Before the massage begins, I will step out of the room so you can get ready for your massage. Most people remove all of their clothes or leave on just their underwear, while others remain fully clothed. Please do whatever makes you most comfortable. You will then get onto the massage table under the top sheet. You will remain covered under the sheet throughout your massage for warmth and modesty, and I will only uncover the area I am working on. Your private areas will never be exposed. 

• You may choose to have a full body massage or partial body massage.

• Full body massage typically means shoulders, back, hips / side of glutes, legs, feet, arms, hands, face, neck, and scalp. Please note that I may not get to every area in a single session if you have a particular area you'd like me to focus my time on.

• I usually start on your back and shoulders, and then work down onto your hips and the sides of your glutes and the back of your legs. 

• You then roll onto your back and I massage your face, scalp, neck, arms, legs, and feet. 

• You can ask me to avoid any area for any reason.

• I use my hands and forearms to apply pressure and usually use massage oil or massage lotion to allow flow of movement.

• Please let me know if you have allergies so I can make sure you won’t react to any of the ingredients in the massage oil or lotion. 

• I'll check in as much as you want to make sure the pressure is okay and you're feeling comfortable. 

• The pressure should feel pleasant and helpful. It shouldn't hurt! 

• Please let me know if any part of the massage is not working for you or if you would like for me to do anything differently. A massage should be a beneficial and therapeutic experience for you!

• You may feel muscle tenderness a day or two after your massage. This is normal!

I practice both relaxation (Swedish) and therapeutic massage and will use a combination or whichever method is best suited to your needs. 

• Relaxation (Swedish) massage uses firm but gentle gliding strokes to help the body relax, ground, and improve circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, and greater flexibility.

• Therapeutic massage focuses on reducing pain, often in a specific area. It involves more pressure and focus, so it reaches deeper levels of muscle and connective tissue. 

• Please note that I don't currently do prenatal massage. If you are looking for that, please see one of my Upper Valley colleagues who does.

• I offer 60, 75, and 90 minute sessions. If you would prefer a shorter or longer session, I'm happy to arrange that. 

• I also do chair massage! Some people prefer to receive a massage while sitting fully clothed on a chair. Call or email me and we can set this up! 

I accept cash, check, credit cards, Venmo, and CashApp. You will be given the option to pay online by credit card when you book your appointment or you can pay at time of service. Save $5 per session with cash or check! 

Yes! Massages make great gifts. Please call or email me to buy gift certificates.

Yes. Please email me so together we can figure out what you need. And if you have the resources you need (or more), please consider paying extra so I can offer a lower rate to someone who needs it. You can "pay it forward" at your appointment because my online payment system isn't set up to allow this. 

Here is a handy visual I borrowed that helps you figure out "where you are on the sliding scale." Look at the bottles and see which one most closely matches your situation.

• If it most closely matches the first bottle, consider paying extra so you can help someone else pay less.

• If it most closely matches the second bottle, consider paying the regular price per session.

• If it most closely matches the third bottle, pay whatever you're able to! In certain situations I can offer totally free massage, so just be in touch! 

I charge $95 for a 60-minute session, $110 for a 75-minute session, and $120 for a 90-minute session. 

Since I own my own business, I do not expect you to tip. However, if you want to tip, 50% 0f the tip "pays it forward" so I can offer lower rates to people who can't afford full price. Read more in the section on sliding scale. 

(If you visit my massage colleagues who work in a spa or for someone else, please tip them because they rely on tips as part of their wage!)

I'm not trained in and don't do any type of trauma therapy, but I would love to work with you if bodywork (like massage) is part of a trauma therapy process that you are doing with a therapist or other trained mental health professional! 

During my massage training, I interned with my now colleague, Tracy Penfield, a somatic trauma healer, who introduced me to the basics of providing trauma-informed massage. I continue to learn from Tracy and others as I develop my practice. 

If you have any questions before you make an appointment with me, I'm more than happy to talk over email or on the phone. 

Pain relief

Improved mental health

Reduced stress and improved immunity

Improved quality of life for elders

Healthy heart

Reduced low back pain

Easing arthritis pain

Overall health and wellness

Please let me know on your intake form if you have allergies so I can make sure you won’t react to any of the ingredients in the massage lotion or oil. I typically use unscented coconut and jojoba oil-based lotions but also have other products on hand if you have allergies to any of the ingredients in the lotion.

Massage is not advised if you have certain medical conditions including:

• Current allergic reaction, bronchitis, infectious disease

• A flare-up of a chronic condition or an acute infection 

• Blood clots, embolism, deep vein thrombosis 

• Certain other cardiovascular conditions 

• Concussion and certain bone conditions 

• If you are pregnant, please make an appointment with one of my colleagues in the area who is trained in prenatal massage.

Please contact me if you have questions!

No. Few insurance policies cover massage, and when they do, it's only in certain situations. I hope we as a society can change this for the future.