what to expect from your first massage

When you arrive

At your first appointment, your practitioner will discuss any particular areas or problems you would like to have worked on during your massage. We will ask some simple screening questions about your health to help us give you a safe and comfortable massage. If you have old or current injuries, or any conditions your practitioner should be careful with (or perhaps not massage at all), be sure to let your practitioner know.

Clothing Optional

Your practitioner will leave the room so that you can undress. You will be covered with a sheet for the entire session, except for the area being worked on. Many people do not wear any clothing during the massage, others leave underwear on, but this is up to each individual's comfort level.

Getting Started

Once you are settled on the table, your practitioner will ensure that you are comfortable and warm enough. During your massage, let your practitioner know if you are uncomfortable in any way:

if the massage pressure is too hard or not hard enough
if it tickles
or if something just doesn't fee right

We want you to be at ease, and we depend on your feedback to give you the best massage possible.

During the Massage

Remember to relax during your massage. Don't feel obligated to chat. Being quiet is usually more relaxing. The focus is on you and your relaxation, and it's perfectly fine to be quiet.

After the Massage

At the completion of your massage, your practitioner will let you know that your massage is over and that they are leaving the room. You will be in a deeply relaxed state, so be careful when you get off the massage table.

Important Tips

Wear non-binding clothes (for ortho-bionomy and head/hands/feet massages)
Remove all jewelry prior to arriving for your massage
watches, rings, earrings, bracelets, toe rings
Don't eat one hour before the massage
Limit fluids intake 30 minutes prior to the massage
Drink lots of water throughout the day after your massage
to flush released toxins from your body