Will I be uncomfortable?

Hopefully not! If you need anything at all to feel more comfortable, please always let the therapist know. As far ass massage techniques go, effective therapy can include SOME discomfort. Breathing through a 6-7 on intensity scale is the key If it’s more difficult than that, please let them know to back off.

Do I HAVE to take my clothes off?

Absolutely not! Leave on whatever clothing items are comfortable and feel safe for you. Just know that garments of clothing left on are a massage boundary and the therapist will only be able to work with a sheet on top and will not be moving the garment for you. It is recommended that bras are taken off to ensure a smoother massage on the back and underwear is taken off IF there’s a target area where underwear would get in the way. These are only recommendations and not at all a requirement.

If it doesn’t hurt, it’s not doing anything, right?

WRONG. Pain is a funny thing (not actually funny). A lot of times our bodies are desensitized to dysfunction. You might not feel a thing where it may need the most attention and you also might feel everything. Just understand that “no pain, no gain” does not apply to massage. So if something is to much, let your therapsist know. If something is too light, let them know too, but understand that more doesnt equate to better work or success.

All of my aches and pains will be resolved in one session, right?

Nope, but hopefully you’ll feel a heck of a lot better! Usually with aches and pains, they are well earned over years of walking a little uneavenly or lifting a toddler for years. So just like it took time to get here, it will take time to get away from here. It WILL get better though. There are a lot of layers to warm up in the body and frankly, industry standard of massage does not allow the proper time. So it is recommended to get treated repeatedly to g your body’s baseline.

Should I tip?

Yes, but we are biased as massage therapists and we will still give you outstanding work even if you do not tip.

Is it okay to ask for more or less pressure?

Of course! It’s your massage and there is flexibility with the therapist’s pressure. However, we are not machines and each therapist is different for how much or how little they offer. You can always ask before you book to get a better understanding of what type massage style your therapist offers.

When shouldn’t I get a massage?

When you’re sick. Not only is it putting your therapist in an undesirable position, it’s not good for your body to receive a massage while it’s so busy fighting the good fight. Also, if you have a contagious skin anything is a good time to stay home.

How can I prepare for my massage?

I’m self conscious about _____. What should I do?

Will the massage make my pain worse?