What to expect during your session

What to expect

Before your appointment, I will send you an intake form through your email to fill out online. We’ll talk about why you’re coming in for a massage and what you your goals are for the session. Are you having pain anywhere specific? Do you need to relax? Are there any areas of tension causing you to not live your best life?

I’ll show you the massage room and walk you through the massage process. I’ll leave the room so you may undress to your comfort level, you’ll get on the massage table, and get comfortable under the draping sheet & blanket.

*Most massage techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, what you wear is entirely up to you. Simply put: bottom undergarment can be left on or taken off. You will be properly draped throughout the massage.*

Depending on the issues we are planning to address, I may start the massage with you laying face down or face up on the massage table.

During the massage

It’s great if you can let your body relax and sink into the table. If I need to move your arms or legs, etc, I’ll do the work! This takes practice. You’ll probably try to help me, but if you can, try to be a wet noodle!

It’s really important for you to tell me if any massage techniques I use cause pain. It is okay if the feeling is noticeable and “hurts so good”. If the pain crosses the threshold into just “hurts”, it isn’t therapeutic anymore and can cause injury. We can tailor the massage to be most effective without causing injury, so please speak up!

I’ll check in with you as we go, but please speak up if you become too warm or too cool, if you are not comfortable on the table, if the head rest needs to be adjusted, or if you just hate the music!

After the massage

You should expect to feel mellow and relaxed after your massage. If we addressed pain issues, you may immediately feel a reduction in pain, or it may take a day or two before you feel that relief. If you are ever very sore following a massage, (it’s rare, but it can happen) please call me so we can discuss the best course of action, and so that I can make notes to adjust your next massage.

I hope you enjoy your next massage!