FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are the benefits of massage?
Relieves muscular tension, pain and spasm - Reduces stress - Improves mood and attitude by increasing serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain, the hormones responsible for regulating mood, emotion, sleep and appetite and most commonly used for alleviating depression - Increases flexibility and joint mobility - Strengthens the immune system - Faster recovery from injuries
and illness

2. What are the contraindications of massage?
Fever - Local or systemic pain of unknown origin - Under the influence of drugs or alcohol - Contagious or infectious diseases, including any cold or flu no matter how mild it may seem. - Neuritis (Inflammation of the peripheral nervous system) - Skin diseases

3. How should I prepare for my session?
Arrive for your session having eaten a meal 1.5 - 2 hours beforehand or a light snack right before. It is vital that you are not too full or hungry during your session for optimal comfort and results. - Arrive clean and showered. - Wear or bring along a pair of shorts/loose fitting pants and a tank top for acupuncture only.

4. What should I expect during my session?
During a full Swedish style massage session you will be on a professional massage table, disrobed and draped between a sheet and towel for your discretion and in accordance with NYS law. Wearing your underpants is optional. Massage oil is applied to the area of your body being worked on to ensure proper glide of each massage stroke while the rest of your body is draped. At the close of your session you will have the opportunity to have any of your concerns and/or questions addressed. This is also the time to rebook your next appointment.

5. How will I feel after a massage?
You will feel eased, relaxed and lighter. If you came in for treatment of muscular pain, you will feel relief from some, most or all of your discomfort. In the case of deep tissue massage, you may feel sore in the area that received deeper more specific work. The soreness is due to the release of toxins from the deeper tissue layers and the deeply applied pressure. Blood, oxygen, and nutrients will flow into the area that was restricted, providing nourishment and healing.

6. How do I pay for services provided?
Payment is due on the same day services are provided unless payment was made in advance by Mastercard  - Visa - AMEX or cash.

7. Do I Have To Tip?
Gratuity is very much appreciated and the industry standard is 15%-20% of the cost of service.

* Note: Spa Services, licensed massage therapy and acupuncture are healing arts, and not  sexual services. You can be assured that no activities of a sexual nature are permitted.

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