Please wear comfortable clothing.

You will be clothed for these treatments and it is best that you be able to move freely and feel relaxed.

Full-body assessment. This is longer for new patients and new injuries/issues. This includes looking at posture while standing and moving. I may also perform specific movement tests to ensure we understand the root of your pain.

Manual therapy. I use a variety of techniques to help your body release tension and realign/heal itself. Treatments are dynamic and engaging - I often ask for you to move during treatment, so that your nervous system actively releases tensions.

Reassessment. I will do brief reassessments during and/or at the end of your session. This is how we know what is working and what is not.

Homework. Did you just cringe? I know this is the hard part, but lasting effects and changes come from your diligence in self-care.

Follow-up. I’m very curious about the effectiveness of our work together. I’ll send a follow-up email with a summary of movement suggestions. Please let me know what feels different in your body and ask questions if you have them!

You will receive a receipt for Registered Massage Therapy (RMT). This is typically covered by insurance, but it depends on individual providers.

Yes!

The assessment portion is longer in your first session, because it is critical in understanding how to provide an effective treatment. However, I want you to leave feeling better than when you came in, so you will receive treatment.

Initially, I like to see my trauma-informed bodywork clients on a weekly or bi-weekly cadence for 3-4 sessions. This is so that I can get a sense of you and how you respond to the treatments.

After that, we can discuss the best cadence for you, based on your goals.

Yes!

My regular treatment room is up one set of stairs, but if you require a ground-floor room please include that in your intake form after booking. You can also remind the admin team when you arrive.

Your informed consent is the most important component of treatment. I will always share my findings and make sure you understand my plan.

Every body and nervous system is different. We all hold stress/trauma in different ways and areas of our bodies. My college (CMTO) requires your signature for certain treatments. I comply with these requirements, but understand that they do not fully encompass all sensitive areas or forms of treatment. This is why open communication is key.

You are the expert on your body. I will ask for your feedback often, so that I know what is and is not working.

If you don’t want to continue with any portion of any treatment, please tell me and I will stop. I have many tools and techniques for this reason.

My goal is for you to feel safe and empowered in my treatment space.

Yes!

My clinic is a space for the 2SLGBTQI+ community to feel safe and seen, but this does not exclude others looking for treatment.

Please cancel or change your appointment with at least 24 hours notice.

If you cancel or reschedule less than 24 hours before your appointment, the credit card on file will be fully charged.

Please refer to the cancellation policy.