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I can’t decide which modality to book, please help!If you aren't purposely seeking a specific modality such as Ashiatsu, Hot Stone, etc... We recommend booking an "Integrative Session" We will always come up with a session plan beforehand regardless of what you book. Also, sometimes what you book isn't always what you need/want the day of your session. For example- you may have booked a Swedish but we’ve decided that Ashiatsu may be better for you during our intake the day of your session. I'll help guide you on the best approach- day of. (This does not apply to Body Treatments- much planning and preparation is involved and we won’t have time to switch it up minutes before your session. Integrative Sessions could be a mix of several modalities into one session- time permitting.
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How long of a session should I book?This depends on what you're trying to accomplish. 60 minute sessions can be good for working very specific areas of the body with with a therapeutic approach. 60 minutes can be chosen for a swift full body relaxation massage- If you can relax that quickly. If you have trouble relaxing we recommend longer sessions. 60 minutes for Ashiatsu will be an express posterior chain session- only the back side of your body will be worked. 75 minutes give you that little bit more time for chronic issues or time to focus on an extra area of the body if you're having issues in multiple muscle groups. 75 minutes can be good for an Ashiatsu session + upper body lymphatic flush at the end. 75 minutes is that perfect medium. 90 minutes are the overall pick in general. If you're looking for a combination of focused work and/or Ashiatsu + relaxation afterward book a 90. If you really want to drift off into lala land for a full body relaxation nervous system reset book a 90. If you want the best rate/minute book a 90. The longer the session the greater the benefits. We also offer custom 2 hour sessions for established clientele. See the details below.
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Can I book a 2 hour session?Yes, however this is reserved for established clientele only. Sessions will still be customizable as far as modalities go but they are a full body approach. I.e. we are not going to work on just one portion of the body for 2 hours. These sessions are great for: Those that have chronic issues but also want a full body relaxation massage in one visit. Those that want extensive time on areas such as hands/feet/scalp but also want full body relaxation. Those that want full body Ashiatsu + focused work in more intricate areas such a cervical spine, hands/feet/scalp. Maybe you've got multiple issues and you want plenty of time given to the majority of them during one visit.
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I want Ashiatsu and hands-on work. How long of a session should I book?If you’d like both we suggest booking a 90 minute session. This will give us time for Ashiatsu on the posterior chain and the remaining portion can either be spent doing relaxation work, more Ashiatsu on the anterior side of the body or therapeutic work in specific areas.
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How often should I receive bodywork?That depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Chronic Issues- We recommend at least 1x/week until the body starts to repattern itself- muscles have memory and need to be retrained. This could be anywhere from 1-4 sessions in the beginning phases of care. Every body is different and there is no way to tell how your body is going to respond to the work. Many clients use multiple modalities in conjunction with bodywork such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical therapy etc. As long as you’re putting in the work you will see results! General Tension- We recommend coming at least once a month. This is a great way to maintain your body if you’ve worked through chronic issues or simply don’t have any. Nervous System Regulation- This is up to you. Bodywork is cumulative. Therefore the more you receive the more it flows into all aspects of your life and the more you benefit. When you are regulated you have a better human experience all-together; better relationship with yourself and others, better stress response, less tension and anxiety, an ability to handle whatever life throws at you with grace and ease. It truly does wonders for a person. REMEMBER: your issues are in your tissues. When you start releasing pent up tension in the body you begin see that much of the discomfort you experience in your emotional/mental body starts to diminish. Therefore regular bodywork is a win, win, win for the BODY, MIND, & SPIRIT.
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Can I get a combination of modalities in one treatment?It depends on the modality and length of session. For example- a Hot Stone massage is just that. However, I may occasionally incorporate a hot stone or two in certain areas of the body that need extra loosening up even if you didn’t book a hot stone massage. If you want to incorporate more into your sessions we recommend booking a 90 minute.
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I want to try Ashiatsu but I’m worried it will be too intense. Can I have a light Ashiatsu session?Pressure is a relative term but Ashiatsu IS deep work. However, it’s not meant to be painful. It’s important to us that we work with calming your nervous system and that you enjoy your sessions. The foot is a broad surface therefore it disperses pressure minimizing any pain. We can work together to ensure you have a pleasant experience. Most people are sold on Ashiatsu after trying it for the first time and find it’s very agreeable pressure-wise.
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Are you a chatty therapist?NO. It’s important that you take the time during sessions to come back to your self. I encourage silence. That’s not to say you cannot talk, but I do my best to not over-engage and let you settle into the work. I like to stay focused and give your body undivided attention during sessions.
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Do you take insurance?NO. We prefer not to support organized crime. As time goes on we are seeing more wellness professionals not supporting that system anymore.
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What if I need to use the restroom during my session?Please let us know! We keep robes in the treatment room for this specific purpose. That way you don't have to dress/undress and can enjoy your time on the table to the fullest.
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Will you see me naked?NO. Clients are ALWAYS draped properly ensuring their privacy. We only expose one area of the body at time I.e. one leg/arm/back etc.
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Can I be undraped during a session?NO. If you’d like to omit blankets and only use a sheet that is ok.
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Am I required to wear underwear for my sessions?This is optional. The only time we require NO underwear is for Ashiatsu; It’s a hazard to the therapist and hip/glute work is essential during an Ashiatsu session. Don’t worry you’ll always be properly draped.
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Do you offer pre-natal massage?No, we currently do not offer pre-natal massage. There are several wonderful therapists in the area that specialize in pre-natal.
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I'd like to purchase a product you use in your practice. Where can I source said products?Our affiliate page is coming soon! We will have links to all of our products from oils, herbs, infrared sauna blanket and more. Stay tuned!
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What products do you use for massage?We use organic cold pressed jojoba oil. It’s pesticide-free, 100% vegan, cruelty free, nonallergenic, & paraben free. Jojoba also has many health benefits. For Ashiatsu we use a whipped butter blend of Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Vitamin A & E. If you’re allergic to any of these ingredients please make your therapist aware and we can accommodate.
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What products do you use for Body Treatments?Each ingredient for the herbal body MASK is listed directly on our Body Treatment page. All body treatments are made custom prior to the session- therefore if you have a specific allergy to any of the ingredients we can eliminate it from the treatment. To keep our sight streamlined we don't list the entire body BUTTER ingredients on the body treatment. See below. Water (aqua), organic butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Vitamin A & E, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, polysorbate 60, organic hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, organic theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, stearic acid, rosa damascena (rose) flower water, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, organic aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, organic salix alba (white willow) bark extract, organic rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, organic melia azadirachta (neem) seed oil, citrus sinensis (sweet orange) oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower oil, xanthan gum, organic alcohol, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
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Do I have to do the infrared sauna if I get a body treatment?No, we can omit this part of the process if you don’t want it or have contraindications. It’s there to boost your treatment but it isn’t necessary to receive all the benefits of our body treatments.
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Are you wheelchair accessible?YES. We have a ramp that leads to our front door.
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Where are you located?We are located at 205 Portland Rd. Gray, Maine 04039 Unit 3. We share a studio with GLOW UP Skincare & Aesthetics. Our property is abutting a horse ranch with rolling plains and a wooded backdrop.
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How can I reschedule or cancel my upcoming session?You will need to create a login. From there you can edit appointments, see your history & more.
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How will I know if you're cancelling sessions due to weather or other events?I will reach out to you personally. We will come up with a plan to work around any issues that may arise. As mentioned in our POLICIES we keep reschedules due to weather to a minimum. This is Maine and we are going to continue living life regardless of the weather.
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