FAQs

What can I expect when I go for a massage appointment?

On your first visit you will complete a confidential health history form. Your therapist will go over your health history form with you to determine your treatment needs and goals.

What is Massage?

The most popular form of massage is Swedish Massage which is used for relaxation and stress reduction. This is the long flowing strokes and the picking and kneading of muscles which is the foundation from which we build.

How does massage relieve pain?

• A simple and direct strategy: working from the external, outer mechanisms of pain to the primary, root cause.
• Focuses on the entire body system and its relationship to soft tissue - not solely on the site of pain.

Will I Be Clothed?

You will be asked to remove all jewelry and clothing to your level of comfort. Your therapist will leave the room to allow for privacy. After you undress, lay face down on the table under the top sheet. Your therapist will ensure you are properly draped during your session. As each part of your body is massaged, it will be uncovered only until the therapist is finished. Genitals and women’s breasts are not massaged and will remain covered at all times.

Must I undress for my massage?

Massage therapists are required to cover/drape you with a sheet so that they expose only the area which they are working on. You may need to undress for therapy. However, you do not need to expose yourself in any way that you are uncomfortable.

What do I need to do?

Please tell your therapist about any injuries, problems or surgeries in the recent past, as well as any pertinent medical problems ~ fill out the Client Profile ~ close your eyes, take a deep BREATH & relax! Feel free to ask questions before or after the massage. Please keep your therapist informed of your comfort level & whether you desire lighter or firmer pressure during your session.

What Can I Expect?

Your therapist will inform you when your session is over and leave the room so that you may dress in private.

I bruise easily, can I still get a massage?

It is important to let your massage therapist know (this should be asked on the health history form you will asked to fill out on your first visit). Massage therapy is not recommended for people who suffer from hemophilia.

Am I expected to talk during the massage?

If you wish to have silence, you should say so at the beginning of the treatment. The therapist may, however, require verbal information pertinent to health findings during the treatment.

How will I feel after my massage?

The majority of our guests are very relaxed; some feel a decrease in long-term aches & pains. After an initial “slowed down” feeling, many feel enhanced energy and sense of well-being. These effects of massage are cumulative…Above all else, it is very important that you drink plenty of water after your massage to ensure that you flush our any toxins released in your body. Proper hydration will also ensure that the positive effects of you massage stay with you longer!

If I have a specific medical condition, can I still receive a massage?

Thorough completion of the Client Profile and communication of updated medical information prior to each session is crucial as it informs your therapist of any health issues. If you are under a health care provider’s care, it is advisable that you receive written approval for massage or we are always happy to stay in communication with you physician to ensure you are receiving the best possible treatment for your condition.