Frequently
Asked
Questions
What you may want to know about
Massage Therapy Services
F.A.Q.
This FAQ page provides the answers to a common questions about massage. If you have a questions beyond the list below, please, do not hesitate to contact us!
You will be asked to fill out a brief health questionnaire for your therapist to determine the right treatment for you. Please include ALL medications you may be taking (prescription and over the counter), any surgeries and injuries that you may have had.
The therapist will then speak to you about what your goals are for the massage (relaxation, treatment of a particular area, etc.).
The therapist will then show you to the treatment room where you can get undressed to your level of comfort in private.
It is completely up to you and what makes you feel most comfortable. Your massage therapist will leave the room for you to undress to your level of comfort and will ensure that you are always properly covered.
Speak up! It is YOUR massage, and it should be a pleasant experience for you. Please let the therapist know if anything does not feel good or, or if they are almost, but not quite, getting the right spot.
The massage does not need to hurt to be effective. In fact, too much pressure can cause the muscles to tighten further or could cause unnecessary bruising.
Absolutely! Keep in mind that the treatment is for you to release tension and enjoy the experience.
However, massage therapy is designed for the body to go out of the sympathetic (fight or flight) nervous system and into the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest). Talking, generally, requires some effort of thought and may prevent your body from going into the parasympathetic state and gaining the most benefit of the massage.
A massage, while you are sick, may make you feel worse. Please do not keep your appointment if you are not feeling well. You may get your therapist and any other clients that they may have after you ill as well
This happens very frequently during a massage. Not only is this a sign of your relaxation, but a compliment to your therapist.
Please let your therapist know if you do not want to be touched in a specific area. You do not need to give any details, but you can request a break or end your massage at any time for any reason.
Massage therapists have seen and felt it all, so do not feel uncomfortable!
Receiving massages regularly has the most benefit. The frequency of sessions will depend on your needs, and of course, budget. You can discuss this further with your therapist and a treatment plan can be developed to best suit your condition.
Tips are never expected but very appreciated! The amount may reflect your appreciation of the service. 15-25% of the treatment is common.
It is highly recommended that you give yourself some extra time to relax to gain the most benefit from your massage.
Make sure you stay hydrated – an additional glass or two of water should be enough.
If you experience any tenderness after the massage you may take a hot shower or bath to alleviate any discomfort.
Sometimes men can get an erection during a therapeutic massage. Touch to any part of the body can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and cause a partial or complete erection. Educated and professional massage therapists are aware of this and will not see any problem with this. If you are still concerned, you may wear more fitted underwear rather than traditional boxer shorts.
NOTE: If the therapist feels the session has turned sexual for any guest, they may stop the session to clarify the client’s intent and may decide to stop the session immediately. In no circumstance will sexual advances be tolerated.