The Short Answer: No. The "Expert" Answer: We work with the "therapeutic edge." My pressure should be a moderate discomfort, but never painful. Neuromuscular therapy involves deep work, but if you’re bracing or holding your breath, your nervous system is in "defense mode," which actually prevents the muscle from releasing. My goal is to find that sweet spot where we’re making progress, but you’re still able to take a full, relaxed breath.

Whatever makes you feel comfortable. For my sessions, we will start with traditional table work, with strict draping protocols. Sometimes with specifically targeted work, wearing leggings, workout shorts, and/or clothing types that allow for mobility and modesty is helpful and maybe even necessary, but for your first session you won’t need to worry about this. I will let you know if specific clothing is required for future sessions when we discuss your treatment plan.

I hear you—and no, that’s not the vibe here. While we are doing deep, intentional work, the "Grounded" part of my practice is about nervous system regulation. By balancing the intensity with restorative techniques, we aim to leave you feeling integrated and mobile, not bruised and battered.

Only as much as you want to! During the "active" parts of the massage, I’ll occasionally ask you to move a limb or take a specific breath. Outside of that, if you want to chat, I’m a great listener. If you want to drop into a "massage coma" and not say a word, I’m an expert at that, too.

If I had a magic wand, I’d use it! Since I don’t, we’ll start with an initial assessment to see how your body moves. Most clients feel a significant shift after one session, but lasting postural change usually happens over 3–5 sessions as we retrain your neural pathways (muscle memory). Think of it as a partnership—I do the manual work, and you take the knowledge and exercises I provide home with you, and we work together to find the perfect routine for you.

Please do! You don't need a "reason" to take care of yourself. Maintenance is much easier than repair. Coming in when you’re feeling okay is a great way to stay ahead of the stress and keep your nervous system in check before that "tweak" in your neck becomes a full-blown headache.