Hello! I'm so happy that you found your way here. What brings you in today?

Are you living with an old injury or chronic pain? Are you experiencing new discomfort? Or do you simply have a lot on your plate right now and could really use some physical support?

In all cases, I am here to help! My name is Nathan Wootters, but all non-government folks calls me “Woozy” (any/all pronouns). For three years, I have been a licensed massage therapist and an insured member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP).

As a massage therapist, I am grateful that those who come into my office value my knowledge, skill, and presence, but there's more to a good massage than just what I bring to the table. A massage is a conversation with the body, and so, trust, communication, and clarity are vital pieces of any effective bodywork. For this reason, rather than describe my massage philosophy, I think it would be more illustrative to thoroughly lay out what you can expect from a session with me:

For first-time clients:

1. You will receive an intake form the moment you book your appointment. This will ask about your current physical circumstances and your goals for our work together, but also your personal preferences surrounding the massage itself, as atmosphere and comfort naturally play a huge role in massage effectiveness.

(Note: The earlier you fill this out, the better! I highly recommend filling out the intake form at least 24 hours before your scheduled session, as this will give me more time to plan an approach specific for your needs.)

2. When you come in, we’ll have a conversation that covers the information on your intake form, as well as your general physical state and any factors that may be affecting it. Since virtually everything can affect one’s physical state (and my office is a supportive space) this conversation can last anywhere from 15 - 45 minutes, which is not time deducted from the massage session. (This flexibility is good to keep in mind if you’re using metered parking!)

3. I will lay out the broad strokes (no pun intended!) of what I plan on doing for the session, and we’ll make sure that it's what you’re looking for and are comfortable with. Whether you are completely new to massage or not, I will remind you of my three “rules”:

- Focus on breathing as deeply and slowly as possible.

- You may feel an instinct to help me when manipulating limbs, but I assure you that your limbs are not that heavy, and you do not need to exert effort.

- If anything feels uncomfortable, please let me know right away.

4. Once we have a plan, I will leave the room to wash my hands as you undress to your level of comfort - most folks just leave underwear bottoms on, but this can vary greatly depending on personal preferences and the nature of the massage. You'll then get cozy under the sheet and blanket, and when I come back in, I'll make any necessary adjustments for comfort (bolster pillow, table heat, face cradle, etc.).

5. I’ll give you the absolute most effective massage possible for your specific needs! This will include periodic check-ins about pressure and specific areas, but overall, I will do my best to let you relax.

6. When the massage is over, I will leave the room (take your time getting up!) and I’ll stay in my waiting room until you’re dressed and ready for checkout.

At this point, you should feel relaxed and refreshed (and maybe a little sore, depending on the work we did) and ready to have an easeful rest of your day. If needed, we'll talk about a potential plan to continue working through your current physical situation.

For returning clients:

See above! The only difference is that you don't need to fill out the form again, and your intake session will likely be shorter, unless it’s been long time since our last session, or some significant change has happened.

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I know that there are a lot of options for massage therapists in this area, and I hope this made your search a little easier. When I first started getting massage therapy, it was a life-changing experience for me, and I hope to share that experience with you soon, because you too deserve to feel as happy, healthy, and cohesive as possible.

Until then, take care!

- Woozy