Frequently Asked Questions
A step to better health.
Do you help treat terminal or chronic illness?
Massage can reduce pain and anxiety for people with chronic or terminal illnesses and reduce the physiological burden of stress. The gentle and appropriately adjusted massage is safe for clients who have been diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness. In fact, massage therapy can support the person throughout all stages of their respective illness.
What will my first session be like?
Your therapist will establish that you are comfortable at all times. Make sure to take deep breaths, which allow your mind and your muscles to relax. Feel free to express discomforts, likes/dislikes, and positive feedback is always appreciated! Massage will follow the plan set forth during your previous consultation.
Do I have to be completely undressed?
Massage therapist will ask you to undress to your level of comfort. Many people prefer to keep their underwear on during a massage, while many others prefer to be nude. You will be draped appropriately and only areas being massaged will be exposed. Either is perfectly acceptable, as your comfort is most important. In some cases, such as a stretch session or sports massage, you will be required to wear comfortable and conservative athletic wear or lounge wear.
Do I need to shower before my massage?
Showering with warm water a few hours before your appointment is encouraged. A hot shower just prior to your massage is actually not recommended due to circulation increase and increase profuse sweating throughout the massage.
What should I do following my massage?
Drink plenty of water, immediately following and throughout the next few days to flush toxins. Avoid dehydrating drinks such as coffee or alcohol. Warm epsom salt bath is best, and if hungry a light meal.
What if I’ve experienced a trauma or abuse that may be still triggered by touch? Should I let my massage therapist know?
If you feel comfortable, absolutely let your massage therapist know if you do not want to be touched in a specific area or in a certain way. You don’t have to give any details, and you have the right to ask to take a break or end your massage all together at any time, for any reason.
What if I get aroused during my massage?
Arousal is a natural parasympathetic response, so don’t feel guilty. However, understand that it was not your massage therapist’s intention to arouse you. Our professional ethical code of conduct that requires us to make sure boundaries are clear. If there is a distracting technique or motion (i.e. rocking the prone torso) that aroused you, it is okay to tell your therapist to stop that motion. There is a zero tolerance policy and any sexual advances, innuendo, or inappropriate touching is grounds for immediate termination of your session with no refund.
Do I need a doctors referral to receive massage?
There is no requirement to have a referral to see a registered massage therapist, unless a contraindications applies. Please contact therapist for more information.