Do all that you can to arrive to your appointment 5 minutes early so that you are not feeling stressed about being late. If you’re 5 minutes late, its better than arriving stressed! Come hydrated and feeling nourished from a meal eaten ~ hour prior or light snacks. Please come clean and with minimum scents/fragrances. Please no deodorants!

Integration is key! Drink plenty of water and nourish yourself with nutrient dense foods on the day of your massage to enhance the benefits. Avoid high-impact activities or stressful environments post massage. Depending on the type of bodywork you have received, you may notice changes in the tissues after your session. Sometimes these sensations are delayed up to 48 hours post massage. It is not uncommon to experience slight soreness acutely as the fascia re-orientates to a new way of being. Please email or call me with any concerns.

Contraindication refers to conditioners that clients may present that would indicate that it is not safe for them to receive massage treatment. Below are some specific conditions that physicians suggests health risk is associated with. If you meet one of the conditions below but still would like to receive bodywork, please email directly. I will help clarify your situation and ensure that your next step is a solid one!

Examples of General Contraindications for Massage:

Contagious Diseases

Vomiting

Diarrhea 

Fever

Severe or Acute Pain

Kidney Disease

Osteoporosis

Thrombosis or other Cardiovascular diseases 

Pitting Edema

Recent Operations

Acute Injuries and Open Wounds

Communicable Skin Conditions

Neuritis

Specific Types + Stages of Cancer

Epilepsy or History of Uncontrolled Seizures

*Please visit the Abdominal Therapy page for more specific contradictions for that treatment work.

Please email katschaumberg@gmail.com to inquire about house call massages. I charge for travel time from my office to your home in addition to 30mins for setup/take down. 90 min massages and initial (2hr) Abdominal Therapy appointments only. Will schedule outside my regular business days/hours.