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What if I am late to my appointment?
If you are late to your appointment, the session will be provided as scheduled and end on that time. You will be charged the full amount . This time has been reserved for you and cannot affect another patients treatment time.
When should I not get a massage?
There are several contraindications for receiving a massage. If you have any of the following conditions, you should not get a massage:
- Fever
- Any type of infectious disease
- Systemic infections
- Severe cold
- Fracture, bleeding, burns or other acute injury
- Liver and kidney diseases
- Blood clot
- Pregnancy-induced diabetes, toxemia, preeclampsia/eclampsia
- High blood pressure (unless under control with medication)
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Open skin lesions or sores (therapist may work around them if localized)
The guidelines here are pretty straightforward. You don't want the massage to make an underlying medical condition worse, and you don't want to pass anything contagious to the massage therapist. If you're unsure about whether a minor condition should prohibit you from getting a massage, call your therapist before your appointment
What exactly is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy spans a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, working to improve an individual's health and well being through hands-on manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues of the body.
What can I expect when I go for a massage appointment?
For your first appointment you will want to come 10 minutes early to fill out a Health History and Client-Therapist Agreement form. This will give us both a chance to connect on a personal level and answer any questions you may have. This gives us time to assess your body's condition to determine your treatment needs and goals.
Are there any preparations I need to make before my appointment?
It is a good idea to hydrate by drinking water (before and after your treatment) because we will be flushing toxins out of your tight muscles and you want them to be flushed out of your body. Also, good hygiene is important so please shower before coming to your appointment.
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