What to expect at your appointment...

Preliminary Information

You'll be asked preliminary questions to determine your overall health and your health and wellness goals.
Your massage therapist will consider information about your physical condition, medical history, lifestyle, stress levels, medications and any areas of physical pain that could affect your massage therapy outcome.
This information will help your massage therapist structure the session to achieve your health and wellness goals.

Privacy

Before your massage, you’ll be asked to remove clothing to your level of comfort.
Your massage therapist will leave the room while you undress.
Lie on the massage table, underneath the provided sheet or towel, which will cover your body except for the part being massaged.

Environment

Music will be played. If you find music distracting, tell your massage therapist. The same goes for talking during your session.
Your massage therapist will check on pressure and comfort during your appointment. If you're uncomfortable at any time, tell your massage therapist.
The massage table is padded and has extra attachments and cushions, such as a face cradle, which allows you to lie facedown without turning your head or neck.

Massage Therapy Session

Massage therapists use oil or lotion. If you're allergic to oils or lotions, tell your massage therapist beforehand.
Depending on your needs, the massage therapist will massage either the full body (except private areas) or only specific areas that need attention, such as especially tight muscles.
Remember to breathe normally.
After your massage, the massage therapist will allow you to slowly get up and get dressed in privacy.
Tips are appreciated to recognize outstanding service, but never expected.

What to Expect From Your Massage Session

Mutual respect, courtesy, professionalism, confidentiality and dignity between you and the massage therapist
Being draped appropriately by a sheet, and blanket, with only the area being massaged exposed
A licensed professional massage therapist, working within their
scope of practice and in an ethical manner.
The right to consent to the massage techniques and approaches, including the level of manual pressure, used in the massage and the ability to request adjustments to pressure at any time during the massage.