Top Questions
What is massage and bodywork?
Massage and bodywork are methods of tissue manipulation and other various techniques to treat the body non-invasively. Massage has many health benefits to the mind, body, and spirit. Here is a list of some benefits that therapeutic massage can provide.
Improve sleep quality
Improve digestive health
Improve Cognitive functions
Relieve sore muscles
Increase serotonin
Relaxation
Decrease pain
Decrease stiffness
Decrease stress
Decrease tension
Decrease inflammation
Increase mobility
Increase range of motion
Increase blood flow
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What conditions can massage and bodywork treat?
Generalized back pain
Limb pain
Lack of range of motion
Inflammation
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Fibromyalgia
Post-op pain
Prenatal pains and stiffness
Depression
Anxiety
Scoliosis, Kyphosis. Lordosis
Stiff neck
Impinged nerves
Sleeping dysfunction
Pre-athletic care
Post- athletic care
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How should I prepare for my first session?
To ensure you have the BEST and SAFEST experience, PLEASE PREPARE for the session by doing the following:
Showering off a day's work
Self care routine
Eating a snack ​
Releasing your bowels
Mentally unwinding
Getting a good night's sleep prior to your session
What should I expect from my first session?
Every session is designed to suit the individual needs of each of my clients. I create each treatment plan according to your medical history, current health, conditions, and bodily needs. Upon entering your session, I will conduct a brief intake interview and you will fill out intake paperwork unless it was completed online. We will then discuss your treatment plan, following that you will undress to your comfort level (leaving underwear on) and get completely under the sheets. When I arrive back in the room, the session begins. You are to expect a safe, immersive healing experience.
Other things to expect:
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Freshly washed sheets
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Sanitized Table
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Complimentary Aromatherapy
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Hypoallergenic Oil blend made in house
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Treatment plan according to your intake forms and personal needs
What if if laying face down or face up is not an option for me?
The beauty of massage and bodywork is it is flexible, just as our bodies. If laying face down or up is not an option for you, we can always try side lying with a pillow in between the arms and legs for support.
What if I'm having trouble relaxing during the session?
The utmost priority is your comfortability. If you find yourself fidgeting or unable to still your body just communicate with me and we can work through these moments with a pause or deep breathing. Often times when this happens I will talk my clients through the session which seems to lessen the fidgeting or I will move to the head neck region to try and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
What if I don't feel comfortable removing my clothes?
Again, my main concern is the overall wellbeing and comfortability of my clients. Each session I encourage my clients to undress to their COMFORT LEVEL, as some clients prefer to keep certain clothing garments on. Typically, clients looking for deep tissue and therapeutic work will remove both shirt, pants, and bra. However, I do ask that LOWER UNDERGARMENTS (underwear, boxers, or spandex shorts) REMAIN ON at ALL TIMES, even if a client desires gluteal and hip work.
These decisions are at the discretion of my client and I's safety, and in conjunction with state laws. Private areas will be covered AT ALL TIMES with a sheet and blanket.