Studio~Massage

New Clients,

All new clients are required to complete a health intake form prior to your first appointment.  For your convenience, forms are available for download:   

<Client Intake Form>  <Oncology Massage Form>

Please print, sign and bring to your first appointment.  Forms are also available when you arrive at the office.  Thank you.

Where Will My Massage or Bodywork Session Take Place?
If you come to Studio~Massage for your appointment, your massage or bodywork session will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to help you relax. You will lie on a table especially designed for your comfort.  Outcall services are typically made to clients who are unable to leave their homes or residences easily.  We will travel to your home, hospital or nursing home.  This type of massage therapy is gentle & nurturing and can be done bedside, in a wheel chair or anywhere the client is most comfortable in order to accommodate all physical conditions.

Who Will Perform the Massage or Bodywork?
You can be sure your session will be conducted by a professional who has received proper training.  Your therapist is licensed by the state of New York and has additional training in Oncology Massage, Comfort Massage for the Seriously Ill and Thai Massage.

Must I Be Completely Undressed?
Massage and bodywork techniques can be performed either clothed or unclothed.  Therefore, it is entirely up to you what you want to wear.  You should dress to your level of comfort.  If you decide to be unclothed, you will be properly draped at all times in order to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed and organic lotion or oil will be used to hydrate your skin.

What Parts of My Body Will Be Massaged?
You and the practitioner will discuss the desired outcome of your session. This will determine which parts of your body require massage. A typical full body session will include work on your back, arms, legs, feet, hands, head, neck, and shoulders. 

What Will the Massage or Bodywork Feel Like?
It 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 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. The oil also helps hydrate your skin. You should communicate immediately if you feel any discomfort so that another approach may be taken. Massage and bodywork are most effective when your body is not resisting.  For clients who are fragile or not able to tolerate pressure on the body, only a gentle comfort touch is used.

Are There Different Kinds of Massage and Bodywork?
There are numerous types of massage and bodywork; various techniques utilize different strokes, including basic rubbing strokes, rocking movement, posture and movement re-education, application of pressure to specific points, and more. Ask the practitioner about the methods he or she uses.

How Long Will the Session Last?
The average full-body massage or bodywork session lasts approximately one hour. A half-hour appointment only allows time for a partial massage session, such as neck and shoulders, back or legs and feet.  Always allow relaxation time prior to and after the session.

What Should I Do During the Massage or Bodywork Session?
Make yourself comfortable. The practitioner will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the session (such as lifting your arm). Many people just close their eyes and completely relax. Others like to talk during their session. Feel free to ask the practitioner questions about massage and bodywork in general or about the particular technique you are receiving.

How Will I Feel After the Massage or Bodywork Session?
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.

What Are the Benefits of Massage and Bodywork?
Massage and bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, and reduce blood pressure. Massage and bodywork is also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense of well-being. Click here or more details on the benefits of massage.

Are There Any Medical Conditions That Would Make Massage or Bodywork Inadvisable?
Yes. That's why it's imperative that, before you begin your session, the practitioner asks general health questions. It is very important that you inform the practitioner of any health problems or medications you are taking. If you are under a doctor's care, it is strongly advised that you receive a written recommendation for massage or bodywork prior to any session. Your practitioner may require a recommendation or approval from your doctor.

Stressed about your bills?

 Massage helps you sleep better at night.  And the average cost of massage has been stable for years, unlike anything else.  Do it for your health!