Massage is the easiest way to maintain your optimum health and well-being. Massage increases blood flow sending nutrient-rich blood to every part of your body. Massage also relaxes your mind allowing you to take care of your life more calmly and with clearer focus.

When you first arrive at A Quiet Spirit Massotherapy you will be given some paperwork to fill out. Included are brief health questions and drawings of a human body that you may circle any areas that may be troubling you or you feel you need a little bit extra work done. Along with this are papers explaining the policies on payment, cancellations, late arrivals, and an informed consent form.

After you're done with the paperwork we will talk about your health and what you want from this massage. Then you will be given time to undress and get settled on the table.

The basic routine for Swedish massage begins with a soothing head, face, and neck massage and progresses to the hands, arms, feet, and legs before turning over onto your belly for the posterior legs and back massage. As I work around your body I will pay special attention to the areas you circled on the intake form.

Weekly massages help you perform at your best by reducing stress hormones and keeping your muscle fibers relaxed and ready to work!

Before and after the massage you will be dressed in your normal street clothes. During the massage, you will undress to whatever level you are comfortable with. Most people leave just their underwear on. Some people like to take all their clothes off for a massage. That is perfectly ok. You will be properly draped at all times and your modesty is always forefront. The only part of your body that will be exposed is the one being worked on at the time.

The actual massage will be 30, 60, or 90 minutes long. Depending on what option you selected. When you come in for your first visit, the paperwork will take about 5-10 minutes, and getting ready for the massage will take you about 5 minutes also. Please make sure you arrive promptly for your appointment time!

Your comfort is a top priority, physically and emotionally. If at any time you feel uncomfortable we can make adjustments so you can relax fully during the massage.

During the massage, you will feel aware of what I am doing to your muscles. During deep work, you will feel heavier pressure than when I'm massaging the superficial layers. It all should feel good and right. If you need more or less pressure it can be adjusted for your needs. You will probably feel very relaxed and may even fall asleep.

Right after the massage, you might want to go home and take a nap if you have the time. Sleep is wonderfully restorative. If you are not used to bodywork you may have some soreness or fatigue. This is normal and it should go away within a day or two. The more massage you get the better you will feel in between sessions.