Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity which can last for days.

Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water following your massage

It usually depends on the techniques used. Many massage therapists use a form of Swedish massage, which is often a baseline for practitioners. In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes (effleurage) that will help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension. Often, a light oil or lotion is used to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin.

Do not hesitate to ask questions or mention if you feel any discomfort so that I can use another approach or technique.

Make yourself comfortable. If I need you to adjust your position, I will either move you or will ask you to move what is needed. Otherwise, change your position anytime to make yourself more comfortable. Many people close their eyes and relax completely during a session; others prefer to talk. It’s up to you. It is your massage, and whatever feels natural to you is the best way to relax. Do not hesitate to ask questions at any time. Feedback is encouraged. The feedback does not need to be verbal, it can be as simple as taking a large breath or any other sounds that could signify something that feels good or discomfort.

All sessions:

Outcalls

You will be fully covered by a drape 100% of the time. However, I am happy to work with your comfort level. Depending on the primary technique I use, you may or may not need to undress. For a full body massage, most people undress completely. However, you may choose to wear underwear. I will give you privacy to undress, and you will be covered with a sheet and blanket at all times except the area being worked on.

Chair Massage has no need for a client to be undressed, just to remove any jewelry that may hinder the effectiveness of the massage.

Thai Massage is performed while you are wearing loose-fitting clothes, similar to normal gym wear.

Incalls take place in my studio in a private room at 101 East Kennedy Blvd, Suite One, Tampa FL 33602. Soft lighting, low level lights and relaxing music is all in place and ready.

I have limited my outcalls to the end of the day, with an additional travel charge in the greater Tampa Bay Area. I will bring everything I need to a location of your choosing. What I’ll need is an area approximately 9’ X 6’ or larger. The temperature of the room should be set at a comfortable level for you. Ideally, the room will be equipped with a CD player to listen to the soothing music that either you or I will supply.

We’ll go over a brief health assessment that will be asking you about your reasons for getting a massage, your current physical condition, brief medical history, lifestyle, stress level, and any areas of pain.
We will look over what you have written to make sure that the massage is appropriate to your condition (only rarely is massage contraindicated).
I will then leave the room to wash my hands, giving you time to undress and get onto the massage table.