Location: Your home must be located within 50 miles of 98178.

Parking: Since I travel with a portable massage table and large rolling suitcase, it’s helpful to be mindful of parking nearby. During our Intro Call, we’ll talk about parking and any walking distance I should be aware of.

Space: A minimum area of 6’ by 9’ clear of furniture and items on the floor is needed. Unsure? Lay down on the floor and make a snow angel to get an idea.

Don’t be afraid to look at spaces in your home creatively. I’ve easily set up in living rooms, dining rooms, spare rooms, and bedrooms with a little nudge of couches, tables, and workout equipment out of the way.

Time: 30 minutes for set up and take down are needed in addition to your massage minutes, so for example, a regular 60 minute massage actually takes place within 90 minutes. You don’t need to be with me during set up and take down, so you can continue your work or get ready for what’s next as I’m packing up.

Sink Access: In order to maintain legal health standards, I require access to a bathroom or kitchen sink to wash hands and supplies during your appointment.

Electrical Outlet Access: While not required, it is ideal to set up within 10 feet of a working electrical outlet so that I can use my table heater, water kettle, hot stones, and speaker charger. I come ready with an extension cord if the outlet is further away from my work area.

Environment: While it’s preferred during a quiet time where there is no noise and foot traffic around the house, we don’t always live in a perfect world. Kids, pets, and busy, multigenerational homes make up the real world, and so I am fairly flexible when working as long as you’re able to find comfort and relaxation.

Every appointment includes 15 minutes for set up and 15 minutes for take down, plus the massage minutes.

Once you show me to the room, I begin setting up. I am able to help move small furniture and items if need be. During that time you can complete any remaining intake forms or relax in another area of the house until I’m ready for you.

After setting up, 15 minutes is spent reviewing your intake forms, talking about your day-to-day and primary concern, as well as your goals for massage. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan for the session.

When a treatment plan is agreed upon, I’ll give you instructions on what position to start (face down, face up, etc.), and will leave the room so you can undress to the level of your comfort and get on the table.

Your massage time begins once you’re on the table.

I’ll provide self-care homework such as stretches, body awareness techniques, or mindfulness practices for you to consider doing on your own in between sessions.

Depending on your long-term goals, I’ll recommend the number of sessions, duration, and frequency for future massages to help reach your goals.

As with working out or diet protocols, I believe the true success of any massage treatment plan is as good as the intent and effort of the people involved. Receiving a massage once or twice a year may feel like little indulgences, but my mission is to guide people toward recognizing regular massage therapy as integral to their mental and physical wellbeing.

If you’re ready to include massage into your health and wellness journey, I’ll provide the bodywork and resources customized for your goals!