Graceful Touch Massage Therapy

NO. As a Professional Licensed Massage Therapist, ANY inappropriate energy or activity of any kind, before, during, or after your massage session WILL NOT be tolerated. Inappropriate behavior of any kind, whether said or done in a joking manner, as determined by me, the therapist, will result in IMMEDIATE termination of your session. You will pay for the full session and your actions or comments may result in a phone call to the local police department for solicitation of illegal activity. PLEASE BE AWARE if this is your intent, my business is not the right fit for you.

A credit card number will be required to HOLD your appointment, but will only be charged if you fail to give 24 hours’ notice. If you must reschedule your appointment, please do so within 24 hours. Failure to reschedule within 24 hours will result in an automatic charge of $40 for each appointment reservation. The rescheduling fee must be paid before your next service. If you have a gift certificate, the $40 rescheduling fee still applies. Please remember that I’ve scheduled time for your appointment and want you to feel better than you do now. If possible, try not to let anything come before your well-being because you can’t pour from an empty vessel!

This is a question that’s asked by both women and men. To answer: You NEVER have to shave your legs before coming in for a massage. Hair doesn’t make it impossible to massage over muscles. In fact, it’s BEST to avoid shaving your legs because of the risk of nicks and cuts which will then make it a contraindication, making your leg an area to avoid during your massage. So, it’s not a good idea to shave your legs immediately before your massage.

You do not have to completely disrobe, however, it makes getting a massage more productive. I always leave my briefs on.

Yes, because I work with clients that are vaccinated and unvaccinated(for health reasons)masks will be required. As there’s no way to stay a few feet apart when working together, to protect each other, masks will be worn in the office. I will look at things again in the near future.

Due to the variants and the quickness of spread, masks are REQUIRED for both vaccinated and unvaccinated clients. I don’t ask clients what their status is regarding vaccines. To be as safe as possible for both myself and clients, masks will be worn at Graceful Touch Massage Therapy.

Yes, because both vaccinated and non vaccinated clients will be coming in to receive massage therapy sessions, masks will still be worn when in the office.

The soles of our shoes are covered in different bacteria and germs, so to prevent them from spreading further, I’m requesting my clients remove their shoes as soon as they enter the office. If your feet get cold or you’re uncomfortable going barefoot throughout the office, I’ll have freshly bleached socks for you to wear after you remove your shoes.

Graceful Touch Massage Therapy has put in place new policies and procedures to help keep us as healthy and safe as possible. Some of the new policies and procedures include myself and clients wearing masks when entering my office and when face up on the massage table. When facedown masks cane be pulled down or removed so that you can breathe into my AMAZING AromaBag! Shoes must also be removed at the door to help prevent the spread of germs by the soles of the shoes. As always, I’ll be washing my hands up to the elbows for 20-30 seconds. I’ll be wearing protective eye wear as well. Because GOOD ventilation is key when working closely with you, I’ll be opening my 2 HUGE windows and running 4 fans to pull the air inside my treatment room outside and pulling in lots of FRESH air in for the time we’re working together. These are just some of the things that I’m doing to protect you and myself during these unprecedented times we’re in. They’re greatly appreciated by clients.

I’ve always followed my state board guidelines and recommendations for thorough cleaning and disinfecting. However, I’ve now taken them a step further to incorporate more disinfecting protocols for when I open and close Graceful Touch Massage Therapy and between each client. During opening and closing, I’m now initiating hand sanitizer in the waiting/checkout area. Between clients I’ve added in more time to thoroughly clean and disinfect my ENTIRE office before my next scheduled client as well as having a really good ventilation system in my treatment room for fresh air to constantly flow while we work closely together.

I’ve decided to not take in walk in appointments to ensure that I’m following the CDC guidelines and recommendations for the amount of people I have in my office at one time. This helps me to better plan and prepare for the day to ensure I’m promoting the best health and wellness for my clients and myself. Allowing walk ins would not allow me to control the number of clients I have in my office and will not allow enough time in between clients to properly clean and disinfect my entire office for the safest possible experience. I appreciate everyone’s understanding.

Yes, in order for all of us to remain healthy and for Graceful Touch Massage Therapy to remain open, I have implicated the new rule of masks being worn to best protect you and myself as well as to slow the spread of COVID-19. I will be wearing a mask the entire time I’m in my office. I understand masks can be uncomfortable, but at this time a mask must be worn as per the CDC recommendation. If you cannot wear a mask for a period of time, please do not schedule your appointment at this time. If/when the mask requirement changes, I will be sure to let you know. Thank you for your cooperation.

Well that would be pretty rude. Especially if someone else wants to get in on that time slot but can't. Have the decency to call can cancel or message Grace.

If you have a fever, a history of thrombosis or phlebitis, acute infections; you should refrain from scheduling massage therapy session until you are cleared by your physician to receive massage. If you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please do not schedule a massage therapy session. If you have ANY acute conditions, that is ANY condition that is of abrupt onset, rapidly progressive and in need of urgent care, please do not schedule a massage therapy session.

Jeff’s answer is correct. Here are some additional benefits you’ll gain from a massage session: You can expect to have improved circulation, better sleep, reduction of stress levels, less anxiety, reduction of muscle tension, less pain and an overall sense of well-being. Aren’t these AMAZING benefits?

For stress reduction or very minor issues you may have, once a month massage therapy session is recommended. If you have higher stress levels in your life or any pain, you would benefit from a massage therapy session every 2 weeks. The IMPORTANT thing to remember is: REGULAR, not sporadic massage therapy sessions will help your body and mind take full advantage of the benefits that occurs when REGULAR massage therapy sessions are incorporated.

Everybody is different after a massage therapy session, but you can expect to feel relaxed for many hours after your massage session. If you had a therapeutic massage session where NMT (NeuroMuscular Therapy) or deeper pressure was applied during the session, you may feel some soreness in your muscles the next day or a few days afterward. THIS IS NORMAL. After your massage session, it’s recommended that you avoid exercise or any heavy physical work for the rest of the day.

DEFINITELY make an appointment for a massage and come in!! I work with clients of all shapes, sizes, colors, genders and people with all types of medical conditions. If you feel more comfortable covered, I can work through the sheet and blanket. My only concern is that you feel comfortable and safe. My office is a judge free zone and I look forward to meeting and working with you!

Ask for her to stop so you can go to the restroom. Hopefully, you attend to that issue before the massage.

No, I do not take walk in appointments. All my appointments are scheduled ahead of time because my schedule gets filled VERY quickly. I have a 24 hour cancellation policy and I do REQUIRE a credit card to hold your appointment which doesn’t allow for walk in appointments. I do however on a RARE occasion have an appointment available on the same day.

No, it is not.