If you never had a massage, here are some things to think about.

First, when you get a massage, most techniques require you to be on a table under a sheet. If you feel uncomfortable taking off your clothes, there are other techniques that can be used to allow for you to keep your clothes on. It's your comfort level that is the most important. Please let us know at the time of appointment so we can make appropriate arrangements for you.

The therapist will uncover the area in which they are working. You should feel a soft touch at first to apply oil or lotion. Then a more direct touch that could be deeper on the skin connecting to the muscles underneath. Finishing, again with a soft touch at the end.

Different techniques require more or less pressure depending on the area worked. Like deep tissue requires a deeper pressure and slower movement to the underlying muscles. Most massage techniques will force the muscle to release toxins into the blood stream. It is very important that you hydrate with fluids after a massage and sometimes before a massage to ensure that you don't get the "Massage Blah's". They are flu like symptoms or sore and achy feeling in the areas that were worked.

The first appointment will be based on how frequently you have had a massage and what your daily activates include. We will do a pretty lengthy medical intake on the first session and discuss medical history as well as current and future goals. Plan on a complimentary 1/2 hour of intake time and the hour(s) of actual massage for assessment and treatment. (Remember - you get the time you book on the massage table. We do not charge you for an hour and only work 50 minutes)

Remember this is

"A Partnership in Wellness."

We follow the current AMTA guidelines. What does that mean to you? Well here are a few important pieces of information.

• We use a sheet to drape your body and only uncover the area in which we work. The rest of your body is always covered.
• We only practice within our educational background.
• Underwear or Not? - That is a personal decision you will have to make. What is your comfort level and boundary. (Remember, you will be completely covered with a sheet and only the area that is being worked will be uncovered.) If at anytime you feel uncomfortable, please let
  us know.
• Massage is a two-way communication between Therapist and Client. We pride ourselves in listening to our clients. It's the Client's responsibility to tell the Therapist what feels good or painful. A good Therapist will ask the client as they work.
• The Therapist will communicate with the client when performing something new on the client as well as a more difficult or advanced technique.
  If you have any questions, please ask us and we will be happy to provide you with more information.