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Many people are nervous the first time they get a massage. Make sure you fill out your paperwork ahead of time OR arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your first appointment. When you have arrive, prepared for your session, your massage therapist will bring you into the massage room and discuss your session goals. Your massage therapist will give you instructions on how to get ready for your particular session. Then it is simply your job to relax and let the healing begin! It is usually a good idea to wear comfortable clothes to the massage so you are relaxed before and after your session. After your session is over, make sure to take your time getting up and stay hydrated.

Some people choose to go under the sheets without a stitch of clothing on, some people leave their underwear on, some people prefer to wear a swimsuit, sweats, or even street clothes. Never take off more clothes than you are comfortable taking off. Also, please be aware that your clothing line is a boundary that your massage therapist will respect. Talk with your therapist and he or she will adjust the session to meet your needs. Be aware that some techniques can be more effective with less clothes, but there’s no reason you cannot enjoy your massage fully clothed.

Absolutely not!! While many of us have heard the theory “no pain, no gain,” this is not always true. Massage does not have to hurt to be productive. With some techniques, some discomfort can be expected, such as deep tissue or trigger point work. If you are wincing away from the pain, or it reaches above a 6 or 7 on a pain scale, the pressure may be too much and could possibly cause damage. If the pressure is too much, inform your massage therapist immediately and they can adjust the technique to meet your needs. *Please note* your massage therapist will listen to your tissues when applying techniques. If your body starts showing signs of potential damage (excessive redness, heat, swelling, etc), your massage therapist will change techniques or areas addressed to respect your body. Depending on your state of body awareness, a client doesn't always realize this tissue limit has been reached.

The best things you can do to help keep the results of your massage for longer are keep hydrated, stretch/self care, and try to reduce stress. Please ask your massage therapist for stretching and self care recommendations. You can also view our post on Maximizing Your Massage Benefits.

To help you get the most relaxation and rejuvenation out of your massage session, we do not recommend bringing children to your massage appointment. But we will not decline your appointment because of this. Please keep in mind that there is usually more than one massage session happening at our location at the same time. We expect to be able to provide them a serene environment, though we do understand that some noise happens.

We encourage people from 1 to 100 to receive massage! But if you are under 18 years of age, a parent must be present and sign a consent before you can receive your massage. This is for liability purposes, as indicated by our liability insurance company.

Tips are never required or expected. If you believe you have received an excellent massage, a tip is appreciated. Bottom line, if you feel like tipping, please tip. If you do not feel it’s appropriate, don’t. Your service quality is not dependent on such.

Some people feel uncomfortable with certain techniques and may want to giggle. If this happens, your massage therapist may want to firmer pressure or change the technique to make you more comfortable. In the event that an area is too ticklish to be worked on, please inform your massage therapist and he or she can skip that area completely. Informing your massage therapist ahead of time about sensitive areas can make your session more comfortable.

Of course you can! Although, if you would like to lay on the table, you will need to bring someone who can help transport you onto the table. If this is not possible or comfortable, the massage can be given while you are in your wheelchair. Our staff is not trained in safe transfer methods and we do not ask them to do so, for safety reasons.

It rarely happens, but if it does don’t panic. Sometimes this happens as a reaction of the nervous system going into relaxation mode (sometimes because of certain medications). Massage therapists know that this is a physiological reaction and will treat the situation accordingly. Usually your massage therapist will direct your attention to another area of your body, change the techniques or change the pressure. Your unintended erection, and any embarrassment, will soon pass. Please note that we do have a zero tolerance policy for sexual predators. Any suggestive behavior will not be tolerated and law enforcement will be contacted if needed.

Yes! Some insurance companies offer coverage for massage therapy, but it can be a bit intimidating to find out if your provider will cover it. You can learn more about the different types of coverage for massage therapy by clicking here.