Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Answered

FAQ: FAQ

How should I prepare for my first treatment?

Try to arrange your schedule so that you are not rushed to make your appointment. This will allow you to be as relaxed as possible right from the start. It is good to avoid eating a large meal for 1 hour before your scheduled session so that you will not be uncomfortable lying down. You may also be most comfortable if you are able to shower before your massage, especially if you have been exercising. Please note that it is against Current law to provide massage to anyone under the influence of any prescribed or non-prescribed intoxicating substance.

What should I tip?

Massage therapists working in spas don’t usually receive the full fee charged for their services. They work on a percentage split with the spa owner or receive a salary. If you are visiting a spa, tipping is common (15–20 percent) and therapists may depend on tips for their income, just as restaurant servers do.

Your solo practitioner will likely appreciate tips as well, although not all massage settings accept tips (a doctor’s office with a practitioner who offers massage, for example). Bottom line is, if you feel like tipping, offer. If you don’t feel tipping is appropriate, don’t.

Can I be completely naked to receive a massage?

Some people go under the sheets without a stitch on, others wear underwear. No, you don’t have to take off more clothes than you are comfortable with to receive a massage. Talk to your therapist and they will adapt to your needs. Be aware that wearing more clothes can interfere with the use of certain techniques, Therapists won’t be able to use lotion and may be unable to work as deeply, Especially if working on glutes, hips thighs, abdomen or groin, but they can adapt to your comfort level and still deliver a satisfying massage experience.

Oil or lotion can stain or ruin your clothes.

What if I get an erection during a massage?

It occurs, don’t panic. Most of the time we don't even notice. As a result of your nervous system going into relaxation mode (or because of certain medications) erections happen. Therapists know that this is a physiological reaction and will treat the situation accordingly. Usually, If your therapist Notices. we will try to redirect your attention with a shift in the focus of their work, maybe by altering pressure or moving to a different area of your body. Your unintended erection, and any embarrassment, will soon pass.

Any more unspoken questions for your therapist? Ask. Your honesty will strengthen your therapeutic bond with your caregiver and let you deepen your relaxation time and feeling of healing.

And that’s what it’s all about. You.

Isn't it true that massage has to hurt to do any good?

Massage does not have to hurt to help. You can gain therapeutic benefits from a relaxing massage, which doesn't hurt a bit, or you can seek out more aggressive treatment options, which can cause some discomfort. Trigger point therapy and friction are examples of techniques, which are briefly uncomfortable, but very helpful for many conditions. If you don't want heavy pressure, say so. Massage therapists want to help you. If you're wincing under the pressure and tightening up, that will work against the goals of massage, which is to invite your body to relax, reduce pain, increase well-being, and have long, supple muscles. Massage therapists aren't in the torture business. Let your therapist know what feels good and what doesn't. Recognize that your needs and pain threshold might change with each visit.

Products that I use

Massage Lubrications

My main Lubricant is Soma Silk professional Massage Creme

Water, Octyl Palmitate, Canola Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Soybean Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Vitamin E, and Jojoba Seed Oil Fragrance.

Pure Almond oil

Biotone peppermint foot scrub

Keyano Aromatics Pumpkin Spice hand and foot scrub, cream and mask

Essential Oils

Doterra
PWD Brands

COVID Cleaning Procedure

Daily Cleaning and Covid Precautions.

I use an Air filter with Ultraviolet Light Sanitizer continuously on.

After each client, the table and touch surfaces are cleaned with hot water with Lysol and Total Shield Plus., Both are viricidal/bactericidal

Weekly

Furniture is Lysol Sprayed Carpets are sprayed Bi-weekly