FAQs
- Asahi Pants
- Feb 8, 2023
- 5 min read
Updated: Feb 8, 2024
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What is the cancellation policy?
If you are late to your session, your session time may be shortened by the amount of time you were late by and you will be charged the full cost of your appointment.
Provide at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule either by calling or texting (916) 426-8175, or by using the contact form on my home page.
Everyone, regardless of how they booked, gets one rescheduling before incurring any fees. After that, additional cancellations and rescheduling will incur a fee starting at $35, going up to the cost of your session. If providing less than 24 hours notice to cancel, there is a higher risk of being charged more than the $35 cancellation.
Fees can be deducted from the cost of prepayment. This includes gift certificates.
If you booked online and incur a cancellation fee, the cost of your online booking deposit will be deducted from the fees charged.
No call/no shows will be charged the cost of your session. Prepaid sessions and gift certificates will become void if you do not show up to your scheduled session, and will not be refunded.
All fees must be paid in full prior to booking another session.
Sessions are non-refundable.
How do I choose what kind of bodywork I need?
You don't necessarily have to choose a specific massage therapy as I will work with you to ensure you receive the best treatment for you.
I consider my overarching style of massage as "results-based". What that means is clients tell me what kind of massage results they are seeking, and we go from there.
Before we start your bodywork I will take the time to listen to your concerns, assess your body, and do my best to understand what you are trying to achieve with the session. Based on that I will incorporate various techniques from different massage modalities to best meet your specific goals. Due to the time constraints of sessions I'll do my best to explain what is feasible to expect to fit into one session.
Ideas of goals clients come to me with include relief of pain, increases in flexibility, improving circulation, stress relief, emotional soothing (yes, there is a massage for that), better sports performance, headaches, sinus and allergy issues, relaxation, swelling, migraines, post-surgery healing, moving past weight-lifting plateaus, improving energy levels, sleep-issues, improving focus, healing an (old) injury- the list is nearly endless.
If you have a specific modality in mind that you would like me to use - lymphatic massage is a common one to ask for emphasis on- feel free to let me know.
Do I need to be unclothed? Or dress a certain way for my session?
Nine out of ten times it's completely up to you how you'd like to dress/not dress during your bodywork. Some clients prefer to be fully undressed and covered with a sheet or blanket, some prefer to keep their underwear on. Some clients like to wear clothing for their session. Whatever you're most comfortable with is fine with me. If you choose to stay clothed it helps to wear or bring in something comfortable to change in to before we start your massage. Keep in mind that wearing tough clothing such as denim can make it difficult for me to give you good bodywork.
I must mention that some kinds of bodywork will require you to be clothed or un-clothed, and if that's the case I will be sure to mention that.
How many massages do I need for a chronic issue or extensive injury?
It's important to keep in mind that every person is unique and their bodies respond differently to bodywork. Factors that will influence how fast you receive results include:
- If applicable, how long have you had an injury or how long has it been accumulating.
- The length a session you are coming in for as well as how often you are coming in.
- How extensive self-care is outside of the session. Are you staying hydrated? Stretching?
- How often the issue is being triggered. For example, if you re-strain a muscle in between sessions it will take much longer to heal
The broad statement I give my clients to consider is that any massage is better than no massage. After that, the longer a session is the more work gets done. The closer together sessions are grouped the better the ability to "stack" session results. That means we will be able to get more work done before your muscles become aggravated and start receding back into their dysfunctional state.
Most people can go a maximum of two weeks before the ability to stack session results starts to become unreliable. For the majority of people, coming in for more extensive sessions (90mins-2hours) as often as once or twice a week will yield very quick results. However I am also a human being with an understanding that time and money influence people's ability to schedule. I am always ready to re-asses and give my clients a range of scheduling options to consider to best tailor to their body and their budget.
There is definitely a potential goal in receiving regular bodywork where injuries, postural problems, and dysfunctions of the like can heal completely. It's simply a matter of taking care of your body and coming in often enough. It's important to remember that depending on the issue you are coming in for, I am usually able to address a part of it (though that part can be pretty substantial). With more severe cases you may need to see other bodyworkers and health professionals to tackle the entirety of your problem. Myself for example: I receive bodywork from a neuromuscular therapist and chiropractor along with doing rehabilitative exercises to continue to heal from my own old injuries.
If you need me to explain anything further, feel free to ask questions.
What is Neuro-Muscular Therapy?
In general terms, Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a form of manual therapy that focuses on the treatment of underlying musculoskeletal conditions that cause pain and discomfort. The therapy aims to address the underlying causes of chronic pain, tension, and other symptoms by targeting the nervous and muscular systems.
NMT involves the use of various techniques, such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and stretching, to help relieve pain and improve range of motion. The therapist applies pressure to specific areas of the body, called trigger points, which are believed to be the source of pain and discomfort. The goal of NMT is to balance the nervous and muscular systems and restore normal function to the affected area.
This therapy is often used to treat conditions such as chronic back pain, headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain conditions. It is also used to help athletes recover from injuries and improve performance.
Overall, NMT is a holistic approach to pain management that aims to address the root cause of pain and discomfort, rather than just treating symptoms.
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