Therapeutic massage and bodywork can improve circulation, help to loosen contracted muscles, and stimulate weak muscles. Therapeutic massage and bodywork can also aid relaxation, reduce stress, prevent and relieve pain from injuries and muscle spasm, and improve flexibility. It promotes deeper and easier breathing, improves posture, and strengthens the immune system. Therapeutic massage and bodywork also foster peace of mind and a feeling of well-being, promote mental alertness, improve the ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately, and enhance one’s ability to calm thinking and creativity. It also increases awareness of the mind-body connection.

Massage therapy can be used as a treatment for general muscular tension or in conjunction with other injuries to the musculoskeletal system. A few of the problems that may benefit from massage are lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, TMJ, carpal tunnel syndrome, stress management, and relaxation.

Massage is not meant to eliminate traditional medicine or medical practices. However, it is beneficial for enhancing medical treatments with a holistic and spiritual approach!

There are specific situations where massage and bodywork will not be warranted, including, but not limited to, broken bones, recent surgery, inflammation of the skin, varicose veins, open wounds, acute infectious diseases, chronic pain, fever, and blood clots, to name a few. It is important that the client inform the practitioner of their current health status. There will be cases where the practitioner will require a release from the physician prior to the treatment.

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. Others like to talk during their sessions. Feel free to ask the practitioner questions about massage in general or about the particular technique you are receiving. Whatever you do, relax and enjoy!

Prior to the actual massage or bodywork session, the practitioner usually asks the client to fill out a client information form to document pertinent medical information. The practitioner will then speak with the client and discuss the treatment. The practitioner will leave the room so the client can undress and lie down on the massage table under a sheet or towel. Some people disrobe completely, and some choose to keep their undergarments on. Your modesty is always respected. Only the area being worked on will be exposed; you will always be draped in a sheet or towel. Communication is a key factor in the effectiveness of a massage session. Please tell the therapist if there is an area you do not want to work on. The massage therapist will always try to accommodate you in terms of comfort and warmth. The massage or bodywork session is usually conducted in an atmosphere of calm, quiet, and comfort so that the client can relax. Most sessions last 60 minutes; however, shorter as well as longer treatments are not uncommon.

The answer to this question varies depending on each person's particular situation. Your body is the best indicator, and after a while, your body will stay relaxed longer after each session. The frequency should be a balance between your physical and emotional needs and your budget. The general idea is to reduce your stress and not create a new one.

I will terminate a massage immediately if the client makes any sexual advances toward me or themselves or if the client makes any sexual requests. Even sexual discussion can be cause for termination. 

I only give professional therapeutic massage, and sexual conduct will not be tolerated.

Please give at least 8 hours advance notice when canceling an appointment. Occasionally things come up that are out of our control, and 8 hours of notice may not be possible. In consideration of me and other clients that wish to book, please call to cancel as soon as possible. Failure to cancel within 1 hour of the appointment time will be considered a no-show, and future appointments may not be scheduled.