Intuitive, Customized & Quality Massage Therapy

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. The best advice that I have is to make contact with the therapist to ask questions regarding the services they offer, the training they have received, and the lenghts of time their sessions consist of. I believe having an opportunity to ask these questions gives you a chance to learn a little about their skills, as well as their personality. You would never want to go to someone that makes you feel uncomfortable. That might defeat the whole purpose of the massage. It is also important to keep in mind that private therapists (self-employed) have to return voicemails, texts and emails in between clients, or at the end of the day, and at times, the end of the day is quite a while after the average 9-5pm work day. With that, I would advise that you allow a private massage therapist at least 24hrs to get back to you. Good therapists are hard to find, and it is definitely worth it to be patient, rather than assume they are irresponsible or inadequate because they were unable to take your call, or respond to it right away.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. As someone who enjoys the experience and benefits of a good, quality massage session, I would like to know that the therapist has received the appropriate training for the modalities that they are performing on their clients. Therapists that have only been trained to perform Swedish massage, which is typically the minimum required to obtain a license, do not have an adequate understanding of the process and proper techniques required to perform therapeutic modalities, such as Deep massage, Sports massage, etc., that offer the best therapeutic, healing and relaxing effects that most clients desire.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. Because I am aware of the best local massage training institutions, I would ask where they received their training. However, without that knowledge, I would ask what types of modalities they perform and ask for an explanation of the type I was intersted in. For example, like most, I prefer a good deep massage that focuses on properly manipulating my muscles in a fashion that feels extremely good, while giving me the long lasting therapeutic effects that should result from it. A good, knowledgable therapist will know how to help the client understand the purpose and process. I would also ask about the lengths of service that they provide and how much time they block out for each client. When a one-hour massage session is offered, is the therapist referring to a therapeutic hour, which is a total of 50 minutes? Is the interview and disrobing process included in the 60 minutes? (this is why I would want to know the length of time the therapist blocks out for each client) I work very hard for my money, and I would like to make sure that I am getting what I am paying for.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. I think that it's important for the buyer to know the location, service prices, and the methods of payment allowed. If the buyer needs to shower prior to the session, they should know whether there is a shower available or not. And I think that it's important for the buyer to understand what massage therapy is and what it entails. If they are curious and unfamiliar with the practice of massage, they can discuss it with the therapist or could ask their friends &/or family who have experienced it before, They may also research online for adequate information. It helps to read over a "what to expect" link before setting up an appointment with a therapist. It could reduce any anxiety that may be present, but it can also reduce the chances of changing your mind about going or forgetting your appointment.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I am extremely passionate about what I do. I genuinely care about my clients and their physical and emotional needs. Therefore, I strive to give them the very best massage during each and every session. My compassion and intuitive touch provides my clients with a healing, therapeutic massage in a warm, friendly setting, which creates a sense of comfort that allows them an opportunity to simply let go of all aches and pains on both a physical and emotional level. Additionally, for each 1 hour session I alot a 2 hour period. This gives my clients the ability to take their time and savor their experience. It also helps to reduce possible anxieties caused by things such as traffic or late meetings. I choose to manage my schedule in this manner for my clients because it matters to me most that they get the full effect of their massage, including the session time.