What to Expect During a Session

If you were referred because of a pain, an injury or a specific tension problem, the first session is spent assessing the problem and making recommendations for treatment. If you come for a general treatment session, a few minutes are spent on a brief history before the treatment is given.

Client Comfort, Communication and Safety
During the treatment, your comfort is the most important factor. You may keep underwear or other clothing on. To ensure your privacy, a smock, towels, and/or sheet will cover any part of the body not being worked on. During the session, you are encouraged to relax and inform the practitioner if anything makes you uncomfortable, either physically or psychologically. Talking may occur during the treatment, but often the practitioner will ask you to talk with him or her before or after the session so you can relax as you are worked on. However, if something feels uncomfortable during the session, please speak up immediately.

Some sessions require oils and others do not. When massage is employed, oil is used. When friction or myofascial therapy is performed to eliminate scar tissue, oil is not used. When oil is used, it will be cleaned off with alcohol if you would like to keep your clothes oil-free. If you do not wish alcohol to be used, please let the practitioner know.