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What Happens Before You Get Here?

Before you arrive for your session, you can download our Health History Form. Your may want to have a snack but not a large meal or stimulants such as, sugar, or caffeine. An optional hot bath or shower before and/or after helps to sooth and relax muscles.

Health and Physical Interview

Before your session begins we will go over any health issues you may have as well as physical condition, or lifestyle. I will go over your therapy plan and goals for this session.

Will I Have Clothes on During the Session?

Your session will be in a comfortable and private environment. I will ask you to undress to your level of comfort in private and drape yourself with the sheet provided. I will leave the room while you get ready and on the table. I will knock before entering. Only the part of your body being worked on will be undraped at that time. You may leave your undergarments on or take them off as you prefer your privacy is always honored.

What is a "Full Body" Massage?

Generally the areas of the body included in a full body session are the upper and lower back, legs, feet and toes, arms, hands and fingers, shoulders, neck, face including the ears, and scalp. The chest, abdomen, buttocks are addressed at client request. If there are any areas you would prefer not to include in your session, be sure to let me know at any time. The genitals are not touched and the breast are not touched unless you are there for a specialize Breast Wellness session which are very helpful when recovering from surgery and with lymph issues.

What is the Room Like?

You will be in quiet, comfortable room. I will instruct you how to lie on the table. You will be covered with a sheet and a light blanket. There are pillows and bolsters to make you as comfortable as possible. The room is climate controlled and can be altered to your wishes. There is gentle lighting and soothing music. If you like you can bring your favorite music or meditation CD to be played during your session. Please let the me know if we need to make adjustment for your comfort.

Lotions, Oils and Creams

If you have any allergies to oils or peanuts let me know. I prefer to use lotions and creams, which are great for hydrating the skin and wash right out of your cloths and my linens. You can always bring your own if you like. I use products that are all natural and hypo-allergenic.

What Happens During the Session?

As your session begins, close your eyes and allow yourself to relax as completely as possible. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to get the maximum benefits out of your massage. You may want to chat. Some therapist have rules about this I don't. I will follow your lead. If you choose to be quiet that is fine. I ask you before we start to tell me immediately if you are ever uncomfortable with the anything. I may ask you about pressure and depending on the type of therapy;  Deep Tissue or neuromuscular, we use. I require the client give me feedback at times.

I may move you limbs and at times I will ask you to move or flex a particular area to better treat your issues, otherwise you can remain completely relaxed like a rag-doll.

During a Deep Tissue and/or NMT session you may experience levels of discomfort. Areas of strong contraction and sometime Trigger Points are exquisitely sensitive. Pain can be communicated in the sessions with a scale 1-10, 1 being no pain and 10 being unbearable. The Optimal Therapy Zone (OTZ) is just before you experience strong pain, your good at 6 or 7. 

You may fall asleep during your session. When your body begins to really relax you may hear you stomach make noise, or have other bodily functions that are all signs you are deeply relaxed. Feel free to sleep, I will continue the massage and gently wake you at the end of your session.

The body holds emotions and memories. These may surface during the session. You may feel the need to cry, laugh, feel angry or happy or not. If you notice these things you can talk about it or express yourself or not, remember anything you say is keep in confidence. I am not a psychotherapist, but I do have a compassionate ear. If you have any concerns please let me know. If you get in touch with something big I can refer you to a therapist.

Can I bring a Friend With Me?

Sure. I can only accommodate one session at a time, but there is room for a friend in the room and I don't mind a bit. Hopefully I will expand and have a bigger space for two session in the same hour.

Silly Questions

There are not silly questions. There are inappropriate questions. Massage is a therapy an ancient  art even.  Any illicit or sexually suggestive remarks or advances will result in the immediate termination of your session. If you are seeking therapy in this area there are may good therapists in Atlanta.

After Massage Care

After your session, please drink extra water for the next 24 hours. This will help to manage the toxins released by the massage. I recommend Ice on any areas (15 min. on, 5 off, several time after the session) of tenderness after a Deep Tissue or NMT session. It is normal to feel quite tender for a few days. People have often reported feeling very tender for about 2 days and on the 3rd day they wake up feeling like a new person. You may also want to take an Epsom Salt hot bath as well to help in the release of toxins. After a session is a great time to reconnect with nature and go for a walk or nap and get a truly deep rest.

Does Insurance Cover Massage Therapy?

If you see the Chiropractor in my office they can check to see if you are covered. We can give you a receipt and you can file with your insurance.