Frequently Asked Questions
what do I wear?
It depends on the type of massage you are receiving. Typically, with table massage you will be asked to remove all clothing, but you will be covered the entire time, only exposing the body part being massaged. If you are not comfortable removing everything you can keep undergarments on, but the majority of clothing should be removed. Draping is required in this office.
John Barnes Myofascial Release is done with a minimum of clothing preferably sports bra and short or 2 pc swimsuit for women and boxer briefs/shorts or swimsuit for men. It is imperative that I be in contact with the skin, this is a very gentle technique that must be skin to skin contact or I will just be dragging your clothes around.
Thai Yoga Bodywork Is done clothed, without exception, you can easily become chilled lying on the floor and it is difficult to keep a blanket on you during this treatment. It is best to wear what you would wear to a yoga class or to workout. I find it best to wear long sleeve cotton shirt and long pants. Whatever the material, the item should move with you so that you can be easily moved around, you don't want to bind in your clothing and miss out on a good stretch. Undergarments-Ideally you should feel comfortable, women should not wear a bra that has any metal or clasps that can dig into the skin or a sports bra that is too constricting. The idea is for the body tissues to move naturally.
All Mobility sessions will be clothed, please wear something like exercise clothes that will move easily
John Barnes Myofascial Release is done with a minimum of clothing preferably sports bra and short or 2 pc swimsuit for women and boxer briefs/shorts or swimsuit for men. It is imperative that I be in contact with the skin, this is a very gentle technique that must be skin to skin contact or I will just be dragging your clothes around.
Thai Yoga Bodywork Is done clothed, without exception, you can easily become chilled lying on the floor and it is difficult to keep a blanket on you during this treatment. It is best to wear what you would wear to a yoga class or to workout. I find it best to wear long sleeve cotton shirt and long pants. Whatever the material, the item should move with you so that you can be easily moved around, you don't want to bind in your clothing and miss out on a good stretch. Undergarments-Ideally you should feel comfortable, women should not wear a bra that has any metal or clasps that can dig into the skin or a sports bra that is too constricting. The idea is for the body tissues to move naturally.
All Mobility sessions will be clothed, please wear something like exercise clothes that will move easily
How do I pay, and should I tip?
I accept all forms of payment- cash, all digital payments or charge. If you prefer to use cash or a digital payment (Zelle, PayPal, Venmo or Cashapp) select pay in office, but everyone must enter a credit card to book or pay in advance.
This is a tipless office.
This is a tipless office.
My Massage Gift certificate/session/package is over a year old, can I still use it?
Yes, all Gift Certificates are valid for one year from purchase date at full purchase value, after one year a service fee of $5 per month will be assessed until the balance is zero.
I am Pregnant can I still get massage.
Yes, you can! And a great one at that. I offer face down massage, and have done massage on women all the way up until the day the
baby arrives. Certain points on the body should be avoided but you can have as close to whatever massage you are used to, and not have to sacrifice.
baby arrives. Certain points on the body should be avoided but you can have as close to whatever massage you are used to, and not have to sacrifice.
Does Massage hurt?
Sometimes massage does hurt, that cannot always be helped. This is your massage and we want you to enjoy it, but no massage therapist is a mind reader, wiggling and squirming, or even the occasional 'ouch' will not tell a therapist you have had too much. If you do not tell the therapist that their pressure is uncomfortable they cannot make the changes you want. Please do not lie there and just suffer through hoping it will get better, it likely will not.
If you say something and nothing changes you are within your right to terminate the service at that point.
In my massage room, when I ask how the pressure is, fine or okay are not appropriate responses. I honestly want to know what changes I can make to make the pressure perfect, I don't know what you are feeling, and nothing is more frustrating to a therapist to have a person leave saying "yeah, it was alright".
If you say something and nothing changes you are within your right to terminate the service at that point.
In my massage room, when I ask how the pressure is, fine or okay are not appropriate responses. I honestly want to know what changes I can make to make the pressure perfect, I don't know what you are feeling, and nothing is more frustrating to a therapist to have a person leave saying "yeah, it was alright".
