FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When you book your massage, you will be sent intake paperwork and a policy agreement form via text/email. This paperwork needs to be filled out in its entirety prior to your appointment. For your first visit, you will be asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time so we can discuss any concerns / questions. If you choose to arrive at your scheduled start time, your therapist can only give you whatever time remains of your appointment. You will still be responsible for the full cost of the scheduled appointment.

Your privacy is paramount! I will ask you to dress down to your comfort level and will then step out while you undress and get on the massage table under the sheet. You are NOT required to completely undress, (most clients prefer to keep their underwear on) in fact, you can choose to remain fully clothed. If you do opt to remain completely dressed, it may limit the therapeutic benefits as I will not have direct contact with your skin and muscles. 

Regardless of whether you choose to maintain some clothing or not, I will always ensure that you are properly covered. At no point will I uncover a portion of your body that I am not working on in that moment.

Please feel free to close your eyes and relax. I will not initiate conversation during your massage, unless it is necessary for your treatment, however, if you prefer to visit during your massage, I will be happy to visit with you. 

Therapeutic massage requires more feedback. Deeper layers of muscle are worked and I want to ensure that the pressure is not uncomfortable.

Be sure to speak up if:

• you would like more or less pressure
• you are too warm or cold
• you experience pain
• you have any questions related to the massage
• there’s anything you forgot to mention during the consultation
• you are uncomfortable with ANYTHING

INAPPROPRIATE CONVERSATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF THE SESSION AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL COST OF THE MASSAGE. 

In general, there are a few conditions where massage cannot be performed (for your safety and mine). Do not schedule an appointment if any of the following apply to you:

• Intoxicated (drugs and/or alcohol),
• A fever, cold, flu or any other contagious illness (including contagious skin conditions),
• Immediately following a major surgery (unless you can provide written approval from your Physician), 
• Severe unexplained internal pain,
• Blood clot(s)

Other conditions may limit the areas that may be safely massaged. 

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE BE SURE TO INFORM YOUR MASSAGE THERAPIST OF ALL MEDICAL CONDITIONS. 

 If you have a serious medical condition and are unsure if a massage would be safe for you, please speak with your primary care provider to get approval first. 

People are self-conscious for various reasons. Some of the more common concerns are:

• I’m overweight.
• I have excessive hair growth on my body.
• I’ve got acne on my face or back.
• My feet are ugly.
• I have scars.

Being self-conscious should never keep you from seeking health care, whether it’s visiting your doctor or seeing a massage therapist. If you’re self-conscious about a certain part of your body, you can ask your massage therapist to avoid that area.

Many men avoid massage for fear that this will happen to them or are unable to completely relax in the treatment room. However, there is no reason to be embarrassed, as touch administered to any part of the body can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which can result in a partial or complete erection.

An educated, professional massage therapist understands this, and it will not be an issue. If you are still concerned, consider wearing more fitted underwear, which provides more support and coverage than traditional boxer shorts.

NOTE: If the therapist feels the session has turned sexual for any client (regardless of sex), the session will be stopped immediately. In no circumstance will sexual advances be tolerated.