 From
the moment you arrive, you’ll be treated with care
and respect. We will spend a little time getting to know
each other and discuss your health history, concerns, and what you
would like to focus on during our session. Your massage or
bodywork session will take place in my clean,
warm, comfortable, and quiet studio. You will lie on a
table especially designed for your comfort. Soft music may
be played to help you relax.
Many of the
bodywork modalities which I offer are performed with the client
fully clothed. Most massage techniques are traditionally performed
with the client unclothed; however, you may decide what amount of
clothing you prefer to wear for your own comfort. You will be
properly draped at all times to keep you warm and comfortable.
Only the area being worked on will be exposed. I will leave the
room while you undress, relax onto the table, and cover yourself
with a clean sheet. A light oil or lotion will be used to permit
your muscles to be worked on without causing excessive friction to
your skin.
In general your
session will begin with broad flowing strokes that help you to
calm your nervous system and ease exterior muscle tension. As your
body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to
relax and relieve specific areas of muscular tension. Please let
me know immediately if you feel any discomfort so that another
approach may be taken. Massage and bodywork is most effective when
your body is not resisting.
The average massage or bodywork session lasts approximately one
hour. Many of my clients prefer a 90 minute session for optimal
relaxation and extra attention given to specific problem areas.
Always allow relaxation time after your session. I also recommend
that you drink plenty of water to help flush toxins out of your
body and to help rehydrate you.
Please call me with any questions you have. It’s
important to me that you feel comfortable and safe. We will
be working together as partners.
Please arrive
for your appointment as freshly bathed as possible and free
of perfumes, scented
products, or clothing washed with scented fabric softener.
Many of my clients and I have allergies and chemical
sensitivities. |