Can I use my Health insurance?
Massage is sometimes covered by medical insurance. I do not do insurance billing or coding, but I can issue an invoice for therapeutic massage that you can use when filing yourself. You can us your HSA card as all services as I offer have been approved, including monthly subscriptions, but for some insurance you cannot use it for a massage package.
What should i expect for my first session?
You will hopefully have filled out the intake form when you booked. We will go over the information and dive deeper on what is going on with your body and how it affects your daily life. I will ask a lot of questions not to be intrusive but to really find out all the relevant info and how it affects your body.
Then I will do a fully body visual scan to see how gravity affects your body and where you are out of alignment. Once on the table I will ask you to be as connected to your body as possible so that you can feel what it is experiencing, as well as asking that you keep discussion to a minimum. This is so that you can maintain that connection and not leave your body through chatter.
Then I will do a fully body visual scan to see how gravity affects your body and where you are out of alignment. Once on the table I will ask you to be as connected to your body as possible so that you can feel what it is experiencing, as well as asking that you keep discussion to a minimum. This is so that you can maintain that connection and not leave your body through chatter.
how many sessions will i have to get?
This is an impossible question to answer definitively. Every one and every situation is different. I can say that people start to notice a change at about 3 sessions, and I usually ask that people give it 6 to 10 sessions.
Damage can happen in an instant, but healing and recovery change usually takes much longer. Nobody ever went to the gym one time and lost 50 lbs. Expectations of a fast change will be frustrated.
Damage can happen in an instant, but healing and recovery change usually takes much longer. Nobody ever went to the gym one time and lost 50 lbs. Expectations of a fast change will be frustrated.
How much does it cost?
Services are $250 per hour
Do you do outcalls
*Special events, Corporate events, parties and outcalls will be charged by quotation; dependent upon location for travel, how many hours of massage will be required, or if other therapists will be required. $750 Minimum charge for any appointment outside the office which includes a minimum of 1 hour total of travel, and 2 hours of massaged and one therapist. This is not negotiable and no packages can be used for these events.
do I get the full hour?
You receive a full hour of the therapist time. Your appointment starts at your scheduled time. The intake and assessment are a part of that time.
Do you offer discounts?
Packages and subscriptions are available which can help lower your costs. Available for purchase on the scheduling page.
What if I need to Cancel?
If you cancel or reschedule with more than 24 hours notice there is no charge or penalty. If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment you may be charged a reschedule fee or the full service amount for a cancelation. No Show will be charged the full amount, gift certificate considered redeemed, a session deducted from your package or subscription.
Do you take walk in's?
No, we are by appointment only, Please click to book now for the online schedule.
I left a message but haven't heard back.
Apologies, this is a one woman operation. Calls, texts and emails will be checked at the start and end of the day. After hours please expect to be contacted the next business day.
What is the difference between Myofascial Release and massage, and what is Therapeutic Bodywork?
The main difference is what we are working on and how we achieve that. In massage we are mostly trying to work muscles, some fascia and mobilizations of the joints using long strokes and oil or cream, in myofascial release it is very specifically focused on the fascial system. JFTMFR method of myofascial release is a gentle but effective way to address chronic and unexplained pain. on the whole there will be no strokes like in massage, there will be no oil or cream, the contact with the body will be a hold, very deliberate to get the fascia to release. Therapeutic Bodywork is a combination of MFR, massage and any other combination of therapeutic approaches deemed necessary to get you to your goal.
What is the difference between Swedish and deep tissue? Do I need deep tissue?
Swedish massage consists of the four basic types of massage strokes that all therapists use, effleurage (flushing), petrissage (squeezing), friction and tapotement (cupping/clapping). All of these strokes can be used with varying pressure from light to firm. Swedish massage gets a bad reputation from bad/lazy therapists or people wanting to up the price for heavy pressure. Deep tissue massage is just what it says, its a bit slower, allowing the muscle fibers to release in their own time and not fight back. This slower pace allows the therapist to access deeper tissues closer to the bone. The pressure may seem heavier because the therapist is usually using more elbow or finger tip pressure (versus forearm and whole hand) so the sensation is much more intense.
