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:

• 45 minutes for a chair or prenatal massage,

• 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. Depending on your needs I use a blend of Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release (MFR), Body Mobilization Techniques (BMT), and Sports Massage, as well as self-care education to help you meet your wellness goals.

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:

• Please shower before your appointment.

• Undress only to your comfort level.

• Inappropriate behavior is never tolerated.

• 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.

• 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. We will have a 15-minute conversation before and after your massage therapy session.

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Preparing for Your Appointment

• Arrive on time so we can start on time with the 15-minute pre-assessment.

• Wear loose, comfortable clothes for after your session.

• Stay extra hydrated before and after your massage. It's a desert out there!

• Avoid heavy meals right before your appointment.

• Alcohol and drugs may affect blood pressure, circulation, and muscle tension. Massage manipulates these systems, and the combination can be unpredictable or dangerous. For example, increased circulation from a massage might speed up the absorption rate of alcohol or drugs, intensifying their effects unexpectedly.

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Safety First

Last-minute cancellation fees suck, I get it. But they're rare. And I'd rather you cancel than have you coughing into my face cradle for an hour and a half. It's not safe for me, for you, or for other people in the massage studio. Please stay home and reschedule your appointment 24 hours beforehand if you are experiencing:

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Fever and related symptoms

• Aches

• Chills

• Unusual fatigue

Respiratory issues

• Coughing

• Sneezing

• Sore throat

• Very runny and/or stuffy sinuses

GI issues

• Diarrhea

• Nausea

• Vomiting
   

Let’s Begin

Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. I’m here to support you as your Las Vegas massage therapist with skilled, intuitive bodywork that meets you where you are and helps you move toward where you want to be.