FAQs
What Can I Expect From A Visit?
Your therapist will arrive at the scheduled time to set up. During this time, you may fill out your forms and use the restroom. After a brief discussion, a massage plan will be formulated to best suit your massage goals. To prepare for your massage, your therapist will leave the room so you may undress to your level of comfort. Strict draping practices will be implemented (See Draping Practices below to learn more). Once you are situated on the table, your massage will begin. Once your massage is complete, your therapist will exit the room to allow you to dress. After the session, discussion of treatment and/or rebooking will take place. Your therapist will then break down equipment and you will be left to enjoy the residual effects of your massage in the privacy of your own home or work space.
What Are Draping Practices?
Modest draping practices are done using a sheet. The body will be fully covered from shoulders to toes. Only the body part being massaged will be undraped from the sheet. Once work has been completed on that body part, it will be re-draped.
What Kind Of Lubrication Do You Use?
For relaxation massage, a nut-free massage oil either scented or unscented is used. For other modalities, a nut-free shea butter or cocoa butter is used.
What Is Your Sanitary Protocol?
Our equipment is disinfected with EPA Registered Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant that kills 99.9% of Bacteria, Viruses*, Fungi & Molds. It has a Botanically Derived Active Ingredient and is formulated without phthalates, propylparaben, butylparaben, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-dnors, or NPE’s.
*Virucidal according to the ASTM Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Virucidal Agents
How Do I Book Online?
We use easy to understand online intake forms to ensure your health is being prioritized in the safest manner. You may fill these out at your convenience at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. To book online, click here!
What Is Your Cancellation Policy?
You may cancel or reschedule an appointment with 24-hour advanced notice with no penalty. Any cancellations or no-shows on the day of service will forfeit your deposit.
Helpful Tips
Here are some helpful tips to make your massage experience enjoyable for both you and your practitioner:
Before your massage, please remove any jewelry that may get in the way
If you are able, please prepare for your massage using standard hygiene practices
If you shave your legs or facial hair, please do so 24 hours in advance to avoid potential open wounds, which contraindicate massage in that area
If you have pets, please provide a space for them prior to the session so as not to be interrupted during your massage
You may want to silence any alarms, phone notifications, or ringers or place them on vibrate
Thank you!
– Shining Lantern Massage