You should expect, from myself or any other massage therapist, a comfortable and professional experience. Before your massage begins, we will have a discussion about what your goals are for your session. This can be a short conversation or extensive, depending on your needs. If you are looking for a relaxing Swedish Massage, without anything specific, we can get right to the relaxing. However if you have injuries, are looking for more specific work, or are simply unsure of what you want, then we will take the time to figure out exactly that.

Has my clock already started?

I like to leave space between clients so neither you or I feel rushed. This buffer time ensures you get your full 60 or 90 minutes of hands-on work and gives me time to keep proper notes and recover between appointments - so each person gets my full energy and attention.

Then what?

I will step out of the room while you undress to your level of comfort (whatever that means to you) in the private room. I will give you some time to do this (while I wash my hands) and knock on the door to ensure you are comfortably covered and under the sheets before I enter the room.

Then we will complete the massage as discussed (deep tissue, myofascial work, stretching...the whole works) for the chosen time and I will step out and let you redress.

Deep Tissue massage doesn't simply mean I will press harder. It is a technique for those looking for more therapeutic massage work. This could include Trigger Point massage (where we search for hyper tight places within taut muscles that are creating possible pain, a lack of blood flow and oxygen, or even restricting range of motion), Myofascial stretching/release techniques (where the connective tissue throughout and surrounding the muscles will be our focus - this can ease pain and increase movement in the tissue and joints)

But will it hurt?

I work within a pain-scale. Each person has a different level of pain tolerance and we will work below that level to ensure you aren't in pain during or after your massage.

What if I want ALL the deep pressure?

Research does not suggest that more is better. A study published in May 2025 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08741-6) shows us that intention is just as, if not more important than pressure. Certainly I can and do apply significant pressure when it feels necessary, however if you’re looking for someone to hit you with a brick during your massage session, I may not be the right fit for you.

You can show up in whatever you have on. However if you are uncomfortable without much clothing on, I would suggest wearing something you would be comfortable going to the gym in (shorts, t-shirt/sports bra), that way we can access as much muscle tissue as possible while you remain comfortably clothed.

No. Sometimes. It depends? If you are looking for deep tissue work that requires spending a lot of focused time in a specific area, then you might expect to have a low-level of soreness the next day. You should NOT expect to be seriously sore the next day.

My last massage left me sore for days!

If this has been your experience from previous massage therapists (and not what you were looking for), then I apologize on their behalf and can assure you, that is not what you should expect from me.

Depends on the situation. In nearly all cases you should expect to feel relief after your first visit, however massage therapy is not magic - if you have been living with chronic muscle tension for years, your road to healing will likely take continued visits. We will communicate and work together to get to the root of the issue. My goal is to get you back feeling your best, not to provide simply a “feel good” massage that doesn’t make changes to further your healing process.

Sometimes the problem isn’t within the soft tissues in which case we will refer you to another practitioner who can better treat your concerns.

Athlete (defined by Merriam-Webster) - person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina.”

To compete at a high level (whatever that is for you - pro, collegiate, high school, or your local pickleball court) you need to be well recovered. Massage can help speed up and enhance your recovery by loosening muscle tension, increasing blood-flow, and activating your parasympathetic nervous system to calm your mind and body. Without even realizing it, most of us are walking around with some degree of unnecessary muscle tension - keeping our bodies from truly relaxing. This constant state of muscle tension saps energy and strength that you would otherwise put to use out on the field (or court, pool, floor, etc.). Additionally, we will increase range of motion and work fascially (connective tissue) to ensure you’re able to compete at your best with a lower risk of injury.