FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Yes! Clients for my Philly private practice can book online here. Clients for my Brooklyn private practice, tours, venues and festivals can fill out the contact form and I will get back to you ASAP.

  • For tours, festivals and venue work, email is the best option.

    For my private practice, you can book online here.

  • Yep! All bodies are different and we can accommodate all shapes, sizes and textures.

    Certain medical conditions may leave certain techniques or modalities off-limits (for example, if you’re on blood thinners, cupping is not for you, and those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome should avoid Thai massage with lots of traction and stretching).

    Skin issues like fungal infections or a new tattoo may leave specific areas off-limits. If you’re unsure, ask your doctor or reach out before booking!

  • It depends both on what you want out of the massage (relaxation? pain relief? help with an injury?) as well as the size of your body - someone who is 6’1” typically has more muscle mass/surface area than someone who is 5’6”, etc.

    For in-studio sessions, I follow these guidelines:

    60 minutes - good for a focused session on one specific goal, like chronic neck and shoulder tension. A person of smaller stature can get a good full-body massage in 60 minutes, as long as we don’t need to get too detailed in one area.

    75 minutes - good for a full-body session with one area that needs extra attention. We can help you with that TMJ issue and still say hello to everything else.

    90 minutes - good for a thorough full-body session on a person of larger stature, including one area of extra focus. Smaller folx can expect more attention to one area, a slower pace, or some extra attention to the feet or scalp for a bit of added luxury.

    120 minutes - whoever you are, you’re getting the works! We’ve got time for it all.

  • It shouldn’t! Massage can feel intense or even a little uncomfortable, if it feels good for you, but it doesn’t have to hurt to be effective. We want to work together to find a level of pressure that feels productive for you without crossing your pain threshold. If you feel like you are holding your breath or resisting against the pressure, it’s too much. We want to do our best to relax and restore your tissue while also sending signals of safety to your brain - otherwise, we are just going to stress your nervous system and put you right back where you started!

  • For a Thai massage or Reiki session, please come dressed in comfortable clothing that is easy to move and stretch in. Thai massage will take place on a mat on the floor, and you will remain fully clothed. Reiki will be on the table, and you do not need to undress.

    For cupping or gua sha, we need direct contact with the skin in the target area. For integrative massage, you may undress to your level of comfort - but the more of your skin I can get to, the better the massage will be!

    Even if you fully undress, you will be properly draped in private areas at all times. Nipples and genitals will never, ever be exposed.

  • Nope! Some people need to talk to relax, but most times you’ll have a better experience if you can sink into it, be in your body, and let your mind wander a little.

  • To feel better! We won’t undo a lifetime of stress in one 90-minute session, but you can definitely expect to feel better than when you walked in. Over time, bodywork has incredible cumulative effects when done regularly and intelligently, and many deep-seated patterns can be reversed.

    After a massage, you may feel what we call ‘massage brain’ - a little fuzzy, maybe even a little high. Your brain is full of delicious neurotransmitters like serotonin and your blood pressure is a little lower than usual. Drink some water, have a snack, and try to give yourself a few hours to integrate the effects of the work without stressing yourself back out in the gym or a high-stakes meeting.