breathe through the pressure. If you find yourself holding your breath the pressure is too much. Pain is not the goal, muscle release is.

Fever

Infectious Diseases (Influenza, cold, etc.)

High Blood Pressure

Untreated Heart Conditions, Diabetes, Recent Surgery or any other serious condition (seek doctor’s clearance prior to receiving massage)

MRSA

Intoxication

Broken Bones

Skin Problems (rashes, fungus, open skin)

Varicose Veins (vein and area below vein will be avoided)

All touch is non-sexual. Any sexual comments or gestures will result in immediate termination of the session requiring full payment for the session and expulsion from the practice.

Cancelation - Please call or text to cancel your appointment. I understand life happens and often circumstances out of our control and I want to respect exceptions for family emergencies and illness. Please communicate to me the circumstances as I want to be fair in how to move forward through the process. This is a business and I want to be fair and I also need to stand by my policies as this is my livelihood. Thank you for your understanding. 

Minimum 24 hour notice results in no charge.

Please note that you will be responsible for 50% of your reserved appointment fee if you miss an appointment or cancel with less than 24 hours notice. Please do your best to notify me in advance by phone or text if you are unable to attend your appointment and I will gladly find time to reschedule.

No show appointments will be charged 100% of reserved appointment fee. 

If you arrive late to your scheduled appointment, your session may be shortened to accommodate others whose appointments follow yours. Depending upon how late you arrive, I will determine if there is enough time to begin a session. Regardless of the length of treatment actually given, you will be financially responsible for the “full” session. 

I try my best to send appointment reminders, but missing an appointment due to not receiving an appointment reminder will result in a missed appointment fee. Please keep track of your appointments!

At this time I take cash, Venmo, credit or debit cards