***In keeping with the spirit of these sessions being therapeutic and part of your health and wellness, gratuity is not accepted. Sharing a review of your experience or referring a friend or loved one my way instead means the world to me!***

It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself and make yourself a priority. It's vital! Studies continue to show that upwards of 80% of disease is caused by excess stress. Physical touch - hugs, massages and holding hands - reduces stress and boosts your immune system, making you healthier.

Just a few of the many mind & body benefits of massage:

Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow - the body's natural defense system
Decrease anxiety and depression by increasing serotonin and dopamine, your brain's mood elevators.
Release endorphins - amino acids that work as the body's natural pain killers - easing medication dependance
Improve sleep which in turn reduces fatigue
Alleviate pain and improve range of motion
Increase joint flexibility
Relax and soften injured, tired and overused muscles
Improve circulation by pumping oxygen and nutrients to tissue and vital organs

Sessions are therapeutic, restorative massage and bodywork tailored to you as an individual. I carefully customize each session to help your body restore health and encourage natural well-being, while improving quality of life & ease of movement. We'll chat for a moment when you arrive to get an idea of how you're feeling and discuss any specific issues you're wanting addressed that day. A mix of massage styles and techniques are integrated, based on what your current needs and goals are and how your body is responding at that moment in time. *Enhancements are included as needed, at no additional cost.

Sessions are a full 30/60/90/120 minutes, respectively, of hands-on bodywork. 60min+ sessions conclude with up to 10 minutes of optional rest time on the table, with a weighted blanket and/or eye pillow as preferred.

*Enhancements:

CBD

Essential oils

Hot towels

Far-Infrared table mat

Warm Himalayan salt stone and cold stone therapy

Thermal compress therapy

Warm bamboo

Massage Percussion "gun"

Assisted stretching

Whether you're looking to work out the kinks or just need to relax, regroup and recharge, I can help you with your self-care because that's Vital to overall wellness!

Payment

Cash, debit, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Venmo, Apple Pay and PayPal are accepted. I can also accept FSA/HSA cards as payment. It is the responsibility of the client to contact their plan administrator to verify this is an approved expense, and if a physician's note or prescription is required.

Behavior

As a licensed massage therapist, I follow a code of ethics for healthcare professionals. All information you provide, written and verbal, will remain completely confidential as allowed by the law. I will treat you fairly and ethically and will establish an atmosphere of trust and decency during each session. I ask the same in return from you.

I have zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior. In the event a client displays inappropriate behavior the session will end immediately. The client will be charged the full amount of the session and asked to leave. No future appointments will be accepted.

You will be appropriately covered at all times. Full draping is required for every client, for the duration of the session, without exception.

Cancellations, No call/No shows and Arriving Late

I understand and respect the hectic schedules of my clients. I'm happy to try to accommodate and move appointments when given sufficient notice. Please be gracious and cancel, if necessary, at least 24hrs before your appointment. It can be difficult to fill last minute cancellations and cancelling with less than 24hrs notice has a direct impact on my business. If you must cancel with less than 24hrs notice, you will be invoiced for the full amount of your session. No further appointments will be accepted until this invoice is paid.

In the event you fail to show up for your appointment without giving notice, you will be invoiced for the full amount of your session. No further appointments will be accepted until this invoice is paid.

In the event a client arrives late, the session may be shortened to maintain the schedule, and the client is still responsible for the full session cost.

Illness

If you think you're ill, or "coming down with something" please call/text as soon as you can before your appointment. It is within both of our best interest to reschedule appointments in this case. Likewise, please understand if I have to reschedule because I am ill. This will help to keep us all healthy!

Under certain medical conditions, massage/bodywork may not be advised, for example when a fever is present, infection, skin rashes, other illness or recent surgery. If massage could be potentially harmful to a client's condition, I reserve the right to decline to perform the massage.

Vital Bodyworks & Massage Therapy

Integrative Bodywork 120min Session