Frequently Asked Questions

Everyday! Well, I would if I could! The American Massage Therapy Association suggest every 4 to 6 weeks depending on your situation. I say whatever fits your schedule, pocketbook, or what your body tells you. Some clients book monthly or twice a month, some see me every week, and some schedule every couple of months. If you're trying to get your body out of "crisis mode" you may want to try every week or even more often to address the issue. If you view massage as a special-occasion treat then perhaps you will choose to only get a massage a couple times a year (sadness!).

Good heavens no! I'll leave to wash my hands and knock on the door to get permission to enter...I usually open the door a crack and ask again, simply because I can't hear very well.

We can work around those areas, change pressure, or avoid those areas completely. Just let me know.

It rarely happens, but if it does, don't worry. It's normal and no cause for concern. As long as you aren't touching yourself or expect me to, we're fine.

Yes!  I have a Thuli electric table that doesn't have any weight limits.  I also have arm extenders I can easily add to widen the table so you can feel comfortable, secure, and not have to fight to keep your arm from falling off the table.

I appreciate your concern, but it's really all okay. I don't even think about hairy legs, arms, backs, or whatever, I'm focused on muscles. If you shower the morning of your massage then you're fine. (If you shower right before your massage, it tends to make things more difficult because water and oil don't mix well.)

No, not at all, just undress to whatever your comfort level is. I always invite clients to remove their underwear so they know it's okay. A lot of time lower back issues come from your glute (butt) muscles so if underwear is removed, there are different techniques that can be used more easily than when they are left on. I prefer you take them off, simply because my fingers won't get caught and I don't have to worry about getting oil on them, but my preferences really don't matter! If you are more comfortable leaving them on, then do it.

Excellent! ;) It's a compliment, but I won't be offended if you don't.

It's all okay. Our bodies all function the same way and I promise it's not something that I give a second thought, so no worries! I'd rather you do any of these than if I do them....I hate when I end up coughing!!

Anything you want or nothing at all. Sometimes you're in the mood to chat, other times you're not. Either is fine, although if we start an interesting conversation sometimes I lose my place... ugh!