Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are included in a “full body” massage?
A full body massage typically includes arms, hands, legs, feet, glutes, back, upper chest/shoulders, neck, and head/scalp if there is time.
If you are uncomfortable with work on any of these areas during your session (for any reason), please let me know so I can plan to work around it.
Any areas that would be covered by a bikini will never be worked on or exposed, regardless of gender.
60 and 90-minute sessions can accommodate a full body massage, but we can always customize your massage for extra focus on problem areas. Just let me know your preference.
What do you specialize in, and how should I know if I am a good fit for your techniques?
I am capable of a full range of pressure and adapt to meet varying needs, but I specialize in firm to deep pressure goal-oriented muscle work. Many people prefer my thorough muscle work on head, neck, and shoulders to improve tension headaches, sinus issues, and general muscle tension from rounded shoulders.
I just booked my first massage. What should I expect?
First, you should fill out your intake form found in your email 24 hours prior to your session. This will allow me a head start to plan your session, makes me aware of any medical conditions that require special consideration, and gives you an opportunity to request complimentary aromatherapy or hot stones that may need to be prepared in advance. This will also allow you to inform me of promo codes you may have that will provide a partial refund on your session.
You can also let me know via the contact tab found at the top of this page.
When preparing to arrive for your session, please note that it is important to arrive 5-10 minutes early. I will be the one to greet you personally, and if you arrive too early, I may be finishing another session and may not be able to escort you into the office. I schedule sessions with time to ask questions and discuss goals, however if you are late, discussion time runs into session time, and while I will only cut session time short in the event of extreme tardiness, arriving on time will get you the best massage session! (Do your best to arrive on time!)
Upon arrival, I will greet you, review your intake form with you, and discuss your goals for the session and check if there is any new information that was not included in the intake form that you’d like me to know, and then ask if you have any questions. After we are finished discussing, I will step out for you to get undressed and lay on the massage table, either face down ON the headrest or face up OFF the headrest (with head on the table) based off of what areas we’d like to focus on first. You can take off as much or as little clothing as you feel most comfortable to allow access to areas you need work, but most people choose to just leave on their underwear bottoms. Please ensure that you are covered well by the sheets before announcing that you are ready. As previously mentioned, “bikini areas” must be covered at all times by careful sheet draping and should feel secure throughout the session.
During your session, you are more than welcome to ask questions, give feedback, and/or chat as much as you feel will benefit you. I generally give the opportunity to allow you to end the discussion if you decide to relax and zone out at any point, so don’t be concerned if I don’t bring up too many topics or questions of my own. If the pressure is not exactly how you would prefer, or if there are any techniques you’d like me to incorporate or exclude, let me know as many times as you need! I will do my best to accommodate.
After your session ends, make sure you are staying hydrated and try to rest a reasonable amount to allow the increased circulation to have its best possible effect on the areas that may need it. Finally, remember what was accomplished with your session and try your best to stretch and strengthen the areas that may have been related to your problems so that the benefits will last longer, and you will need my services less!