Your massage will take place at one of our two locations, either in Boulder or Denver, depending on your preference. The session will be in a warm, comfortable, quiet room.

Most massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, it is entirely up to you what you want to wear. You should undress to your level of comfort. Practitioners ensure that all clients are properly covered throughout the session.

No, the practitioner will leave the room while you undress, relax onto the table, and cover yourself with the clean sheet and blanket.

Yes, practitioners ensure that clients will be properly covered and comfortable throughout the session. Only the area being worked will be exposed.

A typical massage includes work on your back, arms, legs, feet, hands, head, neck, and shoulders. Your therapist will ask if there is any part of your body you would prefer not be massaged prior to the session.

Swedish massage typically starts with broad, flowing strokes that will help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body relaxes, pressure will gradually increase to relieve muscular tension in specific areas. A light oil or lotion is used to avoid excessive friction and to hydrate your skin. If you have any concerns or experience any discomfort, communicate with your practitioner immediately.

Yes, there are numerous types of massage and bodywork. Various techniques utilize different strokes, application of pressure, movement, and posture analysis.

Prior to the massage, feel free to ask the practitioner any questions about the technique or the upcoming session. During the massage, 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, communicating if/when they need more or less pressure, another blanket, or anything else relevant to the session. If you have any questions regarding the session or about the particular technique you are receiving, feel free to ask.

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.

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.

Yes, 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. Depending on the condition, approval from your doctor may be required.