What should I expect during my first massage?

When you show up for your massage we will go over your client intake form to cover any medical concerns and talk about what you want worked on during the session. After the intake, your massage therapist will leave the room and give you a few minutes to get on the table underneath the sheets. Once the massage therapist returns, the part of your body that is being worked on will be uncovered while the rest of the body stays securely covered by the sheets. Your MT will check in throughout the massage to make sure the pressure is feeling comfortable. All personal areas will be covered throughout the massage and you will be asked for permission before working closely to any of those personal areas.

What type of massage should I get?

If this is your first massage we typically recommend getting a Swedish massage. This type of massage focuses on soft long strokes that relax the body. After you have received a few massages you might find that you would like a bit more pressure. Deep tissue massage is a much slower and firmer pressure that reaches the deeper layers of muscle and fascia. This style is great for people that have suffered from musculoskeletal injuries as long as can handle the more intense style of work. Hot stone massage is very beneficial for clients seeking relaxing or deep work. The heat is very soothing to tense muscles. The heat also allows us to work on deeper layers without as long of a warmup as a normal deep tissue massage would take.