We will begin each session with a conversation and a glass of water. I need your tissues hydrated and I need to know you, I will start with you filling out a new client form. On which you will find a picture of a body, please use this picture to point out the areas that concern you. We will have a conversation around how those areas are effecting your range of motion. Increased range of motion is the best indicator that change has occurred in the body, so we will go through your range of motion before and after each session. There will be time for you to ask any questions that you may have, and then I recommend using the rest room before getting on the table. My massage room is welcoming and private, I will wash my hands while you get onto the table, please undress to your level of comfort. I use warmed coconut oil on your skin, as it is the only oil that can feed your skin cells. If you desire another cream or oil please let me know I have a variety of other options. When I am ready to begin the massage I will knock and wait for permission to enter, upon entering I will burn sage to clear the air, if for any reason you don't like burning sage please let me know, I have a sage spray that I can use instead. What happens next depends on what we have discussed. Basically we start with you completely covered by the sheet and blanket. I will properly drape each body part before I begin working in that area, if you are uncomfortable with any body part being exposed I can work through the sheet. You will begin laying on your back, face up, I will work the areas I need to then I will ask you to roll over and scoot up into the face cradle. It is important that your head and neck are comfortable,as well as your low back, please let me know if you need some additional pillows or would like aromatherapy while face down. I enjoy when the client takes an active role in their session, by letting me know what would make you more comfortable I can work deeper more efficiently. There will also be times at which I ask about the pressure of the massage, would you like more, less or the same? Please answer honestly and give feedback when I adjust for you. what your body feels is yours to share, I am happy to adjust the pressure or technique until we find the perfect fit for you. Once I have completed the massage I will walk my hands across the sheets again from your feet up to head. This helps to signal that the massage is coming to an end. I will chat with you and let you know that I am going to leave the room so that you may get dressed. Please take your time getting off the massage table, if you feel uncomfortable in any way please slow down and ask for help, I will wash my hands and then wait by the door so that I can hear if you need help. When you exit we will have another chat about how you feel and check out your range of motion. Every appointment is 90 minutes so that we have this precious time to communicate about the service I provide, I Love helping bodies feel their best and that requires time talking.