The first thing you will notice as you come to see me for a massage therapy appointment is how quiet and peaceful it is here on our 211-acre farm. When you arrive for your appointment I will greet you and take you to my massage room, which is on the second floor of my home. There is a picture of my massage room below. Should you be unable to climb stairs, please let me know and I can set up an alternative space for your massage session or perhaps make arrangements to come to your home.

Upon your arrival I will ask you to fill out a client intake form to help me in assessing your treatment goals and informing me about any health conditions you may have that may affect the type of massage we choose to meet your treatment needs. I will also provide you with a copy of my policies including a privacy policy, as well as my cancellation and late arrival policies. Any information you share with me remains completely confidential and will not be shared unless you provide express written permission or it is required by law.

After we've discussed how we'll proceed with your session, I will let you know how to prepare for your session, including the removal of clothing if necessary and how you should position yourself on the massage table. I will then step out of the room for a few minutes to allow you to get comfortable and settled. If the modality we choose requires the removal of clothing, I will ask you to remove your clothing down to your level of comfort, and get under the organic flannel sheet on the massage table. Its extremely soft, retains warmth, and helps deepen relaxation.

When I return to the room I will make sure you're comfortable, make my initial contact with you and then proceed with the massage. You will receive my complete attention during your massage and you are in control. Should you feel uncomfortable at any time during the massage or want me to alter the massage at any time, please don't hesitate to let me know. This is your massage and it should be completely comfortable for you.

If you have music that you find relaxing to listen to, feel free to bring it to your session. I also have a wide variety of music available from which you are welcome to choose. Or if you would prefer no music during your session, that is fine as well.

If the modality you are receiving requires the use of a lubricant, I use a hypo-allergenic, unscented, organic massage cream exclusively in my practice. Should you be allergic to any particular substances, we can check the ingredients list just to be sure the cream does not contain it.

During your massage, I will instruct you if there's anything you need to do. If you are receiving a massage both on the front and back of your body, I will ask you to roll over when it's time to do so. You will be completely covered by the sheet as you do this. I may also ask you to focus on your breathing during the massage or ask you for feedback on your comfort level. Otherwise, you may just relax and I will take care of the rest.

You are welcome to talk during your massage if it helps you relax and feel more comfortable during the session, but you may relax more fully and enjoy your massage more if you leave your cares at the door and give your full attention to how your body feels during the massage, sending your awareness to any areas of tension and asking them to relax.

After your massage, I will leave the room again to let you get up from the massage table, dress, and collect yourself. Please take the time you need and open the massage room door when you are ready.

Immediately after your massage, you may feel deeply relaxed, thoughtful, reflective, more connected to the world around you, peaceful, and/or any combination of the above. After a time, if you received a Swedish massage you may feel a little sore in the areas of your body that were the focus of your session, where flushed-out toxins may linger before moving out of the body.

You should plan to take it easy for a while after your massage and drink plenty of water. Massage therapy can flush toxins from muscles and drinking water will assist your body in removing those toxins entirely.