On your first visit we’ll go over your health history so I’m aware of any health conditions for which massage may not be appropriate, or any precautions that should be taken to ensure your massage is both safe and enjoyable.

We’ll also discuss your session goals. It’s important to keep in mind that a standard full body massage can typically be completed in a 1-hour session, however if you have areas that require more focus or longer work, I’ll address those areas first and any remaining time can be used on other areas of your body.

Two things to consider when preparing for in-home massage are your space your physical body.

To prepare your space, ensure there is enough room for the table and enough clearance for your therapist to work around it. I recommend a space that’s at least 8 feet by 5 feet. Can we maneuver with less? Yes, but the more space available the easier it is for your therapist to apply pressure at different angles and work in a manner that doesn’t compromise my own body.

To prepare yourself for bodywork, eat a light meal 90 minutes or more before your session so your body has time to digest the food properly. Directly before, sip a little water, use the restroom, and take a few minutes to begin to relax. Put down anything that might be a source of stress and just sit for a few moments and breathe. Once you’re on the table, you’ll find it’s easier to get into a more relaxed state if you pregame with a little calm beforehand.

Provided I have the space in my schedule, I’m happy to extend your treatment time. The rate is $25 for each additional 15 minutes or portion thereof.

Nope!

Direct skin contact is best when using cremes or oils, but you’re invited to disrobe to your level of comfort. If you plan to remain clothed during your session or are having a myoskeletal alignment massage, wear clothing that moves with you like activewear or loose-fitting fabrics. Rest assured if you do disrobe, you’ll remain under the sheets for the duration of the session. I will only undrape the area I’m working on and then cover you again once I’m done.

Nope, it’s your session. So outside of the occasional check-in to ensure the pressure is correct, or gentle instructions like “turn over” or “push against my hand” I won’t say a thing. Please do speak up if, for example, the pressure needs adjusting, or you’re otherwise uncomfortable. Then we can go back to silence.

And if you’re more of a talker, we can do that too (outside of charged topics like politics, religion, sex, the Lakers vs Warriors…just kidding on that last one).

Relax!

I know you’re busy, but immediately after your session it’s beneficial to take half an hour or so and let the effects of the bodywork sink in. Hydrate, do some light stretching, maybe climb into an Epsom salt bath if that’s available to you. Enjoy some quiet time, everything else will be there after you’ve recharged.

We’re stimulating your muscles during massage and applying pressure in areas that either haven’t been utilized in a while or have been over-utilized. In doing so, we’re pushing blood, nutrients, and lymph throughout your body, and creating an inflammation response. Much like when you haven’t worked out in a while, being moderately sore and inflamed after is completely normal and part of the healing process.

Muscle memory increases with frequency, so receiving bodywork on a consistent schedule will help the lingering soreness subside over time.

You can also combat soreness and assist in the healing by hydrating, using a topical ointment like camphor or CBD, soaking in an Epsom salt bath, or applying ice to the sore spots a few times a day. And, of course, rest!

Massage is most beneficial when received consistently, as the results are the cumulative. For general maintenance I recommend at least one massage a month, or every 3 weeks if your time and financial budgets allow.

Bodywork in addition to regular, enjoyable exercise, eating nutritious foods (with the occasional delightful dessert thrown in because ice cream is great), and whatever awareness practice you find beneficial for your mental health will all help so much in enhancing your sense of wellbeing.

If you’re rehabbing an injury, dealing with chronic or acute pain, or dealing with emotions like grief that can get “stuck” in the body, increasing your massage intake to 2, 4, or even more times per month can help you feel better on a more frequent basis. We can work together to figure out a schedule that fits into your lifestyle and helps you reach your wellness goals.

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Tips are appreciated but not required. If you would like to tip and want to avoid the awkward “how much” question, service industry standard is 20%, but truly, whatever you choose to give (or don’t) is completely up to you!

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