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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your credentials?
What are the going rates for massage & bodywork?
Do you accept insurance?
Do you accept credit cards/pay pal?
How do I cancel my appointment?
How long are massage appointments?
What should I wear to a massage?
Does massage always hurt?
How often should I get a massage?
What can massage do for me?
Is tipping customary?
What should I do before my massage?
What should I do after my massage?
What are your credentials?
I am a Certified Massage Therapist of the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. My massage training includes Craniosacral Therapy I from the John Upledger Institute. I am also ACE Certified as a Personal Fitness Trainer. My background education is in psychology where I obtained my B.A. from S.U.N.Y. College of Fredonia and my M.A. from Boston University.
What are the going rates for massage & bodywork?
Rates for massage can vary from place to place and person to person. Typically, my rates start at $1 a minute with a variety of discounts and specials.
Do you accept insurance?
No. My rates and discounts are comparable to the copay for the few insurance companies that do cover massage. Insurance will be considered if we are unable to come to some other arangement.
Do you accept credit cards/pay pal?
Yes, I accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover, along with cash* or personal check*. *preferred
How do I cancel my appointment?
Contact me via phone or email more than 24 hours in advance. Please call if cancelling within 24hrs.
How long are massage appointments?
I offer appointment times ranging from 60 minutes to 120 minutes. Other arrangements can be made if necessary.
What should I wear to a massage?
Wear something comfortable to your massage. Even though you will most likely be disrobing for your session, you do not want to achieve a comfortable and relaxed state and have to put on uncomfortable or awkward clothing. You will be given a private environment in which to disrobe to your level of comfort. In order for me to my best work, clients will typically disrobe fully. Regardless of the level of apparel, you will be securely covered with a sheet at all times with only the area being worked exposed at any one time.
Does massage always hurt?
Pain is not the goal of massage therapy, nor does it mean that the massage is “working”. There are a number of sensations elicited during a massage session that can be described as pain, however, massage therapy does not have to involve any of them! There is a distinction between a ‘therapeutic pain’ and ‘intolerable pain’. Therapeutic pain is a sensation that is intense, uncomfortable but tolerable, and maintaining the ability to breathe through the work and does provide a benefit. Therapeutic pain turns into BAD pain when the sensation goes from uncomfortable to intolerable. This kind of intolerable pain causes the body to tighten up in protection, which only inhibits the benefits of massage and creates more tension...clearly, the opposite reason for getting a massage!
Should I talk during my session?
Some people speak throughout their session, while others prefer silence. This is your decision. Idle conversation can detract from relaxation and neglecting awareness to the body, however, communicating with me is very important. Again, this time is for you and it is imperative that you are comfortable, mentally and physically, throughout the massage.
How often should I get a massage?
The depends on your personal goals. Many people only seek massage after they have developed a problem. Depending on your circumstances, massage can aid in a number of conditions. The best answer I can provide is that massage therapy should be part of your preventive and maintenance healthcare routine.
What can massage do for me?
Included with the descriptions of each type of massage there is also a description of the therapeutic benefits of massage.
Is tipping customary?
Tipping is an indicator of your satisfaction for a service and is considered customary for massage. If your therapist is an employee, they are probably making about 30% of what you are paying for the service; in this case, tips might be considered a vital portion of their income. In the private practice setting, tips are still an indicator of your satisfaction and are appreciated, although they are not expected.
What should I do before my massage?
It is expected that the client will come to the session recently showered/clean and I will do the same. In addition to personal hygiene and cleanliness, a recent hot shower can loosen up muscles and prevent skin irritation during a massage.
What should I do after my massage?
After a massage I will advise the client to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous exercise. Water serves to help the body flush out toxins that may have been released during the massage. With regard to exercise, muscles are relaxed after a massage and more prone to injury.
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