What should I expect for my first massage?
First-time clients are asked to come in a few minutes early to fill in a basic health history form. Your therapists will review this, then take you into their treatment room to discuss what you are looking to get treated and why. They will then leave and allow you to get onto the massage table. During the treatment, you can talk to your therapist or enjoy the silence, it is up to you and what you need in that moment. After the massage is completed, your therapist will once again leave the room and you can get dressed. Your therapist will discuss aftercare, and what treatment plan they think is best suited for you.

Does massage hurt?
Sometimes treatments can be uncomfortable, but should always remain in what we call “good pain” and not “bad pain”. Good pain is when something is sore in the moment, but you know it will feel better after because of the treatment. Bad pain is just pain with no purpose.

Do I need to be completely naked?
No. We generally ask our clients to disrobe to their lower underwear. It is best if we can have skin-to-skin contact. However, if you do not want to be disrobed, we can work within your level of comfort and treat over clothing if needed.

Do I just lie there with a small towel like in the movies?
No. You are covered with a sheet (and typically a blanket as well) and we only uncover the area we are working on at that moment.

I didn’t have time to shave before my massage. Is that okay?
Absolutely! We have no judgement to the state of your body hair, and it does not affect the treatment in any way. For gentleman clients with very hairy backs, there is always a chance we can accidentally pull or tangle the hair, though we do our best to avoid this. Some clients have chosen to trim (but not shave) the hair prior to treatment to avoid this, but it is not mandatory.

How much of the hour I booked is spent actually massaging?
We do our best to spend the full time hands-on in treatment. If you are late arriving, we will still need to end at the allotted time, as we will most likely have another client booked directly after you.

Is it okay to ask the therapist to change their pressure/treatment style/conversation?
YES! This is your time to try and give you and your body what you need. Please always let your therapist know if there is anything that isn’t working for you, or if you need something different. We will not take offense or have hurt feelings.

How often should I come in for a massage?
This can vary from person to person, so it is difficult to give a general answer. When first coming in with pain, we often need to treat a few times fairly close together to get on top of the issue, usually about once a week. After that, treatments are needed less frequently. Typically, we find that once a month is sufficient to keep your body feeling its best.

When should I not come in for a massage?
There are a handful of times when it is not appropriate for your body. If you are sick and contagious, please stay home. We love to see our clients, but not when it will spread an illness. There are many times when your therapist will need to adapt a treatment to avoid causing further injury, such as with a sunburn, rash, cut, or painful bruise. There are too many “what if” situations and specifics to list here, so if you are unsure if massage is right for you right now, please call us. We will happily discuss your concern or condition and assess what type of treatment, if any, is safe and appropriate for you at this time.

How soon after surgery can I come in for a massage?
This is another situation that is difficult to answer broadly. It depends on the surgery, and what you are looking to get treated. If, for example, you have had foot surgery and want to come in for a neck massage shortly after, there is no conflict so long as you can position yourself comfortably on the table. For treatment over a surgery site, or on muscles connected to or around an incision, we generally request that you speak with your surgeon before booking a massage. Typically, approval for massage is given within 4 to 8 weeks, depending on health, healing, and the surgery type.