MAssage

MY CLient-centered approach

As a Massage Practitioner, I believe that our work should always revolve around the client's needs. Every session will be customized to you, and I will do my best to understand your body and fulfill your requirements. Each person's body is unique and tells a different story, and my role is to listen and observe to get a full picture.

ASSESSMENT

Typically, I spend 5-15 minutes on assessment, depending on the individual and their goal. I have worked with a diverse range of people over the years and have found that some are seeking outcomes, while others simply want to relax. Each client will receive the full hour or session length on the table, which means that if you pay for an hour, the total duration of our appointment will be 5-15 minutes longer. As a client, I understand how frustrating it can be when the therapist takes up most of the time with assessment. Based on the person and goal, I may sometimes conduct post-assessment.

During assessment, I will be examining and attempting to address the following areas:

  • Postural asymmetries

  • Hip imbalances (anterior, posterior, lateral tilt, and rotation)

  • Range of motion

  • Gait

  • Hypertonicity (tight tissue), inflamed tissue, and scar tissue

These assessment points, coupled with a thorough health history, are essential for achieving pain-free movement.

General Beliefs/intuitively deep

Fascia surrounds all of our muscles, tendons, ligaments, organs, and more. I aim to impact this fascia (connective tissue) to alleviate muscle pain, enhance range of motion, and promote better posture. I believe in bodywork that addresses the structure as a whole, so you may learn something new during our session.

All of my sessions are technically deep tissue, unless the goal is general relaxation. I apply deep pressure based on what I feel the tissue requires and what the area is indicating.

 
 

DRAPING AND PRIVACY

Ensuring the privacy and comfort of my clients is of utmost importance to me, not only for their well-being but also for my own. To maintain a professional and safe environment, I adhere to a strict draping policy, whereby the sheet is always kept draped, covered and tucked around all private areas. Furthermore, when working near areas of privacy, such as the pectorals/breast tissue or the adductors and the groin, I always seek explicit consent and inquire about any boundaries to ensure the utmost level of comfort and privacy for my clients