When you show up for your massage we will go over your client intake form to cover any medical concerns and talk about what you want worked on during the session. After the intake questions I will leave the room and give you a few minutes to get on the table underneath the sheets. Once I return and the massage begins, I will uncover the part of the body that is being worked on while the rest of the body stays securely covered by the sheets. I will check in throughout the massage to make sure the pressure is feeling comfortable and I will always ask for permission before working on any areas that might be more uncomfortable.
If this is your first massage I typically recommend getting a Swedish massage. This type of massage focuses on soft long strokes that relax the body. After you have received a few massages you might find that you would like a bit more pressure. Deep tissue massage is a much slower and firmer pressure that reaches the deeper layers of muscle and fascia.
This style is great for people that have suffered from musculoskeletal injuries as long as can handle the more intense style of work. Hot stone massage is very beneficial for clients seeking relaxing or deep work.
The heat is very soothing to tense muscles. The heat also allows me to work on deeper layers without as long of a warmup as a normal deep tissue massage would take. To help lessen the severity of the soreness, I recommend icing any problem areas that were worked on during the session and drinking lots of water afterwards. Going for long walk the day after the massage can help get the blood flowing and also help out with some of that soreness.
For most people I recommend at least once a month. I personally get massaged one to two times a week. For anyone not wanting to lie facedown, we can work on you while you are in a side lying position that will be comfortably supported by a few pillows. This is something that is totally up to you. If you are more comfortable receiving a massage fully clothed or partially clothed then that is no problem and you will still receive the many benefits that massage has to offer.
