- Dress
casually for your massage session.
- Come
hydrated. It is important that you drink plenty of water
before and after your massage.
- Do
not press yourself for time. Massage should be a relaxing
experience and will be less productive if you are on the
run.
- Keep
voices in the clinic at a low volume and keep talking to
a minimum to ensure the comfort and relaxation of clients.
This is for your benefit and comfort as well.
- Cell
phones are disruptive to the relaxing atmosphere we wish
to maintain for our clients. Please turn off your cell phone
ringer before entering the office.
- Cancellation:
We kindly ask for your courtesy and understanding. A cancellation
of less than 24 hours will result in the full payment for
that service.
- Schedule
your next appointment at the end of each session to guarantee
the time and day you would like to have your next massage.
- Discounted
massage packages are available. A prepaid series of 5 sessions
is a savings of $25.00 and a prepaid series of 10 sessions
will save a full 10 percent.
- Credit
card detail is required for the scheduling of each massage
session. If you would like to use the same card for payment,
please bring the physical card at the time of your appointment.
- Gift
Certificates are available at the front desk or by phone.
We will kindly mail them to the recipient if desired.
- Receipts
are available upon request.
- Gratuity
is your personal choice and is completely optional. If you
wish to add it to your bill, it is kindly accepted and appreciated
by our therapists. We appreciate each client for choosing
us as your complementary healthcare providers.
- Prices
are subject to change without notice.
Contraindications
of Massage
Soft tissue manipulation should be avoided during the acute
stage of an injury. Inflammation, as indicated by redness,
swelling, heat, pain, and loss of use, has a tendency to be
aggravated by pressure. Passive mobilization can also be harmful
during this acute stage. Ice packs and rest are the appropriate
protocol for such injuries. The following indicate that a
client should avoid massage unless otherwise advised by a
physician. If there is any question, please contact your physician.
- First
24-48 hours after an injury
- Bleeding
- Edema
(swelling)
- Calcification
of a tendon or muscle
- Complete
insensitivity to pain or touch
- Ruptured
tendon
- Separated
shoulder
- Conditions
requiring surgery
- Constant
and progressive pain
- Dislocations
and Fractures
- Painful,
hot or swollen joints
- Poor
general health
- Referred
cardiac pain
- Sharp,
stabbing pain
- Some
types of cancer
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