Massage Is Part of the Plan
Whether you know what you need or aren't sure where to start, learn more about the different ways we can work together and build a treatment approach around what you need.
I have worked with so many people over my time doing massage, all coming with different levels of knowledge and experience. Massage is for everybody, and this is here to help you know where to start. Whether you've never had a massage before or you're a seasoned pro, there is a place for you here.
Let's see where to start.
A consultation can simply be a place to get information, ask questions, and figure out where you might want to start. It doesn't have to be the first step We take time to understand you, your pain or injury, and how it is impacting your life. We’ll talk about what you have tried, what you haven’t tried, and what you are hoping to accomplish. You may have tried massage before, and that’s okay. This is a chance to see if my work and philosophy are a good fit for you. Here’s the hands-on part: I use assessment testing to help me understand what your body is able to do. Do you have full movement? Are other muscles working to do the job of another? You don’t have to know those things;that’s my part. I use the tests and what I find to help determine where we can work and build a treatment plan together.
Consultation — 15 Minutes, $20
Focused Support 60-90mins $100-$140
This can be a great first step if you know where you have an injury, concern, or referral. You may already know that massage helps you, or you may be trying medical massage for the first time. You can even start here if you simply want to see what clinical massage is all about. This type of appointment is more focused on your area of pain, injury, or concern, while keeping the whole body in the picture. We look at how other areas of the body may be affected and work toward a better understanding of what may be contributing to your pain or concern. This can also be part of supporting injury recovery. I mix multiple styles and modalities of massage together, listening to you and seeing how your body responds to treatment. We form a plan as we go, using what we learn from each session to make the next one more focused and useful. We work toward your goals and, when appropriate, toward maintenance rather than having to react to the same problem every time.
On-going care 60-90Mins $100-140
If you are past needing to react to pain, already have a plan, or don't have a specific concern, this can be a place to start. Maintenance is more about supporting what is working than trying to figure everything out. We focus on keeping you moving, supporting your progress, and helping you continue doing the things that matter to you. You might notice that pain moves around the body or becomes less severe over time. That's perfectly normal. We still pay attention to how your body responds to treatment and keep your life and activities in mind. We look at what is moving well, what continues to respond to treatment, and what might need a little more care. The goal is to support a life that isn't managed by pain, but one where you can work around it and keep moving forward. I still mix massage modalities together and continue to form and change your plan as needed. Often, the plan doesn't need to change much. You can look forward to your next appointment knowing that we're continuing to support your health and the life you want to live.
Why Don’t I See Swedish Massage or Deep Tissue?
I made this choice for a lot of reasons, but there are two main ones.
First, the names can get confusing. There are so many techniques and approaches that people may put under Swedish massage without calling them Swedish massage. The same is true for deep tissue. What one person means by “deep tissue” may be very different from what another person means. I don't want you to have to understand all of those differences just to know what to book.
Second, I don't want you to feel like you have to tell me what style of massage you think would help. Most of my clients aren't fellow massage therapists, and you shouldn't have to feel like you need to say the magic words to get the massage you want. That's something we can work on together.
It is my job to know massage techniques and how to use them. If you do know what style you want, you're more than welcome to ask. We'll make sure we're on the same page and go from there. Your input is important, but the knowledge of massage techniques should land on me.
If you're curious about the styles and modalities I'm trained in, I've listed them in the FAQ. You're also welcome to reach out and ask.