What to expect at my home studio:
Type of Massage
The type of massage I do here is all about relaxation and reduction of stress. I have taken techniques from several different massage disciplines and incorporated them into a soothing and free flowing massage that lets my client forget about the work day world for a moment and leaves them feeling rejuvenated.
To accentuate the spa-like experience all massages in my home studio begin with a relaxing herbal foot soak.
Although my work is very sensual, it is not sexual in any fashion. Please do not
schedule an appointment if you are looking for something other than a professional massage.
If this is your first massage experience, or if you are a new client of
Massage For Seattle, please take a look at our
guidelines page.
The primary disciplines I generally incorporate are Swedish massage and gymnastics
including deep tissue techniques, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Ayurvedic massage, broad plane myofascial
techniques, and sports massage. Since each client is unique I use a different fusion of these techniques for each massage.
Your Comfort:
Room ambiance:
The
massage table is heated and I have plenty of blankets, so adjusting the
table temperature to your preference is not a problem. I generally burn a
few
beeswax candles, keep the lighting dim, and play soft music.
The room has air conditioning, so even if its hot outside your session
should be comfortable
Music:
To make your massage experience more
enjoyable I have selected music which I enjoy. If you have your own music
that you find relaxing and would like during your massage, please feel free
to bring it. If you bring your own music on a CD, MP3 disc, or IPOD please
make sure that the disc or playlist will run for more than one hour. If you
intend on bringing an IPOD, please let me know in advance which version you
use so I can pre-install the correct cradle adaptor. Also, if you don’t want
to carry an IPOD or disc with you, feel free to email me MP3 files at least
two days in advance of your appointment and I would be happy to use this
playlist just for you.
Draping and privacy:
In
addition to keeping you warm, I drape my clients to preserve modesty and only expose the
portion of the body that is being worked on at that time. While doing
abdominal work on female clients I use a breast drape
unless specifically asked not to prior to the massage. As noted in the
guidelines page, the optimal way to
receive a massage is fully unclothed. I will leave the room to allow you to
undress and cover yourself with the sheet and blanket before returning to
the room to start your massage
Time and Scheduling:
I generally see clients in the evening or on
weekends. Online scheduling is available for appointments two or more days in
advance. Please see the services pages for the online scheduling. If you wish to
make an appointment for today or tomorrow, or for a time outside my normal hours
of operation, please call me at 206.660.9139.
Please allow for one and a half hours for your
"60
Minute Massage" appointment, especially if you are having someone pick you up afterwards.
Although the massage itself will be one hour, I begin all massages with a foot
soak/scrub during which time I plan the massage with you. Also, I don’t want you
to rush out afterwards, so please plan for some extra time.
Home Studio
A few additional notes about my house: I'm
located in the Columbia City neighborhood of Seattle. Due to city zoning requirements
I do not post my address on this site, but will provide that when you schedule
your appointment.
I have two cats. I remove them from the
massage room during the session, but they are free to roam around the rest of
the time and no amount of cleaning and air filtration will completely remove all pet hair and
dander from the room. Please take this into consideration if you have severe
allergies. Also, the house is not wheelchair
accessible. There are 4 steps between the sidewalk and the front door.
canceling your appointment.
If for any reason you
can not make this appointment please let me know as soon as possible. I can best
be reached on my cell phone at 206.660.9139. If I don't answer feel free to
leave a message. If you scheduled online you can cancel online up to 2 days
before your appointment as well .
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