Some people absolutely need it, but not everyone will like deep tissue massage. Please do not feel you must try it because someone else told you thats what you need, especially if this is your first massage. This is why the therapist does an intake to find out what kind of massage YOU want. Unlike other massage establishments I do not charge an up charge for deep tissue. I do this because quite often someone might need some deep work but not an entire bodies worth, so I do it where it needs only.
Massage Etiquette
-Tell your therapist if anything about your health has changed since your last session, AND/OR if you have open lesions, skin irritation or rashes that should be avoided. Our hands are our careers, allow your therapist to protect themselves while still giving you a quality session.
-Please be on time for your service. If you wish you receive your entire length of massage you must be ready to start at the appointed time, not walking in the door at or after the start time.
-If you need to cancel your appointment please give as much notice as possible, less than 48 hours to time of service the more likely you are to incur cancellation or rebooking charges. You can call, email or text your cancellation to [email protected] or 713.501.1328. If you do not receive a response I do not know about it.
-Please be prepared to pay for all treatments at the time of service, I accept Cash, all Digital payments options or Credit, If you prefer to use cash or a digital payment (Zelle, PayPal, Venmo or Cashapp) select pay in office, but everyone must enter a credit card to book or pay in advance.
-If you are a new client be prepared to fill out an intake form, this is a document required by the state, not just an inconvenience or a way to get your personal details. Allow time to fill out this form or ask that it be emailed to you, and you can bring it with you
-Texas state law indicates that any massage may be terminated if either party, therapist or client, is uncomfortable with the session.
-What I offer here is 100% professional legal massage services, to attempt to aid in healing, if you are looking for anything other than that you are in the wrong place and I suggest you continue your search. Do not call to inquire about ANY illicit services as they are not on offer here; if, in my office, any inappropriate advances are made, the session will stop immediately and I will likely report you to HPD, as attempting to solicit prostitution is a felony.
-Please be on time for your service. If you wish you receive your entire length of massage you must be ready to start at the appointed time, not walking in the door at or after the start time.
-If you need to cancel your appointment please give as much notice as possible, less than 48 hours to time of service the more likely you are to incur cancellation or rebooking charges. You can call, email or text your cancellation to [email protected] or 713.501.1328. If you do not receive a response I do not know about it.
-Please be prepared to pay for all treatments at the time of service, I accept Cash, all Digital payments options or Credit, If you prefer to use cash or a digital payment (Zelle, PayPal, Venmo or Cashapp) select pay in office, but everyone must enter a credit card to book or pay in advance.
-If you are a new client be prepared to fill out an intake form, this is a document required by the state, not just an inconvenience or a way to get your personal details. Allow time to fill out this form or ask that it be emailed to you, and you can bring it with you
-Texas state law indicates that any massage may be terminated if either party, therapist or client, is uncomfortable with the session.
-What I offer here is 100% professional legal massage services, to attempt to aid in healing, if you are looking for anything other than that you are in the wrong place and I suggest you continue your search. Do not call to inquire about ANY illicit services as they are not on offer here; if, in my office, any inappropriate advances are made, the session will stop immediately and I will likely report you to HPD, as attempting to solicit prostitution is a felony.
*Dyson Air Purifier running for all sessions
*30 min space between clients for cleaning and to limit contact (see below)
Contactless payment
And as always clean sheets, towels and blankets for each client.
**Last minute cancellations for any reason will no longer be accepted without penalty. You will be charged a fee, minimum a $50 reschedule fee up to the full cost of service, either deducted from your prepayment or charged to your card on
file.
2365 Rice Blvd, Suite 214
Houston, Tx 77005
713-501-1328
Houston, Tx 77005
713-501-1328