Questions?

People often have lots of questions about massage so I have tried to answer the most common ones here. If you have a question that hasn't been answered, then please feel free to call or email me, and I will do my best to help.

The session
Sessions can last 30 mins, 60 mins or 90 mins. At the start of a session, I will always check in with you to see how you are. This is the point where we discuss what your needs are and I formulate a plan for the session. If you are a new client coming to me directly, our first session will be an extra 15 mins longer so that we can have a full consultation - I can learn about you and you have time to ask all the questions you want to. There is no extra charge for this.

Before the couch
I will leave the room so you can undress and cover yourself in a soft, warm fluffy sheet. You do not have to remove all (or any) of your clothes, and we can discuss this so that you always feel comfortable and safe. I will tell you which way to lie on the couch - sometimes massage can be seated or semi-supine. I may move you from front to back or onto your sides during the massage and you will always remain covered when we do this. I have lots of fluffy blankets so you will be warm, and towels and cushions to support ankles, knees and necks. If you want to have the heated blanket on as well (which many of my clients love), then you only have to ask! After a few minutes, I will return and we will start the massage. I have a range of scented and unscented oils, and massage waxes and you can choose the one you like.

During the session
It's your session so you are in charge. I will talk to you as we work to check that the pressure and the way I am working is ok. I only uncover the part of the body I am working on and I am a stickler for clean and precise draping! Your feedback helps the work that we do together. Many people find that they drift off to a place of deep relaxation during a session. Others want to natter. And yes, some people do fall asleep! Whatever happens, it is always ok.

At the end of the session
I will leave the room when we finish to let you get dressed and have a glass of water. If you are in a very deep sleep I will wake you gently! We will then sit for a few minutes and go over how the session went. If it's appropriate I might give you a bit of movement or some self-massage or myofascial release to do at home. If you haven't already paid then I will take payment and we can book your next session in.