For your first treatment there will be a 15 minute consultation (this will not be taken from our massage time) period in which I will fill out some paperwork by asking you a few questions about your personal details, medical history and your current health and lifestyle.

This will help me to tailor you treatment to your specific needs. We will discuss the aims for your treatment and any specific areas where you may have issues, such as a sore lower back. For any subsequent sessions the consultation process only takes a few minutes and is part of the treatment time. You will be left alone to undress and get comfortable on the massage table under the sheets.

Most people feel very relaxed though it will depend on the aims of your treatment. You may experience relief from long-term aches and pains developed due to tension or repetitive activity. You may feel sleepy, achy, dizzy, nausea, thirsty get headaches, insomnia, increased emotions, temporary appetite change or have increased trips to the toilet in the first 24 to 48 hours following you treatment. This should pass in a few days and is due to the toxins released as the soft tissue relaxes during the massage. Make sure to drink plenty of water during this time to help to flush these toxins out of your system.

It is important to recognize the importance of self-care and the health benefits which can be enjoyed from receiving a massage on a regular basis.

You should not have a treatment if you have:

•  A fever.
•  Sickness and vomiting.
•  A contagious or infectious diseases.
•  If the client is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

If you are suffering from the following medical conditions then please seek written permission from their MD before undertaking treatment:

•  Asthma.
•  Cardiovascular conditions (hypotension – low blood pressure, hypertension – high blood pressure, thrombosis – a blood clot in the circulatory system (usually in the leg)).
•  Any condition being treated by a MD or other complimentary therapist.
•  Osteoporosis.
•  Recent operations.
•  Pregnancy (if you have a complicated pregnancy).
•  Diabetes.
•  Severe varicose veins.
•  Recent head or neck injury (including whiplash).
•  Haemorrhage.
•  Meningitis.
•  Trapped, pinched or inflamed nerve.
•  Bell’s palsy .
•  Epilepsy.
•  Nervous system disorders.

You should undress to the level you are comfortable. For a full body massage, most get completely undressed. However, if you will be more comfortable during the session if you leave your underwear on, that's fine. Your massage therapist should give you privacy to undress and get comfortable on the table.

The average full-body massage treatment lasts approximately one hour. A half-hour appointment only allows time for a partial massage session, such as neck and shoulders, back or legs and feet. Many people prefer a 60 to 90-minute session for optimal relaxation.

Your massage therapist may require you to fill out a health history form. Afterward the therapist will begin by asking you general questions to establish what areas you would like worked on, if there are any conditions needing to be addressed, and to determine if massage is appropriate for you. Your massage therapist may perform certain assessments and testing to evaluate your condition and to see if you have any presenting complaints.