Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions are being made to protect against Covid-19?
We are following CDC recommendations and guidelines to the best of our ability. These are the precautions the therapist is taking for the duration of the pandemic:

• Therapist and client must wear masks at all times, including the duration of the massage. Face masks with an exhalation valve are not allowed. These masks only protect the person wearing them because the valve is one way.
• Client will fill out a Covid-19 release waiver prior to the apointment. Please fill out and print this release waiver prior to your apointment: COVID-19 Health Information & Informed Consent
• Therapist will come out to receive you at your vehicle in the parking lot and escort you to the therapy room. Client must call or text the therapist upon arrival to the building.
• Clients temperature will be taken at the clients vehicle with use of a touchless infrared thermometer
• The therapy room window will be partially open for fresh air circulation and a HEPA air purifier will be continuously running inside the therapy room
• Clients must use hand sanitizer (provided by therapist) or wash hands upon entering the buidling
• Massage therapist will wear a mask and eye protection for the duration of the massage
• Therapist will wash hands thoroughly (as usual) after each session and prior to the next session

• Social distancing is being practiced in our scheduling by adding extra time between appointments in order to thoroughly disinfect all high touch areas and surfaces

• All payment transactions will occur in therapy room to implement social distancing in lobby
• All linens are professionaly cleaned and sanitized and stored behind closed cabinet doors
• If the client has been in contact with a positive Covid-19 person, or the client is Covid-19 positive, please call to inform the therapist and the apointment will have to be rescheduled a minimum of 14 days out.
• If a client feels any symptoms of Covid-19, please call the therapist and reschedule
  

We understand some of these new protocols may take some getting used to. We’re all figuring out our new normal.  We are grateful for your trust and the opportunity to help work through this together.

 

What is Deep Tissue Massage?
Deep Tissue Massage is a clinical approach directed to treating specific problem areas in muscles and in the connective tissue called fascia. Injuries, chronic pain, or habitual posture and movement patterns can cause a muscle to continuously contract, known as a spasm, and adhesions to form within and between muscle fibers and fascia causing them to stick together. These spasms and adhesions not only cause pain, but limit mobility and the circulation of blood and lymph needed to nourish, lubricate, and remove metabolic byproducts from the area. The stimulation from Deep Tissue massage can also promote the growth of new collagen in an injured area.

 

How does massage benefit my sports training?
For those who endure intense physical activity or sports, the benefits of this type of massage includes enhanced athletic performance, faster workout and competition recovery, fewer injuries and faster recovery from injury. It can treat areas of tightness and limited mobility caused by over training and focus on a single sport or activity.

 

What should I expect during my first massage therapy visit?
Your massage therapist will require you to fill out a health history form which can be done during your initial visit or print out the form here. A Covid-19 release waiver is now required whether you are a new, former, or exisiting client; COVID-19 Health Information & Informed Consent. Please bring both forms with you to your apointment. When you arrive, the therapist will inquire further to determine what therapeutic treatment plan is best for you. Your massage therapist may perform certain assessments to evaluate your condition, and to see if you have any presenting complaints.

Where will my massage session take place?
Your massage session will take place in a warm and comfortable room. Soft music may be played to help you relax. You will lie on a heated table especially designed for your comfort. If you prefer that the table not be heated, please tell your therapist. The therapist may choose to work on you either face-up or facedown.

What do I wear during the massage?
For a massage, most people undress completely. Wear what makes you feel comfortable, but note that the more clothing you have on, the less soft tissue we will be able to affect. The massage therapist will give you privacy to undress, and you will be covered with a sheet at all times. At no time will you ever be exposed, except for the area that is being worked on. Massages will not be performed undraped.

What do I do during a massage therapy treatment?
Make yourself comfortable. If your therapist wants you to adjust your position, he will either move you or will ask you to move what is needed. Taking full, relaxed breaths will enhance the restorative quality of your massage session. If your therapist is working on a tense area, your full, gentle breathing will help bring in more oxygen and encourage those areas to relax. If at any time your therapist's pressure feels too light or too deep, please let the therapist know. Do keep in mind that your therapist is constantly adjusting pressure according to what they are feeling in your tissues. Sometimes the muscles may be moved and stretched simultaneously with applied pressure. For best results, dialog with your therapist about these tense areas that are being worked on to get the most therapeutic benefit.

Will the massage lotion leave me greasy?
The therapist uses a vegan, non mineral oil based massage lotion that won't cause excessive friction to the skin. It's a moisturizing lotion, not a massage oil, which contains natural healing ingredients such as aloe, Vitamin E, and Allantoin (derived from the Comphrey plant). If you feel it necessary to take a shower, there is one conveniently located near the therapy room. There are some techniques which do not require the use of lotion such as neuromuscular movement and PNF stretches.

How will I feel after the massage therapy treatment?
You may feel completely relaxed or rejuvenated. Some experience instant freedom or release from long-term aches and pains. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity, which can last for days. You may feel a little "floaty" or "out of it" after a massage. Please take your time after the therapist leaves the therapy room. Relax for a few minutes before rising to dress. Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following the massage. You may experience soreness for 1-3 days and taking a warm bath with epsom salts will help alleviate those symptoms.

 

What happens if I am late?
If the client is late, the appointment will start right away and the appointment will end at the originally scheduled time. If the therapist does not have another appointment following your session, the therapist can extend the end time to provide you with the full length of the session. If the therapist does have a session after yours, the appointment will end as scheduled and you will be charged for the full amount of the session.