Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are your Rates and Services?
We are currently updating our "Rates & Services" page. For now, a complete list can be accessed from our online scheduling system. Click "Appointments & GCs" to your left. Once on the scheduling system, click "Select a Service" to view them all. On the scheduling system there is also a "Services" page that will give you descriptions of some of the other services we've yet to place on our "Rates & Services" page. Again this is a work in progess. We thank you in advance for your patience.
What are the Benefits of Massage Therapy?
Massage relieves stress, aids in relaxation, relieves muscle tension and stiffness, provides greater flexibility and range of motion, reduces blood pressure, relieves tension headaches including migraines, improves posture, and helps to strengthen the immune system.
What Should I Wear?
There is no specific attire required during a massage, unless you're receiving the Thai Massage (Assisted Stretching). Thai Massage requires flexible clothing and fitted shorts/pants (such as bicycle shorts or yoga pants) to allow full range of motion during the stretches and ensure that you won't be exposed during any of the leg stretches. Otherwise, come as you are. Some clients arrive in their uniforms, straight from work. We do have a shower available for those needing/wanting to shower. Towels, body wash, shampoo, & conditioner are available. However, you can always bring your own supplies. If you plan to shower prior to your appointment, please allow yourself enough time so that you won't cut into your massage time.
Do I have to Undress Completely?
No. We always tell our clients to undress to their level of comfortability. Most leave their underwear/panties on and take their bras off. If you don't want to remove any clothing, that is perfectly acceptable. Our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible. We respect you and your boundaries.
Do you Work on the Chest or Buttocks?
When we work on the pectoralis muscles (chest muscles), we only work a palm width below the clavicle (collar bone). We do not give breast massage, nor will they ever be exposed. As for the buttocks...most people are surprised at how much low back pain is relieved after having their gluteus muscles (buttocks muscles) worked on. While we are trained to work on the bare gluteus muscles, most clients and most massage therapists prefer to work on them through the sheet. If you prefer to have your bare gluts worked on, simply leave your underwear/panties off. Note: this is no guarantee that your request will be honored. Again, some of our massage therapists prefer to work the gluts through the sheet and we also respect our massage therapists and their boundaries.
Do you Accept Insurance?
No. Originally that was our goal, to have various Doctors be able to refer their patients to our clinic. However after a few attempts at collecting from the insurance companies, we now know that we do not have the manpower or the patience to deal with the paperwork, nor can we afford to hire anyone, and we were not fully compensated for our services. Therefore, we've decided not to accept insurance at this time. We do accept Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and for those members, Tradebank. If you own a business or have a service we may be interested in, bartering may also be an option.
How Often Should I Get a Massage?
As often as you like. We believe you know your body best. We do not recommend a set number of massages in a certain amount of time. We leave that to the Doctors. Depending on the amount of stress in their lives, some clients come in once a month while others come in once a week. Some clients only come in when they're in pain and are looking for immediate relief. Then there are the clients who have discovered massage is a preventative healthcare and know that receiving regular massages prevents all sorts of aches, pains, and injuries. For these clients, recurring appointments are available. Simply let your massage therapist know how often you want to come in and he/she will be happy to reserve that specific day and time especially for you.