Signed in as:. Sign out. How can I schedule an appointment? Online: www. What should I expect during my first in-home appointment? Upon arrival, I will text you that I have parked and confirm that you are ready for me to approach the space. Before entering I will record both of our temperatures and converse about any concerns or underlying conditions. Personal Protection Equipment will be used for the duration of the session as well as a massage table barrier.
We will adjust lighting, temperature and music before I step out to wash my hands. Once alone, you will be able to undress and settle onto the table. After a few minutes, I will knock to let you know I am ready to enter the space. What sheet set do you recommend I invest in? How much clothing should I remove when undressing? Please disrobe to your personal level of comfor t. Almost all massage techniques can be modified and utilized above a sheet layer. Some people prefer to keep their underwear on during a massage, while others prefer to be nude.
If your problem area is your low back, hips, buttocks, or groin, tight-fitting or large underwear can sometimes get in the way of massage work. You can ask your massage therapist before getting changed.
Women usually remove their bras to allow the massage therapist to work on the back and shoulder area without getting massage oil or lotion on their garments.
What if my massage hurts? Open communication with your massage therapist is key. If you have an injury or chronically tight or painful areas, be sure that your therapist is aware of it before the start of the session. If the pressure is too intense, tell your massage therapist immediately. It's a myth that any form of massage therapy even deep tissue massage must be painful to be effective.
