FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: DO I HAVE TO TAKE ALL MY CLOTHES OFF?
A: Nope! You only need to remove what you’re comfortable removing. While it is always easier to massage with no barriers, treatments such as myofascial therapy, Mitsuki-do, and peripheral joint mobilizers can be done while the client is fully clothed. You’ll also be under a sheet, and I’ll only uncover areas I’m working on as I come to them. If you wear a binder, you will not be required to remove it if you are more comfortable keeping it on. I can work around it.
Q: WHAT IS THE NORMAL AMOUNT TO TIP?
A: There is no expectation for you to tip, and there isn’t a ‘social norm’ amount. In case you want to leave a tip, there are several percentage options as well as a custom modifier on my Square terminal. Tips are appreciated, but not necessary or expected.
Q: WHY IS YOUR LOGO AN OCTOPUS?
A: One day, I was performing deep tissue massage on a client’s back, and they asked ‘How many arms do you HAVE?’, so an octopus seemed the logical (and locally thematic) choice.
Q: WILL MY TREATMENT HURT?
A: While massage therapy is not supposed to hurt, some discomfort may occur. Let me know if the discomfort becomes too much.
Q: DO I STILL NEED TO WEAR A MASK?
A: Yes. Both in the waiting area and in the massage room, a mask covering your nose and mouth is required. Thank you for your co-operation on this.
Q: DO YOU DO TMJ TREATMENTS?
A: Yes! There are myofascial, craniosacral, and Mitsuki-do modalities that I can use to relieve TMJ dysfunction pain and help restore normal jaw movement. Check my blog for more information!
Q: DO YOU HAVE A SLIDING SCALE?
A: Yes; if financial hardship or lack of access to insurance make it challenging for you to receive bodywork, please reach out so that we can determine if you qualify for my sliding scale pricing!