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My studio is located at 543 Castro St (between 18th and 19th) in a beautiful Edwardian office space with a collective of healing practitioners. The office is 1 1/2 blocks from Castro muni station, (F, K, L, M lines) and 1 block from the 24 and 33 bus stops. Parking in the area is metered and can vary so leave plenty of time. Try the residential side streets. Make yourself comfortable with a cup of tea in our waiting room before your session or to transition afterwards.

Before your session, consider your intention for receiving bodywork. This helps us determine what kind of work would be best suited for you right now. Is your goal to relax, to reduce physical pain, to recover from an illness or injury, to quiet your spinning mind, to connect with difficult emotions?

It's best not to eat for an hour prior to your massage. If you have a snack it's not a problem but your body will be working on digesting rather than relaxing as much as possible.

Plan enough time to arrive at your appointment unhurried. If you realize you are going to be late, please don't rush. Just call to let me know. Better to arrive late and ready to receive massage than frazzled from hurrying! Then we'll fit as much of your session into the remaining time as possible. Regular session fee applies. If you need to notify me that you’ll be late, please call rather than email because I don’t check email while I’m at the studio.

Please call me if you realize that you won't be able to come for your session. Please be aware of my 24 hour cancellation policy. Any sessions cancelled or changed with less than 24 hours notice will be billed at the full rate. If you need to notify me of a need to reschedule, please call rather than email because I check phone messages more often than email.

When you come for your first session you’ll fill out a brief intake form, which we’ll go over together. At the beginning of every session we’ll talk about your health and your intentions for receiving bodywork. This is a time for you to share about anything that may be moving through your life and your body. Its also useful for me to hear how you felt after your last session. I take all of this into consideration so that I can work with you where you are in the moment.

It's your time on the table so whatever works for you and helps you to unwind is fine. I will check in about pressure and indicator points, particularly in sensitive areas. However, I don't initiate conversation on the table. I'll take the cue from you, you can talk or not as you please.

No, you don't. You can disrobe as far as you feel comfortable. Generally it's easier for me to do my work if you are completely disrobed. Rest assured that I keep you impeccably draped except for the part that I am working on — you are never fully exposed.

Honestly, I am not a doctor and cannot diagnose what is causing your pain. However, using a combination of my experience and your own body wisdom, we can work together to correct holding patterns and old habits that may be causing your pain. It may take a few sessions and some work on your part to see lasting results.

By all means, make sounds. It helps release pent up energy. Go ahead laugh, sigh, groan, cry. It's all good for you.

Aftercare recommendations may include ice, heat, stretching, epsom salt baths, calming foods, etc. Consider taking some quiet time to let the work sink in. It is important to drink lots of water. Massage releases toxins from your organs and tissues and water helps in the elimination process. Be careful about consuming alcohol after your massage, you may feel the effects more strongly.

Yes, very much! If you enjoyed your session, please talk about it with people in your life, including friends, family, and co-workers. Consider sharing the benefits from the session and how much better you feel after receiving my work.

Yes, I can offer either chair massage or a session on my table at your location, whether home, office or event. I provide the linens, music, oil and a gift basket. Please see services page.

No. There are many people in the area who offer erotic work. If this is the kind of work you want please book with someone who advertises the services you seek.

Cash, check or credit cards accepted for single sessions or 5-massage packages. You can prepay online using your credit card or buy a gift certificate on the services page. Cash and checks are accepted for outcall and chair massage.

Tips are gratefully accepted, never expected. I provide the same excellent service to everyone regardless.