What is a typical session like? There are no typical sessions, each treatment is specifically designed for that day's unique and special needs. For example, having just worked out the day prior to your session, you come in and let me know that your lowback and legs are really sore, tight and hurting. Your treatment would be designed to help flush and relieve the accumulated toxins from your muscles and utilize joint mobilization along with heat therapy, as well as, including that day's personal intention.

What is a personal intention? A personal intention can be Mental, Emotional, Physical or Spiritual. You come in with specific intentions to clear, open, release, relax and de-stress, energize etc. Your session is then created to meet your intention with the multiple modalities that we have available to help.

How long is a session? I offer 60, 75, and 90 minute sessions.

What if I am really shy... Do I have to completely disrobe? We suggest that you do what is comfortable for you. You choose whether or not to take your shorts off... You are always completely covered except for the areas that we are working on. You have complete privacy to get on and off of the table.

I'm allergic to nuts specifically "Almonds"... What kind of oil do you use? We use 100% Organic cold pressed blend of made of: Safflower, Grapeseed, Hazelnut and Vit E. Unscented. Just pure and simple. A very hydrating light combination that soothes dry skin and is completely absorbed in without that left over greasy feeling.

How about your lotion? What do you use? I use Biotone Unscented Therapeutic Massage Cream. 100% Vegetarian ingredients, Gluten Free, No Nut Oils and Not tested on animals.

I'm sensitive to perfumes... Do you use any? No. We leave both oil and lotion unscented. When your session is specifically designed for you, we have our 100% Pure essential oil collection that we can draw from.

Do you use Aromatherapy?
Yes. Medicine Flower. 100% Pure and Organic. I never USE them without first checking if you are allergic or would prefer to have NO ESSENTIAL OILS included in your session.

I am recently out of surgery, can I still receive a massage treatment?
It all depends on when, where and what for. This is something we would discuss on the phone prior to scheduling your appointment. Often times a MANUAL LYMPH DRANINAGE session WITH ME is the most gentle and appropriate treatment of choice, THIS IS ONE OF MY SPECIALTY TREATMENTS DESIGNED TO HELP BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY.

I like it silent, do we have to talk? We generally do not have ongoing chit chat, it really does take away from your session, unless of course, we are directly discussing the needs of your session and the detailed points of care. Our general rule of thumb is... if you don't want to talk - that's fine and if you do want to talk - that's fine as well. You choose.

I'm ticklish... how do you handle that? We have found that applying a bit more pressure cures that, but in the event that a foot or arm just cannot let go, then we move on, and focus on the areas that are not ticklish.

What is "Area Specific" work? This is where we work on an area in the body that has acute pain, injury or trauma. For example, someone comes in a Tension headache and requests that I work to help release the pain. We focus only on the areas and techniques that will help to get relief for that days session. A question that we often ask is: What is your intention and do you want "Area Specific" work or a full body treatment session? You choose.

What is your cancellation Policy? We kindly ask that you give us 24 hours notice, otherwise we will need to bill you for that missed appointment. That is a courtesy to us so that we can fill that time slot.

How often should I receive a massage? If you have a chronic condition, you may want to schedule 1-2 appointments a week for a couple of weeks and then gradually lengthen the time between appointments. However, under normal conditions, once every 3-4 weeks is recommended for optimum health maintenance.

Can Massage help with Fibromyalgia?
Yes. MEDICAL Massage Therapy relaxes muscles and increases range of motion and blood circulation as well as MANAGING YOUR pain SIGNALS. The first 1 or 2 treatments can often TIMES BRING ON increased muscle AWARENESS, once the muscles become used to the MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT RELEASE THERAPY, the usual response iS one of considerable relaxation, decreased pain AND YOU FEELING BETTER IN YOUR BODY.