Integrative Manual Bodywork

Arrive 15 minutes early to settle in and fill out any informational forms. You'll want to be on the table at the start of your scheduled time to maximize your massage time.
Try not to eat right before a massage, but drinking water throughout the day is recommended
Please shower and take care of personal hygiene prior to your massage.

Yes. It's best to remove earrings, necklaces, and other non-essential jewelry before the massage. This way none of your jewelry gets ruined with oils and creams and you are able to receive a much more fluid therapeutic experience.

Most people choose wear nothing during their massage as most massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed. However, it is entirely up to you what you choose to wear. This is a matter of personal preference and you should undress only to your level of comfort. You will be completely covered and properly draped at all times during the session and only the body part being worked on will be exposed. Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.

No. I will leave the room, giving you as much time as you need to undress to your comfort level, get on the table, and cover yourself with the clean sheet and blanket. Don’t rush! I will knock and ask if you’re ready before I enter the room.

Yes. You will be properly draped at all times to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed.

Prior to the massage, feel free to ask me any questions about the technique or the upcoming session. During the massage, make yourself comfortable. I will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the session (such as lifting your arm). Many people just close their eyes, completely relax, and communicating if they need more or less pressure, another blanket, or anything else relevant to the session. If you have any questions regarding the session or about the particular technique you are receiving, feel free to ask.

It’s your call. Some people talk, some do not. Don’t feel like you have to make conversation. This is YOUR session. Do what’s comfortable.

Most people fall into a peaceful slumber during the massage. It is also very common to snore or drool. It's ok!

Communication is important to a great massage so feel free to communicate freely with me, especially in regard to pressure. You are the master of your own body. You know and understand your body better than anyone else so letting me know what works and doesn’t will only increase the therapeutic effects of your massage. It is a myth that massage has to hurt to be effective. Using a pain scale of 1 is NO pain and 10 is extremely painful, a massage normally should always be 7 or less. You will NEVER insult me or hurt my feelings by telling me what you like or dislike. It’s your session, and I want you to relax & enjoy it!

Try not to jump up too fast after massage. Give yourself some “re-entry” time to fully come back into your body.
Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom and relief from long-term discomfort and tension. After an initial period of feeling relaxed and mellow, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity, which can last for days. Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following your massage.

Being well hydrated is always best. You should try to drink plenty of water before a massage as well as after. Prior to a massage, it is beneficial, because a well-hydrated muscle is easier to manipulate and perform deep work on. Since massage is a manual draining of your lymphatic system, which is partially responsible for removing toxins and waste within your body, drinking water after a massage helps the body flush out any waste materials, like lactic acid, that have been released during the massage. Drinking water for 24 hours after a massage can help relieve any soreness, aches, or headaches you may experience, especially after a deep tissue massage.

Massage and bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, and reduce blood pressure. Massage and bodywork is also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense of well being.

Yes. Before we begin the session we will go over general health questions to make sure we customize a session that is right for you. It is very important that you inform me of any health problems or medications you are taking. If you are under a doctor's care, it is strongly advised that you receive a written recommendation for massage or bodywork prior to any session. Depending on the condition, approval from your doctor may be required.

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