Massage Appointments & Information

The massage studio is located on the ground floor of a private residence. This is a smoke free environment, though there are dogs. If you are allergic to dogs, or have concerns about encountering a dog, please advise. 

During the Spring/Summer seasons, there are opportunities for outdoor massage in a screened enclosed tent.  

Please contact me with a call or text me for an appointment request.  Provide the date and time you would like, and I will send you a confirmation.  631-835-5592. Thank you. 

New clients, please bring the printed and completed new client form with you. Click here to find that form. This form is in addition to the digital Health Questionnaire (if requested to complete).  

Clothing Consideration - The massage treatment utilizes massage oil, and often essential oils, CBD oil or salve and/or an Arnica infused lotion.  Please consider this when you select clothing to wear home after the session.  If you would like to keep specific items of clothing on during the session, please wear or bring those with you. Undergarments are not required to be worn during the session (though optional), as your privacy will be maintained with sheets and blanket(s) and accessing gluteal, lower spine and hip muscles may be related to your needs. 

Paying via Cash, Venmo, or check is preferred. Credit card processing is available upon request. 

The following protocols are being followed in adherence to guidelines from VOSHA, VT Dept. of Health, CDC, AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) and my own request/expectations in relation to COVID (and illnesses in general):

*  Masks - Are optional for clients, and I will occasionally be wearing mine. If you have preference that I or we wear a mask for the duration of the session, please share this with me.  I occasionally wear a mask given close contact environment of a massage session.  

* Hand sanitizer is available.

* The entire massage table, headrest,  door handles, zippers, walls, floor, ledge and product bottles are cleaned immediately after each session.

* All massage products are cleaned before and after each appointment.

* Side table holding massage products and music, as well as the guest seating is cleaned before and after each session.  

* Appointments are spaced at minimum 45 mins apart.  I see a maximum of 3 people per day. Due to my schedule, I usually can only see 1 to 2 people per day, and about 4-5 people per week.  I change clothes for each session.  No walk-in appointments are allowed (benefit of not being a store front location - this doesn't happen. We are able to contain and maintain much easier). 

*  It is requested that all clients consider their health status the day prior to their appointment, specifically to be aware of any symptoms of illness (COVID, Flu, general cold symptoms,  etc.) or if they have knowingly been exposed to someone exhibiting illness symptoms or diagnosed with an illness with the 5 days prior to their appointment.   Dependent upon illness outbreaks in our area, I may request clients to complete a Massage Session Health Questionnaire to confirm health status prior to the massage session.  This is a fully digital form that is completed the day prior to your session. Please click here to complete it.  

* Disinfected pen will be available for your use - if you need one

* Gift cards will be available in digital format if you choose (regular boxed gift cards will remain available by request). Redeeming gift cards can be done digitally (email or photo) if preferred.

While VT doesn't require a massage license, my formal holistic health education was through the NY College for Health Professionals, which required 1000 hours of hands on work in class and supervised clinical work before sitting for NYS Boards (passed first try and became Licensed in State of NY in 2008). Further, I passed the National Boards in 2008 and yearly complete continuing education to maintain that certification.  . 

Vaccination is not required to have a massage.  I don't exclude clients based on their vaccination status, and will not ask for such (that's your medical information that is not required for massage),  as I  respect each persons perspective on how they personally choose to manage their health decisions.

You may be asked to complete a health screening to share with me that, to the best of your knowledge, you have not experienced symptoms related to COVID or other illness that would affect your massage session, or been socializing with anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID or other illnesses within 5 days prior to the date of your massage. I ask that if you have had symptoms or exposure to contagious illnesses to reschedule your visit. 

Important Notices

While there have been no reported risks of massage immediately after COVID or FLU vaccination, there are guidelines for the industry that I am sharing here for my clients choice. If you haven chosen to get a COVID or FLU vaccination , it is suggested to wait at least 1 week following your first vaccination and at least two weeks following your second vaccination before receiving a massage. These guidelines are not a requirement, they are your personal choice.

One of the of the possible complications of COVID is coagulopathy or abnormal blood-clotting. Bodywork stimulates the circulation of blood and bodily fluids, putting those with blood conditions or diseases at higher risk for stroke or heart attack. If you have a blood condition, disease, or have experienced stroke or heart attack in the past, please share this information with me prior to receiving bodywork.  Via the health screening questionnaire (as aforementioned) you will be asked to  acknowledge and agree that you understand the risks of receiving bodywork and the importance of sharing health condition information with your wellness provider. 

No, clients are not required to wear masks for the massage session. Masks are optional for clients whether indoors or outdoors. I will occasionally wear a mask during indoor sessions, and at the request of clients.   

Experience has shown that many find an outdoor massage to be groovy! And, the open air environment feels more comfortable given our experiences through the pandemic. Yet, if you prefer an indoor setting, the massage studio has 3 windows, an AC unit, an air filter,  and is also a safe place for your session.

There is a fan and hopefully gentle breeze when we're in the screened enclosed tent. And, cold stones are really great too!  However, you can choose to have your massage in the indoor studio as it does have AC!