TOUCH: Massage is derived from an arabic word "Mas" which means touch. Human touch is an awesome, powerful thing.  Without touch, a baby dies, the human heart aches, and the soul withers. Science and common sense both teach us that we all need to be touched for our physical welfare, our emotional vitality. Studies have shown how babies fail to survive if they are not touched, and they fail to thrive unless they are nurtured by regular tactile communication. Infants need touch for their neurological development, and this basic human need does not disappear as we grow older .This is easily seen in many elder persons. They spinal curvature is altered which effects organs and they collapse downward and inward with there shoulders posture and curvature of the back. Similarly this happens to people who go through emotional or heart wrenching experiences The ribs become tight and it is harder to take large breaths. This is also a symptom present in the abdomen but presents in different ways for different people. Even the size of lack there of with different regions of the body can indicate many different things.
 

MASSAGE THERAPY: This is a general term for a range of therapeutic approaches. The practice of kneading or otherwise manipulating a person's muscles and other soft tissue with the intent of improving a person's well-being or health. Stroking and kneading of the body parts has been used for centuries to relieve pain. 
                    
Shower/ hot bath is suggested to warm the tissues prior to massage. A bath or warm shower also allows better manipulation of the muscles. This is highly suggested or take one immediately before traveling to the session. Being respectful with hygiene is something a massage therapist appreciates as most appreciate that of their therapist.   I change sheets and towels after each session and wash my hands before and after massages. A client with a body that has been warmed up makes a massage even more effective.

Clients are advised that arriving at least 15-minutes prior to a treatment session allows time for client therapist communication about your needs, and to become acquainted with me. 30minutes is suggested for Tui Na as the questionnaire and discussion is lengthy.

A 50% charge is applied to no-show or last minute cancellations.

Draping – Draping is required during all massage therapy sessions. Either towels or sheets. It should be accomplished with intention, care, and awareness. It should make a client feel secure, safe, and cared-for and within their comfort range and legal requirements. Draping should leave the client’s genitals, anus and a women’s nipple totally covered from any angle of sight. Accidents do happen but rarely. Draping is a communication between clients and therapist that their modesty and privacy are mutually respected. It is a process that creates a non-threatening environment and a space of trust for the client and therapist. All Massage other then clothed Tui Na and Energy Modalities if not being blended with another style are best performed completely nude/without underwear under the draped sheets/blanket.