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Your 90-minute full body session consists of client intake , range of motion & posture assessment. Your customized massage session combines Medical Massage , Lymph Drainage, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release & Stretch Therapy. This appt. will let us both know if we are a good fit to meet your goals.
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Below will find answers to some FAQ please reach out should you have an questions that were not answered below.
Must be Completed to Confirm Appt.
CARD ON FILE
Please note: Card will ONLY be charged in the event of a
NO-SHOW or if CANCELLED outside of the cancellation policy window. If you do not wish to save a credit card number on file, no problem! You can prepay for your service online. Cancellation/No-Show policy will still apply.
INTAKE
The intake form included in your appointment confirmation email is very important There are no paper version at the office.
What To Expect ?
1st SESSION
The first session consists of client intake , range of motion & posture assessment.
ARRIVAL
Arrive 5 mins before appointment to get the full time of your scheduled appt. Please review our policies .
CLOTHING
Please wear athletic attire as active stretching will be involved. You will remain carefully draped throughout the entire massage to maintain privacy .
IS THIS MASSAGE?
This is not a traditional massage. Think of it as a mix between a chiropractic adjustment and a massage. A chiropractor manipulates your bones to get your body back in alignment, whereas myofascial release works with the soft tissue to get restrictions to release which allows your body to naturally realign itself. Same goal, different approach. These tissue release techniques can be applied directly on the skin or over clothing and are targeted to certain areas of the body, so unlike a massage you do not need to undress and you will not be getting rubbed down from head to toe. unless you book a lymphatic massage.
Payment Info.
PAYMENT
We accept cash, check, credit/debit cards, Venmo, Zelle, As a medical practice tipping is not accepted. The best tip is your repeated business, reviews, and referrals.
SUPERBILL
We do not take insurance however we can provide you with a a receipt or “super bill” that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement Reimbursement is dependent on individual plan, benefits, deductible and co-pay I cannot guarantee reimbursement .
NO ADDED FEES
No add-ons or additional fees for extra services like cupping, lymphatic or other tools and modalities.
ARRIVING LATE:
Out of respect and consideration of my time and other clients, please plan to be on time. Arrive 5-10 minutes early for any appointment in order to get the full time scheduled. If you arrive right on time or late, I can only give you whatever time remains of your appointment and you will be responsible to pay the full length of the session you requested
NO SHOWS &
CANCELATIONS
Sometimes things happen and you have to cancel or reschedule your appointment and that's OK.
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There is no fee if notification is given at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.
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Notification that is given less than 48 hours prior to the appointment time will result in a 50% charge of the reserved service amount
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Failure to arrive for your appointment will result in a 100% charge of the reserved service amount.
After Care
Right after your massage therapy, you will likely feel more relaxed and rested than when you came in. The day after your therapy, you may feel a bit sore. This is actually a normal occurrence for many types of this therapy. During a Therapeutic Massage I utilize cross-fiber friction, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release to "work out " the knots in your muscles. Massage it comparable to a strenuous workout, after which your muscles may be sore.
Another factor that can cause soreness after this therapy is dehydration. If your muscles are not hydrated enough to be pliable, they will be sore the next day. That's why we recommended being hydrated for your appointment & to drink half your weight in ounces of water after your session. Your increased circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid means the toxins they transport will be released into your kidneys in higher concentration. Drinking water will help move those toxins out of your body through your urinary system. Toxins that are trapped in your soft tissue will release into your system as a result of treatment. The best thing you can do after a session is drink a lot of water to flush those toxins out of your body. Releasing trapped toxins into you system might sound like a terrible idea but this is actually a good thing, ain't nobody got time for toxins, right?
Be sure to get lots of rest. Try not to schedule anything after your massage. Instead, use that time to let your body heal.
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Check out the Pain Relief Blog for Stretches and Self Massage Info.
Massage should feel good to you.
Your nervous system guides almost everything you do, this complex system is the command center for your body. The nerve trunk that supplies a specific joint also supplies the muscles of the joint, as well as the tendons, skin and related muscles. It regulates your body’s systems and allows you to experience your environment.
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The mind body connection is powerful & as a trauma informed therapist I will be asking for consent throughout the massage. I will inform you of what tools & what area I will be working on prior to touch as well as checking in regards to your comfort & pressure. When I am on a trigger point the intensity will subside in about 15 seconds past that its to much pressure. Taking deep long breaths to help your muscles relax faster into the work.
We will use a pressure & intensity scale of 1 to 10. There's a really fine line between to much and not enough. I need your partnership to delivery a great massage so I want you to feel comfortable speaking up either way. Open communication is very important I have no idea what an 5 pressure is for you if might be a 4 or 8 for me. Feel free to clue me in at any point when I reach 5 on the pressure & intensity scale. There is nothing worse when getting a massage and wishing the therapist was using more or less pressure or spending more time in specific area and not feeling like you can speak up. I am counting on your feedback. I will adjust anything at anytime in order to make you more comfortable. I look forward to getting you pain relief you deserve! ​
