Please arrive five or ten minutes early so your practitioner can review with you what you are expecting out of your session. You may be asked about any medical history, past/present injuries, current physical condition, and other immediate discomfort you may be experiencing in order to assist us with customizing your session for your needs.

Your practitioner will then take you to your private treatment room, will step out so you can disrobe to your level of comfort, and wait until you indicate you are ready. Some clients prefer to partially disrobe, and some prefer to completely disrobe. You will get on the massage table under a top sheet and be appropriately draped at all times to respect your modesty. Only the part of the body to be worked on will be uncovered as required, then draped again.

The therapy room will be comfortable and peaceful for your relaxation. Soft music may be playing, unless you request otherwise.

Depending on your specific needs or requests, your practitioner will do a customized, blended session of modalities that will benefit you, or the type of treatment or bodywork you have chosen from our services.

You may talk or just completely relax in silence during your session. Of course some feedback is often desired between you and your practitioner if you are addressing a specific problem.

When your session is over, the practitioner will again leave the room so that you can dress, and will wait for you in the reception area. We welcome any questions or feedback you have.

*Rolfing: If you are having a Rolfing session the procedure and focus is a bit different. Please contact our Rolfer for specific information.

You may want to consult your doctor if in doubt about any condition you have that you feel may restrict your receiving bodywork. Uncontrolled high blood pressure, fever, recent surgery, phlebitis, recent fractures, heart disease, and any severe health conditions may contraindicate massage in these cases.

Getting a massage or other bodywork or treatments can do you a world of good. Frequent sessions can do even more. The results are cumulative. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember: just because it feels like a pampering treat doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider your appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.