New Clients
Welcome. I'm so glad you're here.
If this is your first time booking with me, this page will help guide you through what to expect and how to prepare. Whether you’ve had bodywork before or this is completely new to you, you’re in the right place.
Intake & Consent Forms
Before your first session, I’ll need you to complete two short forms. Before you walk into the appointment, I will ask you to complete the following:
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Client Intake Form – so I can understand your health history, goals, and any areas of concern.
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Client Consent Form – this gives your informed permission for treatment and explains what massage involves.
If you do not complete the forms ahead of time, we will use treatment time to complete the forms together.
What to Expect in Your First Session
When you arrive, we’ll take 15 minutes to talk through your intake form, your comfort preferences, and what you’d like to get out of the session. This helps me tailor the treatment to your body and your needs.
Your actual therapy treatment time on the massage table will be:
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45 minutes for a chair or prenatal massage,
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90 minutes for a 2-hour session
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This includes time for you to change, get on the table, and receive a full treatment. I use a combination of techniques based on your goals and what I notice in your body. No two massages are the same.
After the massage, we’ll take 15 minutes to check-in about how you’re feeling and go over any self-care or movement recommendations that may support your healing.
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Basic Massage Etiquette
Here are a few guidelines that help make our session safe, respectful, and effective:
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Please shower before your appointment.
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Undress only to your comfort level.
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Inappropriate behavior is never tolerated.
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You’re welcome to stay quiet during the massage. Minimal talking supports deeper relaxation during Relaxing, Spa-style Swedish massage treatments. During Therapeutic-style massage treatments, we will communicate (albeit, minimally) throughout the entire treatment.
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Tipping is not expected but always appreciated.
Communication
You’re always encouraged to speak up. If something doesn’t feel right (pressure, temperature, positioning, anything) please let me know. I check-in throughout the session, but your honest feedback is always welcome. Massage can also stir up emotions. If that happens, know that it’s okay. You’re in a safe space.
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Preparing for Your Appointment
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Arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start on time with the pre-assessment.
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Wear loose, comfortable clothes for after your session.
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Stay extra hydrated before and after your massage to move metabolic waste through your system.
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Avoid heavy meals right before your appointment.
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Safety First
Please stay home and reschedule your appointment 24 hours beforehand if you are experiencing:
Fever and related symptoms
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Aches
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Chills
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Unusual fatigue
Respiratory issues
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Coughing
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Sneezing
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Sore throat
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Very runny and/or stuffy sinuses
GI issues
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Diarrhea
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Nausea
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Vomiting
Let’s Begin
Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. I’m here to support you with skilled, intuitive bodywork that meets you where you are and helps you move toward where you want to be.