Massage FAQs

Massage therapy benefits are wide ranging. For starters, Massage stimulates the Pituitary gland to produce a hormone called oxytocin. Oxytocin is considered the “feel good” hormone. When oxytocin is released, it lowers the hormone called Adrenocorticotropic (A stress hormone). Other benefits include:

– Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension
– Improving circulation, energy and alertness
– Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
– Improving immune function
– Anxiety
– Digestive disorders
– Fibromyalgia
– Headaches
– Insomnia related to stress
– Low back pain
– Myofascial pain syndrome
– Nerve pain
– Soft tissue strains or injuries
– Sports injuries
– Upper back and neck pain

Yes, please contact us directly or schedule online before coming to get a massage. Walk-ins are currently not accepted.

We offer a custom massage for most of clients. It incorporates Swedish, deep tissue, sports, cupping, and trigger-point therapies.

Senior massage is designed for elderly 65 and plus; who are thin skin and bruise easily. I use gentle and light pressure to promote circulation and help stop neuropathy. Also, this type of massage helps improve balance and reduce pain from arthritis.

Pregnancy massage is available for expecting mothers over 15 weeks along. During the massage the expecting mother is in the sideline position supported by cushions and pillows to help keep her in a well supported and relaxed state.  

CBD massage is one of my most relaxing massage I perform; the CBD oil is used to help relieve pain and loosen the muscles quicker while using my custom techniques.

No, not at all. Your comfort is number one on my list; some clients go completely nude, but most keep their undergarments on. Some only undress the areas that are being worked on. At all times you were completely covered with a sheet and blanket; I only uncover one area at a time at all times. The breast and genital areas are always covered.

Good communication is key to a great massage.

If you get too hot or cold I can turn the table warmer up or down. if the music isn’t to your liking or the music is too loud or quiet; I can easily change it and tailor it to your preference. Also I will be checking in on the pressure during the session multiple times.

It’s best not to get a massage on a full stomach. It is also not a good idea to be under the influence of any alcohol. Let me know what kind of prescription drugs you have taken that day before we start.

1. Take a moment. You are coming back to the world of responsibility and stress; let yourself take those few extra moments after your massage on the table to adjust back into reality. A few simple breathes in through your nose and out through your mouth should help a trip back down to Earth!
2. Schedule your next massage! Once you’ve found your footing off the table, be sure to get yourself back on your massage therapist’s books ASAP. Who knows how busy you’ll both be once you leave through those doors?
3. Replenish with fluids and a light meal. A lot of movement has happened in and through your body without you ever lifting a finger and this can leave a lot of people hungry, thirsty, and even tired. Be sure to take an extra minute to hydrate yourself and to help yourself to either a snack or light meal. Your body will thank you in the long run!
4. Continue your relaxed vibe. Maintaining the peace you may have found on the table can be a bit of a challenge but it isn’t impossible! Having a selection of relaxing music, television, or even a nap can help continue to nurture the calm that you experienced during a massage. 
5. Light activity. Sometimes sitting still after laying down for 60 – 120 minutes isn’t what someone wants to do; trying a light activity such as stretching or yoga may be what you’re after. It can feel amazing to stretch your body after all of it’s tissue has been massaged and relaxed.
6. Warm bath or shower. Continue your relaxation with a nice, long, warm bath or shower. Let your kneaded muscles soak in all that goodness and remember, a little bit of Epsom salt in a warm bath can go a long way!

1. Rush. Absolutely, take your time getting your self and senses together, especially after a massage. No one wants all of the blood rushing to your head because you’re moving so fast! Let your massage therapist know if you need a little bit more time than others so you can get the care that you need.
2. Avoid strenuous activities. Even if your were laying down for your session, your body was still doing a lot! You may feel like a million bucks right after a massage, but it is not a recommended idea to go out and to try and lift the world right after a massage. Give your body a day or so (depending on how you feel) before attempting any heroic activity. 
3. Push yourself. Life is an everyday thing and as adults, we have nothing but everyday things. A massage can be an escape from all of that and because of this, it can be a lot to jump right back into everyday routine. If you can, be sure to carve some time out for yourself after a massage so that you can readjust properly. 
4. Heavy meals and lack of hydration. A heavy comfort meal may sound like the most amazing thing after a massage, but you may find that this is not the case. A heavy meal might make you bloat or cause stomach distress after a massage as you’ve essentially just had a system reset. Don’t skip on hydrating afterwards either!
5. Skipping rest. You’ve just had the best massage of your life and now you want to take on the world! Which is an amazing feeling and you probably also feel tired.  A massage can feel like a workout so if you feel tired afterwards, please rest! You and your body deserve it. 
6. Forgetting to reschedule. If you enjoyed the massage and your massage therapist, then don’t forget to reschedule with them ASAP! A good massage is hot gossip: as soon as someone knows, everyone knows. Be sure to secure your peace and tranquility before someone else does.

