We aim to provide the most welcoming and comfortable experience for our clients. Your therapist will review your intake form, introduce themselves, and take you into the massage room. At this point, there will be a verbal consultation to confirm what you need addressed today and the type of massage you are seeking. The therapist will leave the room to allow you privacy to get undressed to your level of comfort and to get comfortable under the covers on the massage table. Draping will be used during the entire session, so only the area currently being worked on will be uncovered. After your massage concludes, your therapist will check in with you before leaving the room to allow you to get dressed. If you have questions at any point before, during, or after the session, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Massage has long been utilized as a tool to relax and reduce stress, but massage also has many other benefits such as:

Reducing muscle tension

Increasing range of motion

Managing acute and chronic pain

Improving sleep quality and energy levels

Decreasing frequency and severity of headaches

Improving cardiovascular health

Relieving post operative pain

Improving digestive and immune function

Easing symptoms of depression and anxiety

Generally speaking, receiving massage should not be a painful or uncomfortable experience. Occasionally, there may be issues or techniques used that may be slightly painful or uncomfortable, but your therapist should be communicating with you during these times. It is important to remember that everyone’s pain tolerance and therapeutic response is different, and we are working to unlock what techniques and pressure works best for YOU. If something your therapist is doing is not to your liking, do not hesitate to communicate your preferences to your therapist.

Movement therapy is a process in which a person learns to re-educate and improve their body’s patterns of movement. There are a broad range of mindful movement-based practices which can include simple stretches, exercises, manual therapies, and postural awareness techniques. Movement based therapies promote health and wellness by encouraging proactive participation in one’s own health in a supportive environment, which helps build a foundation for lasting, positive change.

Cupping is an ancient eastern technique where suction is applied to problem areas using silicone or glass cups. Cupping can be static (left in one spot) or dynamic (moved across the skin). Recent research shows that cupping can reduce muscle tension, provide pain relief, improve circulation, and support lymphatic drainage. In addition, cupping therapy can enhance the overall effects of massage.

Assisted stretching is a form of passive stretching in which a trained practitioner helps another person stretch their muscles and joints. Unlike traditional stretching exercises where you rely solely on your own efforts, assisted stretching involves the expertise of a professional who applies gentle pressure and guidance to facilitate a deeper and more effective stretch.