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Cancellation Policy

3/4/2018

Hey, you're human. And if you're like the rest of us, sometimes your plans change. Ideally, I would prefer to have 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or change your appointment. The following policies apply to all clients, even the human ones:

Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be subject to a late fee of $50. Fee must be paid before booking your next session.
No-call/no-shows (or not being present when your therapist arrives for an in home session) will be subject to a fee up to the cost of the booked session. Fee must be paid before booking your next session.
Waiving cancellation fees for emergencies and illnesses will be considered case by case. Please call me at (248) 702-5885 if you need to cancel on short notice.
If you arrive late for your appointment, your session may be shortened. You will be charged the full amount of the scheduled session.

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Massage During Cold and Flu Season

3/4/2018

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Many of my clients will ask me, "Should I cancel my massage if I'm sick?" My answer is "Yes, please!" Massage is great for lots of things, but it’s not great for a body fighting a virus or infection. Getting a massage when you’re sick takes your body’s attention away from infection fighting. It might sound strange, but many people find that they end up feeling worse after receiving a massage when they have a cold or the flu.
Please cancel your appointment if:

You have experienced nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea in the past 24 hours, or are still recovering from a recent bout of such things.
If you’ve had a fever in the past 24 hours, or are experiencing chills, aches, and/or fatigue.
If you are itchy, runny, stuffy, sneezy, and/or coughy and you’re not 100% certain it’s allergies. Even if it is allergies, consider that lying on the massage table for an hour or so may leave you pretty uncomfortable, and you might end up feeling worse after your session.

If you’re unsure about your situation, please don’t hesitate to call and hash it out with me. I am happy to waive the cancellation fee for sickness as long as you let me know ahead of your appointment.

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Prenatal Massage Therapy

3/4/2018

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Massage during pregnancy not only makes a woman feel more comfortable, but offers undeniable health benefits as well. In all trimesters, regular prenatal massage can:
• Encourage relaxation.
• Reduce physical and emotional stress.
• Decrease depression and anxiety.
• Alleviate muscle and joint pain, particularly SI joint pain, pubic symphasis
dysfunction, sciatica, low back, and shoulder pain.
• Improve breathing, digestion, and sleep.
• Prepare pelvic muscles for birth process.

As a Pre- and Perinatal Massage Specialist, I spend my days helping women feel confident, comfortable and relaxed throughout pregnancy and the transition into motherhood. I use techniques that are designed specifically to address pregnancy's challenges. Massage, even deep tissue massage, is safe in all trimesters, but special considerations must be taken into account to keep mom and baby safe.

If you are a mom-to-be experiencing physical discomfort or just nervous about the birth process, I can help! Call for more information or to book an appointment.

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