Frequently Asked Questions

Your massage will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to help you relax. You will lie on a table especially designed for your comfort. 

Most massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, it is entirely up to you what you want to wear. You should undress to your level of comfort. You will be properly draped during the entire session. 

The massage therapist will leave the room while you undress, relax onto the table, and cover yourself with a clean sheet or towel. 

You will be properly draped at all times to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed.  

A typical full-body session will include work on your back, arms, legs, feet, hands, head, neck, and shoulders.  

Let's get one thing out of the way: experienced massage therapists agree that taking a shower before your massage is a always a good idea. You should rinse off chlorine, perspiration or environmental pollutants before your treatment or therapy, because you don't want all that to be rubbed into your skin.

During the massage, make yourself comfortable. The practitioner will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the session (such as lifting your arm). Many people just close their eyes and completely relax, communicating if/when they need more or less pressure, another blanket, or anything else relevant to the session. 

Deep tissue massages are meant to break up scar tissue and break down muscle adhesions (the “knots” that we feel in our muscles are bands of rigid and painful muscle tissue) using firm pressure. These knots can inhibit our circulation and cause pain and inflammation. Deep tissue works to release these knots. 

Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity which can last for days. 

Massage can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, and reduce blood pressure. Massage is also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense of well-being.  

No. We have one massage table per treatment room. However, we can arrange to have two or more clients begin and end sessions at the same time.  

Yes. That is why it is 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. 

No. We do not accept insurance as a form of payment. We can accept Health Savings Accounts (HSA) cards provided by insurances. Upon request, we can provide our clients with an invoice.