Contrary to common notions in our society, massage therapy is a healing art and not a sexual service. Any illicit or sexually suggestive remarks or advances will result in the immediate termination of your session. Full payment will be due regardless of time spent in session. You will not be rebooked.
How do I prepare for a massage?
- Try to relax
- Take a shower, if it is possible before coming for your appointment
- Remove your makeup, jewelry (small earrings are ok, wedding ring is ok)
- Use the rest room prior to commencing your session as you will be on the table for at least an hour.
What is going to happen during the massage session?
- During the sesion you will be given complete privacy to undress to your comfort level and prepare for the massage.
- You will be completely draped with a sheet and blanket during the session. Only the part of the body being worked on is exposed at any time.
- the massage table may be heated with a warming pad which functions like an electric blanket.
- If ant any time you are uncomfortable, please let me know and I will adjust pressure of the massage or temperature of the warming pad or hot stones (if a hot stone massage) accordingly.
- You may talk during your massage, or you may choose to use this as a time to be quiet and totally relax. I normally do no talking or very minimum mainly to check your comfort level.
How do I take care of myself after a massage?
- Following any type of massage therapy, you should drink plenty of water to flush toxins out of your system. You will get a bottle of water at the end of your session to start.
- A steamy shower or an Epsom Salt soak bath is also a great follow-up to a massage
- For the next 24 hours after a massage you may feel a little sore or achy especially if you do not have regular massages or this is your first, also if you are having a deep tissue massage. This is a normal response - a lot of cellular waste products are released into the blood stream during massage. That achy feeling is healing response. It should go away within 24-36 hours. Rest, healthy eating, and intake of fluids will help minimize the response.
