Frequently Asked Questions

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You will receive an online intake form to fill out in advance of your appointment, in order to plan your massage session appropriately.  Your medical history is important to prevent any harm.  If you are under a doctor's care, it is strongly advised that you receive a written recommendation for massage or bodywork prior to your session.

At your first appointment, we will review your concerns, history & treatment plan together.

I will leave the room once we have discussed the session and your history, to allow for you to undress and get comfortable, under the sheet/blanket, on the massage table.

My goal is that you remain comfortable during the entire session, so please notify me if anything is uncomfortable, you’re cold/hot or the pressure is too much.  I will adjust the room or the massage to meet your needs.

The massage session shouldn’t be painful & at any point if you are uncomfortable, please notify me so that the pressure can be adjusted to your needs.  It’s important to recognize that it’s vital for the therapist to “listen what the body needs” & you don’t always need deep work to be effective, as sometimes the muscles and nervous system need to be calmed first and then gradually work deeper into the muscle.  

I want you to be comfortable during your session, so undressing to your comfort level is important.  Most people undress completely or leave their underwear/shorts on.

You will always be properly covered/draped, except for the area being worked on, maintaining your privacy.

In an exclusive craniosacral, Reiki/Polarity session, you will remain dressed.  Wear comfortable, loose clothing & remove jewelry.

• Reducing stress and increasing relaxation, boosting mental health and wellness
• Decreasing pain and tension, helping you manage pain better
• Reducing fatigue, increasing energy and alertness
• Relieves musculoskeletal problems and improves posture
• Improves circulation
• Decreases inflammation
• Reduction in headaches
• Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
• Increases mobility, providing more joint flexibility
• Improves and strengthens the immune system

• Fever
• Contagious illness, such as a cold or flu
• Infectious skin conditions

Your massage should leave you feeling refreshed, with decreased pain and hopefully less stressed!

• It is important to note that because the massage affects your circulatory system, you should slowly get up off the massage table to avoid becoming lightheaded.  
• You initially may feel tired/foggy, but then may feel energized/focused.
• I always recommend drinking water, as toxins have been released while working the circulatory/lymphatic systems.
• Take a light walk but avoid vigorous exercise after your session.
• You might feel some soreness, depending on the massage techniques used.

Craniosacral Therapy is a light touch, quiet session that can help reduce pain, dysfunction, restrictions & improve overall wellness.  It is focused on the cranium, spine, spinal cord, sacrum and nervous system.

To better understand the process, our bodies (tissue, fascia, muscles, etc) hold our stories, which can include things throughout our life such as emotions, trauma, stress, surgeries, scars, and injuries.   The body can release restrictions from the past that could be causing physical symptoms currently.

During a session:

• You may be deeply relaxed
• You may also notice emotions or recall events in your life during a session

Craniosacral should be avoided in a few situations, which include conditions where there is increased intracranial pressure 

ex. non-shunted hydrocephaly, acute aneurysm, recent skull fracture, recent cerebral hemorrhage  

A Craniosacral session is different for everyone (& different at each session), so understand that it may leave you with a diverse number of emotions or energy levels.  Remember that this is normal, as your body is processing/adjusting to "releases."

Reiki is an energy healing technique from Japan that uses the universal life force energy, which is channeled through the practitioners' hands. Using gentle hand placement and movements, this life force energy helps move stagnant energy and release blocked channels to promote emotional and physical well-being. 

 Polarity Therapy is a holistic approach to achieving optimal wellness through energy-based bodywork using acupressure, reflexology, breathing techniques, exercise and food awareness. When the body’s energy becomes blocked due to stress, trauma or any other factors, disease and discomfort can be a result. The purpose of Polarity Therapy is to identify the body’s stress holding patterns and then balance the body so that it no longer holds the stress or tension, and energy can flow where it is needed. Leave your session feeling deep relaxation, clarity and focus, anxiety relief, recovery from injuries or traumas, relief from headaches and back issues! 

• 24hrs notice of cancellation is appreciated, if possible.
• A cancellation less than 12hrs with be charged for the entire session.
• A "no show" will be charged for the entire scheduled session.
• Please reschedule if you are sick.  You will not be charged for this session.
• If you arrive late, your session may be shortened in order to accommodate others whose appointments follow yours. Depending upon how late you arrive, I will then determine if there is enough time remaining to start a treatment.