For your first Bodywork session we will complete an intake process which consists of a brief interview and filling out a client intake form. During our interview we will want to establish your needs and goals for treatment, your basic medical history, preferences for massage, and areas of concern. The interview must also determine if massage is contra-indicated in which case you will be refered to seek the services of the appropriate medical practioner. We will start a record for you with your signed release form as well as any disclosed health conditions. With every session our intention is that you receive a massage tailored to your individual needs.

Once we complete the intake process, we will ask that you have loose, comfortable clothing and to remove any jewelry items that would interfere with the treatment. Prior to the treatment we ask you to have not eaten one hour prior to massage. The only time you will be unclothed is during a hot stone massage or oil relaxation massage during which you will be draped and only one area at a time will you be exposed while we are working on that area.

At any time you can redirect us or request that we pause, change the pressure of touch, etc. During the treatment your feed back is welcomed. The intention is you receive what you need most. We will gently ask you to take a deep breath or ask you to lift your arm ect . Breathing is an important part during a treatment so if we need to educate you to deepen the treatment experience we will. By participating in using your breath it will not only bring a deeper relaxation it will also attune you body towards healing. This may trigger, and we welcome, subtle feelings and experiences out of your awareness. Whatever comes up we will meet you right there so you’re welcome to experience whatever feelings or sensations that come as the session unfolds.

The treatments are tailored to your needs. That means the basic therapeutic massage is adaptive, we respond to your needs during a session as well as before or after. Based on your practioner’s best judgment we could switch it up and try a different modality, or you may request to try something different at any time.

We want you to feel relaxed and enjoy your treatment so after you treatment make sure you have plenty of time to slow down and relax.

The therapeutic session occurs on a comfy massage table or a futon mat depending on your needs and wants. We create a soothing warm safe environment and everything discussed is confidential.

We use Aromatherapy and natural oils and creams.