If you feel pain please communicate to your therapist, it should not hurt you. You may experience soreness after a massage.
This is up to you and if it gives you joy to do so, do it.
All belongings will remain in the treatment room your sessions are conducted in.
We have a 24 hour cancellation policy, if you need to cancel or change your appointment please do so 24 hours before your scheduled appointment.
Be hydrated, rinse off-environmental pollutants, perspiration, chlorine and give yourself enough time to arrive on time and relaxed will better your massage experience.
It depends, it could be a good place to start if you are experiencing high levels of pain and unable to tolerate the too much stimuli.
More time typically is allotted for more extensive, in depth treatments. Shorter treatments may be targeted to specific areas and all an individual may be able to handle. These options also may be to meet the restraints of time/money one has to utilize for treatments.
Most often do, this also depends on how long the issue has been going on, what the pain relates to (injury, repetitive motion, surgery, headaches, etc)
Once a month is generally a good maintenance plan. Depending on your goals and how quickly you are able to achieve them varies from 1-2 x wk initially, gradually increasing time between sessions reducing frequency to wkly then every other week to once a month.
Fever, contagious diseases (cold, flu no matter how mild), under the influence of drugs/alcohol including pain medication that alter your pain receptors, recent operations or acute injuries, neuritis, skin disease.
This depends on the type of massage and what your goals are. If you are looking to relieve muscle soreness and tension, then later in the afternoon may be better and if you are looking for more of an energetic massage, receiving in the morning may be a better option. Pre-workout to warm up the muscles, should be light strokes not deep tissue which could cause muscle soreness and tightness. Post workout helps speed muscle recovery.
The application of suction to the body also known as negative pressure myofascial release causes contracted congested muscle tissue to release within minutes of placement.
Massage itself should not hurt. It is not the intention of the therapist to cause pain. There may be some discomfort if there is already tension, stiffness or prior injury. Please communicate with your therapist your levels of pain or discomfort to be sure you are able to tolerate pressure, position, need to reduce intensity or change approach.
Yes, we practice proper draping techniques and you will be covered with a sheet and blanket during a massage session.
This depends on what type of treatment you are receiving.
You may disrobe to your comfort level, you can be fully clothed if you like which is preferable during a thai yoga session or Reiki.
For sports or stretch sessions please have comfortable clothing that allows for movement.
Full body massage that requires oils or lotions we request you remove the articles of clothing that relate to your treatment, we practice draping so the untreated areas are covered.
To fill out new intake forms if you have not done so online and discuss any concerns you may have as well as answer any questions you may have if this is your first massage ever, the session will be explained to you, so plan to be 10 to 15 minutes early.
YES, if we are submitting claims to bill your health insurance, Labor and Industry or motor vehicle insurance provider we need a referral stating a diagnosis.
NO, if you are cash pay.
Yes, utilizing various techniques like cupping, myofascial release, trigger point, acupressure or active isolated stretching allows for customizing a treatment to each client for best approach.
This depends on the health, fitness level of the individual, severity and how receptive you are to body work.
You can experience results immediately or within 2 to 3 sessions notice significant pain reduction and increased range of motion.
Swedish Massage, Deep tissue Massage, Trigger point Massage, Stretching, Sports Massage, aromatherapy, hot stone Massage, reflexology, prenatal Massage, cupping, reiki