Swedish massage is more of a relaxing massage using a lighter but firm pressure. Deep tissue is more pin pointed to areas that need to be focused on because of pain or over use. Some think deep tissue must be painful to get relief, but I use a softer touch to relax the muscle to allow me to sink into the lower fibers; to calm and heal, painful areas of the body.

Sport massage incorporates more stretching moves to release lactic acid buildup in muscles because of sporting activities and improve circulation. Sports massage is better for athletes before an event and after. While deep tissue massage focuses on knots and strained muscles.

Many cities in California require a voluntary certification from California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC). Some requirements are:
– At least 500 hours at an approved massage therapy school.
– Fingerprint/Background check  
– Have not violated any of the provisions of the California Massage Therapy Act or any policy, procedure, or regulation of CAMTC.

Lymphatic massage is a technique used to help increase lymph flow. Increased lymph flow clears harmful substances from the tissues and increase immune function. It can help unblock the lymph system by manually stimulating the lymph system in a clockwise fashion. People look to lymphatic massage to reduce the affect of stress relieve the effects of swelling aid recovery from surgery and those skin care regimens. MLD massage can be useful in cases of edema, sports injury, and with people experiencing a sluggish immune system a those suffering from a lack of energy. 

People who have:
– Lack of energy or sluggish immune system
– Apply after deep tissue massage to help clear tissue of debris & reduce possible minor edema
– Scars: Enhance circulation & tissues healing
– Improve unhealthy skin caused by poor circulation
– Urban living or living in environmental toxins
– Breast Cancer
– Pre/Post surgeries 

The Lymphatic system plays a crucial role in your body’s ability to heal from injury and ward off disease. It is essential to the body’s drainage system for cleaning and filtering out toxins and bacteria. It’s basically our immune system. 

Facial Rejuvenation massage reduces facial lines by increasing blood circulation to the face through the various steps of massage that are carried out on your face and neck. The treatment does not involve the use of any products or chemicals.

– Reduce and release muscle tension in the face and jaw
– Improve/Reduce and release muscle tension in the face and jaw
– Improve skin suppleness
– Tighten and tone the skin and underlying muscles
– Improve blood circulation, and delivery of nutrients to the cells
– Improve lymphatic flow, reduces puffiness and increases removal of toxins from the tissues skin suppleness
– Improve blood circulation, and delivery of nutrients to the cells
– Improve lymphatic flow, reduces puffiness and increases removal of toxins from the tissues 

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a super relaxing, very gentle massage technique focused on the skull and spine. Its purpose is to release tension while promoting pain relief through the fascia – your body’s connective tissue network. This hands-on, light-touch massage therapy technique is known to alleviate the body’s symptoms causing emotional, psychological and physical stress. To learn more, read our blog post What is Craniosacral Massage Therapy?

Yes, you can! Massage therapy qualifies as a legitimate medical expense and can be covered by any of these employer-funded plans. To learn more, read our blog post Using Your FSA, HRA and HSA for Massage Therapy.

Yes! Massage therapy is a wonderful tool to promote health and wellness for kids. To learn more, please visit our blog post: 
The Importance of Massage for Kids: Nurturing Wellness from an Early Age.

Yes, this is required. You can either be in the massage room with them, or stay on the premises during their massage therapy session. 

Depending on your child’s age, we typically would suggest starting with a Pediatric or Swedish Massage. However, a custom massage can be done to address your specific needs. This can be discussed with your massage therapist.

CBD massage is a traditional massage that substitutes the regularly used oils with ones infused with CBD.

No, CBD does not have any intoxicating effects. Although it comes from the cannabis plant, it is non-psychoactive and only offers the calmness and relaxation of your muscles.

Yes, CBD does help sleep, but not in the way you think. CBD improves sleep indirectly by:
Reducing anxiety
Relieving pain
Release cortisol (your stress hormone)

Yes! Self-massage is a great wellness habit to incorporate into your routine. There are a couple of ways to self-massage that have their own benefits. 
Some methods include:
– Your hands: Using your knuckles, palms, and fingers to pinpoint specific areas.
– Foam roller: Lay on the floor and slowly roll your body over the roller, targeting sore areas.
– Tennis/lacrosse ball: Roll under your foot or place on a wall to target your upper body, most commonly your back or shoulders.
– Massage guns: Hover the head of the gun over the targeted area, letting the gun do all the work.
– CBD-infused oil: Apply a topical CBD-infused oil to the targeted area and pair with any of the methods above!