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Massage Therapy
Appointment Costs:
15 minute Seated
Massage...........$18
30 minute Seated
Massage...........$35
1/2 hour
Massage........................$35
1 hour
Massage...........................$60
1 1/2 hour Massage.....................$90
1 hour Hot Stone
Massage............$80
1 1/2 hour Hot Stone
Massage......$110
*Note: All Appointments Can Be Made By
Calling 508-336-4242
(Please Specify Which Type Of Treatment
You Want)
Appointment Questionnaires & Forms
Intake Form
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Why should I get a massage?
Massage can help with any of the
following:
Stress - Massage is one of the
best-known cures for stress. It gives
you energy and improves your general
outlook.
Painful or tight muscles -
Massage can relieve both short-term
cramps and habitual clenching or
tightness.
Muscle soreness after exercise
- Buildup of waste products after
exercise can leave you feeling sore and
tired; massage (followed by plenty of
fluids) can help flush out these toxic
elements.
Pain or tingling in your arms or
legs - Muscle tension can press on
nerves in the arms, hands and legs;
massage can bring relief by releasing
these chronic muscle spasms.
Injuries - Injuries such as
tendonitis and sprains can be helped,
and help loosen scar tissue
Forced inactivity effects -
Areas that need to be temporarily
immobilized can be helped, directly or
indirectly, by massage
Athletics - Chronic tension can
impair performance and even lead to
injury. Massage is great for pre-event
warm-up and post-event cool-down.
What happens during a massage?
Before your first appointment, you will
have completed the intake form. This is
important for several reasons. There are
some contraindications to massage, so it
is important that provide me with a
complete picture of your state of
health. It also helps me in orienting
myself to provide you with the kind of
massage that is right for you.
We will discuss any special concerns or
areas that you would like me to focus
on. Usually a full-body massage
addresses all areas of the body, but
sometimes people prefer that more time
be spent, for example, on the arms and
shoulders; in that case, I adjust the
pace so that there is time available for
extra attention where you really want
it.
I will then leave you in privacy to
undress and then lie down between the
sheets on the massage table. You should
begin lying on your belly. When I
return, I'll position your body to make
sure you are completely relaxed and
comfortable. Your face will lie in a
'cradle' at the top end of the table. If
you wish, I may place bolsters at your
ankles so that your feet may relax
completely.
During the massage, only the part of the
body being worked will be undraped.
Modesty is always observed. I may need
to move your arms or legs for a given
stroke; relax; I don't need you to
'help' me.
Always feel free to give feedback,
especially if anything is unpleasant or
irritating.
When the massage is over, be sure to
allow yourself a few minutes to absorb
and enjoy the massage. I will leave you
alone for a few minutes so that you can
experience this is solitude and get
dressed in privacy.
Do I undress completely?
Most clients undress completely, as this
allows complete freedom, while at the
same time, the drapes allow modesty to
maintained at all times. It also allows
the body to experience the feeling of
wholeness that massage promotes.
However, massage is all about feeling
safe and relaxed, so whatever boundaries
are natural and appropriate for you will
of course be observed. Genital areas are
always covered and never touched.
You should undress to whatever point you
feel comfortable with. Please discuss
any concerns or questions directly.
How to prepare to
receive your massage:
Remove all jewelry and hair
accessories.
Eat lightly before a massage or wait
at least one hour after eating.
Avoid stimulants (caffeine, sugar,
etc..)
Refrain from any alcohol and/or drugs
prior to a session.
Come freshly showered, if possible.
Ideally, have comfortable clothes to
wear
What if I fall asleep?
One of the risks of total relaxation! Of
course, it is OK and natural to fall
asleep during massage, and even if you
feel you have 'missed' parts of it, you
will take the benefits with you. Some
clients experience a 'zone', which is
very restful, and sleep-like, yet there
is still the presence of 'I am being
massaged'. Relax and enjoy.
Isn't massage sexual?
This is one of the questions or concerns
of persons new to therapeutic massage.
Our societal conditioning often causes
us to equate touch or nudity with sex.
This confusion is compounded by the sex
industry, which fronts prostitution with
'massage parlors'. The catch phrase on
this point, so there is no confusion, is
that therapeutic massage is strictly
non-sexual.
The practitioner-client relationship is
a professional, healing one. Sexual
intention is a violation of the
bond of trust that is a prerequisite for
true healing and is not tolerated.
Can massage hurt?
The body's response to pain - guarding
the area by tension - is
counterproductive to the goal of
massage. Sometimes there can be 'good
pain' associated with the release of
tension. You will know the difference If
anything hurts or feels uncomfortable,
tell me immediately. When I am doing
deep work, it is important to 'breath
into' areas of intention. If you are
guarding or holding your breath, tell
me.
The massage process will cause the
muscles to release toxic metabolic waste
products (this is therapeutic). However,
it can cause an aching feeling which is
why it is important to drink plenty of
fluid following your massage, to help
the system flush itself and avoid this.
How often should I get a
massage?
Massage should be part of your regular
self-care. Once the beneficial effects
of massage on health and well-being are
understood and experienced, the body
develops a natural desire to experience
these benefits as a healing rhythm.
Typical rhythms are:
Once a month: A basic rhythm of
self-nurturing. Most people find they
want to experience the benefits of
massage at least once a month.
Every two weeks: Keeps the stress of
daily life from getting ahead of you --
helps maintain optimal health.
Once a week: Weekly massage provides
excellent support for periods of unusual
stress such as illness, divorce or
breakup, unusual job stress, grief, or
other changes; in these circumstances,
'massage as needed' can make the
difference between merely surviving and
coping positively with change.
Listen to your own needs; there is no
hard and fast rule.
Why is drinking water after a massage
so important?
One of the beneficial effects of massage
is that toxic metabolic by-products are
released from your muscle tissue into
the system. Drinking plenty of water
(one or two tall glasses) after a
massage helps flush these waste products
from your system; otherwise, they can
re-accumulate causing soreness and
stiffness.
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