FAQ
Questions, answered.
Grouped by topic. If yours isn't here, the contact form is the best place to ask.
The work
What is therapeutic massage?
A therapeutic massage is a massage that utilizes therapeutic techniques, targeting physical recovery, injury rehabilitation, and deep tissue manipulation to improve specific musculoskeletal problems.
Does it hurt?
Massage should never hurt. When working with tissue that is experiencing dysfunction you may initially feel a little soreness and tenderness. My goal is to always operate well within a tolerable level of intensity. We love those hurt so good kind of sensations, but if you're ever feeling a hurts so bad kind of sensation or an intolerable level of discomfort that doesn't resolve quickly, you should communicate that so I can adjust.
What techniques do you use?
Myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point, and neuromuscular work. Your session is built around what your body actually needs.
Session
How long is a session?
I offer 60- and 90-minute sessions, and both include unhurried intake time.
How much clothing should I wear on the table?
This is a question that every massage therapist receives and it has a simple answer: as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. All sessions can be completed while you are clothed or unclothed and your modesty is always taken into consideration. When clients undress for a session they are always draped completely with a sheet and/or blanket. Only the areas we are working on will be undraped during the time we are working on them.
What if I don't want to take my clothes off?
Because I so rarely use lotion or oil in my techniques, it's pretty easy to complete a session with a client completely clothed. In fact I often do! Just make sure that the clothing you wear for the session is comfortable and allows for freedom of movement.
Booking
How do I book a session?
Use the Book a session button anywhere on the site. It opens my Square Appointments calendar, where you'll pick a time and fill out a short intake form.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Cancellations and reschedules need at least 24 hours' notice. Inside 24 hours, it's 50% of the session cost, and a no-show is the full session cost.
Payment
Do you take insurance?
No, Thrive is out-of-pocket only. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
What are your rates?
60 minutes is $110, 90 minutes is $165. Series packages available on request.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes. Just reach out through the contact form.
Accessibility & accommodations
Is the studio accessible, and what accommodations are available?
Yes. The building has handicapped parking out front, gender-neutral bathrooms, and an ADA-accessible massage room on the ground floor that I can book on request. My waiting area is scent-free. If something would make a session work better for you, tell me and I'll set it up.
Who I work with
What if I don't identify as LGBTQIA+?
That's okay, we can't all be perfect... 😜
In all seriousness, I am grateful to work with all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, neurotype, race or religious background. I operate from a place of mutual respect for my fellow humans, so my number 1 rule here is that hate speech and bigotry will not be tolerated.
In all seriousness, I am grateful to work with all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, neurotype, race or religious background. I operate from a place of mutual respect for my fellow humans, so my number 1 rule here is that hate speech and bigotry will not be tolerated.