All sessions are “clothes-on” . NO DENIM PLEASE! Inflexible materials are hard on a manual therapist’s hands. Shorts and a T-shirt, or similar, are usually best. 

There are numerous types massage and bodywork; various techniques utilize different strokes and hand movements, application  of pressure to specific points, and more. We can discuss which methods may be most appropriate for you. 

Yes. That`s why it`s imperative that, before you begin your session, the practitioner asks general health questions. It is very important that you inform the practitioner 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.

This really depends on the type of session that you have purchased. However, for most sessions, you will rest on a professional therapy table in the face up or face down position with the sheets and blankets over you. You remain covered at all times; the therapist will uncover one area at a time as he/she works to ensure your comfort.

When you are face down, you will place you head into a cradle that supports your cervical spine and head. There is a bolster for your feet, too. At all times, the therapist will ensure your comfort with the table and/or temperature of the room.

The therapist will use a variety of therapeutic techniques to manipulate your skin, fascia and muscles. This may include gentle gliding, rocking, pressure point, stretching and more. He/She is highly trained to provide you with the highest quality and customized care.

If you have any health considerations, you may want to consult your doctor and/or the massage therapist. Here are some examples of conditions where you should NOT receive a massage:

• Fever
• Any type of infectious disease
• Severe cold
• Any acute injury (within 24-48 hours)
• Recent surgery (before 6-8 weeks)
• High risk pregnancy (consent from doctor for approval)

These are only some of the conditions under which massage is not recommended, but if you are not sure, please contact us.

Welcome

When you come in for a session, you will have already filled out the confidential, electronic, health intake form sent to you via email. If not, you may fill up the hardcopy before your massage session.  Please come 5 to 10 mins before your schedule timing.  If range of motion tests, or postural analysis are necessary, those will happen next. When that is finished, we’ll go over what will happen in this session. You are welcome to ask me questions at any point!

If you are receiving a Wellness or Pelvic Correction therapy session, you should be wearing loose fitting/active clothing such as Gym Pants/ shorts and T- shirt, you will remain clothed, and we will go right in to doing some warming up of your muscles before we get in to the stretching.

During the Session

During all massage sessions I will ask about comfort levels, while also making sure that any pain and discomfort is minimized.

After the Session

After your session, I will encourage you to get up slowly. There we can discuss and observe any immediate effects of the massage, and see if you have any feedback for me. Not all effects will be immediate, and I encourage you to pay special attention to how you feel in the days following your session. Many people feel very relaxed, but sometimes therapeutic bodywork can leave you slightly sore that night or the next day, which is normal. It’s much like a good workout at the gym, and should quickly dissipate. Increasing your water intake for the day should help as well.

Some is better than none. It varies person to person, and is dependent on your particular muscular goings on. If you’re looking to address a specific condition, it is recommended to come more frequently, such as once or twice a week, and then slowly taper down to a maintenance schedule, such as once every four to six weeks. We will discuss this after your treatment, when I’ve got a better hands-on understanding.

How many sessions you will need to address any issues is unique to every person as well. Some issues can be helped within a few sessions, others have been years in the making, and may need equal amounts of time to sort out.

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