What to expect AT YOur first visit

Much like visiting a doctor or dentist, I’ll need you to record any medical history, past/present injuries and other physical conditions I should be aware of in order to better serve you. This is done by simply filling out the Client Intake Forms which I will be happy to review with you if there should be any questions.

We will then go to the treatment room where a comfortable massage table dressed with a warm blanket and crisp, clean sheets awaits. Before we start the session, I will review major focus(es) you have and explain the treatment . After I leave the room, you can disrobe to your level of comfort and lie on the massage table under the sheet and blanket. During your massage session you will always be draped with the top sheet and an additional blanket is available for your comfort as well. I will only undrape the part of the body being worked on, ensuring your modesty is respected at all times.

Relaxing music will be playing unless you request something else or nothing at all. The room will also be quiet, with no outside distractions.

After giving you sufficient time to prepare, I will knock on the door and ask if you are ready to proceed before re-entering your room. Before beginning your session, I will remind you to let me know, at any time, if a technique or stroke being used is too deep or not enough pressure.

I will either perform a customized full-body massage (for general relaxation and stress relief) or focus on the specific body parts that you have requested.

After your session is completed, I will again leave the room so that you can get up slowly and dressed. Before you leave, we can discuss how you are feeling and I will be happy to answer any other questions you may have.

After every massage session it is important to re-hydrate yourself with a couple glasses of water. One of the beneficial effects of massage is that toxic metabolic by-products are released from your muscle tissue into the system. Drinking plenty of water after a massage helps flush these waste products from your system; otherwise, they can re-accumulate causing soreness and stiffness.

Standard massage therapy sessions last one hour—with fifty minutes devoted to hands-on time. Five minutes preceding and five minutes following are reserved for the pre-interview and dressing processes.