What happens at my first appointment?
In short, we'll discuss which areas you'd like to focus on or avoid, and I'll suggest a treatment approach. Next, I'll guide you to the treatment room and demonstrate how to get onto the massage table. I'll step out to wash my hands and allow you privacy to change and relax onto the table. The treatment will commence, and after it's completed, I'll give you a few moments to rest. I'll then let you know when it's time to prepare to rejoin the world.
For more detailed information about your first treatment, please read here About your first treatment.
I'm pregnant, can I still get a massage?
Yes, as long as you are in good health a massage can be carried out at any stage. If you are under a consultants care then we would need to discuss. I am qualified with Wellmother. You can read more about massage in the first trimester on her site.
read here About my Pregnancy Treatments
I have a cold/flu/feel ill, can I have a massage?
No. Please don't attend. Contact me by email or on my number you will have in your introductory email from me. If you're feeling poorly a few days before your appointment, please let me know so that I have time to fill your space.
I have thrombosis, (blood clot / DVT) can I get a massage?
No. This is called a contraindication which means massage should not be carried out. There is a risk of dislodging a clot and causing a pulmonary embolism —which can lead to heart attack or stroke.
What if I need to cancel?
You can do this through your Fresha account, or email /phone / text me.
Full payment is still taken if you give me less than 72hrs notice. Read Terms and conditions here.
How long does my gift card last?
6 months from the day it was purchased. An expiry date will be written on it.
Is there wheelchair access?
Unfortunately not. My studio has a step and I haven't yet managed to source a wheel chair ramp. Once in the studio there is a small space to manouver through to get into the treatment room which is not wheelchair friendly. You can however bring a chaperone if it is possible to walk with some help. Please let me know when booking in if there is anything I can do to accomodate or if you're bringing someone with you.
What is your number?
When you have booked your first appointment I will send you an email with my contact number on. It doesn't appear online as this helps prevent nuisance callers.
What's the address?
9 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JY,
Read Directions and parking here.
What is deep tissue massage?
It's not intended to be painful. It's a massage of usually 1 or 2 focus areas, which alllows time to be spent warming them up, to perhaps reach deeper layer of muscles. It can also feel deeply relaxing and is carried out with slow, consistant contact, being sensitive to your bodies reactions. It is not all about elbows and fists and hurting. In long - read here About Deep Tissue Massage
Can I claim on my healthplan / what qualifications do you hold?
Check the necessary requirements your healthplan states against my qualifications shown on this page - click here
Are you a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community?
Yes. Always let me know how I can best make you feel comfortable, before, during and after the session.
What is the Maximum Working Weight for the massage table?
252ibs/115kg/18 stone
What is the Maximum Working Weight for the seated massage chair?
450lbs/204kg/31stone
Are you DBS checked?
Yes, I have an enhanced DBS certificate.
Will you X, Y or Z?
No!
If X, Y, Z is something that is not shown on my treatments page, then no. Please do not contact me as it is not a massage therapist that you seek.
In short, we'll discuss which areas you'd like to focus on or avoid, and I'll suggest a treatment approach. Next, I'll guide you to the treatment room and demonstrate how to get onto the massage table. I'll step out to wash my hands and allow you privacy to change and relax onto the table. The treatment will commence, and after it's completed, I'll give you a few moments to rest. I'll then let you know when it's time to prepare to rejoin the world.
For more detailed information about your first treatment, please read here About your first treatment.
I'm pregnant, can I still get a massage?
Yes, as long as you are in good health a massage can be carried out at any stage. If you are under a consultants care then we would need to discuss. I am qualified with Wellmother. You can read more about massage in the first trimester on her site.
read here About my Pregnancy Treatments
I have a cold/flu/feel ill, can I have a massage?
No. Please don't attend. Contact me by email or on my number you will have in your introductory email from me. If you're feeling poorly a few days before your appointment, please let me know so that I have time to fill your space.
I have thrombosis, (blood clot / DVT) can I get a massage?
No. This is called a contraindication which means massage should not be carried out. There is a risk of dislodging a clot and causing a pulmonary embolism —which can lead to heart attack or stroke.
What if I need to cancel?
You can do this through your Fresha account, or email /phone / text me.
Full payment is still taken if you give me less than 72hrs notice. Read Terms and conditions here.
How long does my gift card last?
6 months from the day it was purchased. An expiry date will be written on it.
Is there wheelchair access?
Unfortunately not. My studio has a step and I haven't yet managed to source a wheel chair ramp. Once in the studio there is a small space to manouver through to get into the treatment room which is not wheelchair friendly. You can however bring a chaperone if it is possible to walk with some help. Please let me know when booking in if there is anything I can do to accomodate or if you're bringing someone with you.
What is your number?
When you have booked your first appointment I will send you an email with my contact number on. It doesn't appear online as this helps prevent nuisance callers.
What's the address?
9 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JY,
Read Directions and parking here.
What is deep tissue massage?
It's not intended to be painful. It's a massage of usually 1 or 2 focus areas, which alllows time to be spent warming them up, to perhaps reach deeper layer of muscles. It can also feel deeply relaxing and is carried out with slow, consistant contact, being sensitive to your bodies reactions. It is not all about elbows and fists and hurting. In long - read here About Deep Tissue Massage
Can I claim on my healthplan / what qualifications do you hold?
Check the necessary requirements your healthplan states against my qualifications shown on this page - click here
Are you a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community?
Yes. Always let me know how I can best make you feel comfortable, before, during and after the session.
What is the Maximum Working Weight for the massage table?
252ibs/115kg/18 stone
What is the Maximum Working Weight for the seated massage chair?
450lbs/204kg/31stone
Are you DBS checked?
Yes, I have an enhanced DBS certificate.
Will you X, Y or Z?
No!
If X, Y, Z is something that is not shown on my treatments page, then no. Please do not contact me as it is not a massage therapist that you seek.