Frequently Asked Questions
Arriving 5 minutes before your appointment start time is sufficient.
It is best to wear comfortable clothes and not a lot of jewelry because you will be asked to remove whatever jewelry is possible. You are welcome to get fully undressed under the massage sheets or leaving on underwear is also fine – whatever you are most comfortable with is best.
You are welcome to prepay online and not have to worry about payment after your treatment. Paying with cash or check is always appreciated and helps our small business avoid service fees. Paying with Venmo, Apple Pay or Square (which accepts all major credit cards) are also options.
Gratuities are included in all services. Additional gratuity is optional, thank you.
It is always helpful to drink plenty of water after a massage, so it is highly recommended. If you forget water, we have cups of cool spring water available.
Please inform me if this is your first ever massage so that I can give you all the ins and outs of what is going to happen, the basics of what to do and what to know.
Please do not come in if you think there is even a possibility you are coming down with an illness. I, too, will not massage clients and will call out if I am sick or coming down with something.
It’s perfectly fine if you wish to talk for a bit as some people need to verbally let go before they can physically relax. I do encourage you to do your best to find some silence and stillness during your treatment as I believe you will get the most out of the experience that way.
Hot stones are basalt stones tumbled, smooth, and warmed in water then used to massage into your muscles. The warmth of the stones works to relax tense muscles and ease your stress in a non-invasive way. Hot stones are a wonderful addition to any massage treatment.
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine which has numerous benefits and is a wonderful complement to deep tissue and therapeutic massage techniques. Cups are placed and sometimes glided around strategically on areas where the body holds the most tension and stagnation. Cupping creates an upward lift which allows for space between the connective tissues such as muscles and fascia. Cupping pulls the flow of blood to the area being worked which helps with cellular turnover and promotes healing.
Arnica is a natural herb that has been used for centuries to help to repair damaged tissues by increasing circulation, boosting the body’s own ability to heal conditions of inflammation, pain and bruising.
Some of the positive benefits of using topical CBD in a massage include a boost in improved mood, decrease in anxiety, tension and a feeling of connectedness to one’s body.
Himalayan salts, dried herbs and flowers are gathered into a cloth poultice bundle, heated and used on your body by pressing, rocking and placing strategically on the energetic pathways and openings of the body. The purpose is to help awaken and activate, dormant energy stored within your body.
All add-ons are complimentary, including: Hot Stone, Arnica, CBD, and Cupping Therapy for every massage (with the exception of prenatal massage because it is contraindicated for pregnancy). Please select which add-ons you would like at check out so that they can be prepared for your session. In addition to the add-ons mentioned above, Herbal Salt Poultices with Energy Balancing is also available and complimentary with the Custom Healing Experience. This way you can learn about each add-on modality beforehand and choose your own adventure.
We understand that life can be unpredictable. When you book an appointment, that time is reserved for you. Please extend the courtesy of informing us if you need to cancel or reschedule so that we can offer that time to another client.
~We kindly request a minimum of 24 hours notice for any changes to your appointment.
~Appointments canceled within 24 hours of the scheduled time or no-shows will be charged 50% of your service cost to compensate for the lost time.
We value your business and appreciate your help in respecting our schedule and the needs of our other clients.