Q- Parking?
A- There is a large parking lot available at the Mission Valley location.

Q- What should I bring to my session?
A- For the first session, please arrive a few minutes early to fill out a quick intake form. Normally it takes about 5 minutes unless you have an extensive medical history. If you have medical information relating to what you are seeking treatment for, such as MRI or other scan interpretations, this can be helpful to bring in so we can have a better idea about what we are working with and help streamline treatment options. They are not necessary though.

For men, please bring a pair of shorts or have underwear that you feel comfortable working in. For women, please bring a pair of shorts and a bra or swimsuit top that you feel comfortable working in (preferably separate pieces, and the top with minimum strapping in the back to allow for greater access to the back area). These are not requirements, and we can modify the session if you don’t have them. I will also have a topsheet available if you prefer, but having shorts and a top allows for greater flexibility in treatment options as well as give us the opportunity to test for specific improvements during the session. Craniosacral and visceral manipulation work can usually be done through normal loose-fitting clothing.

Q- Are facemasks still required for sessions?
A- Facemasks are no longer required for medical or massage therapy settings. However, we can use masks if it will help you feel more comfortable or if you are immunocompromised.

If you think you might be getting sick, please let me know in advance. If you still wish to come in for treatment we can both wear facemasks as a precaution.

Q- Is tipping required or expected?
A- Tipping is not required or expected. Occasionally clients choose to include a tip, but once again this is never expected.

Q- Can I work out after the session?
A- There’s no easy answer to this question... Depending on what we are working with, I normally advise clients to take it a bit easy after their session especially if we are working with an injury. Oftentimes the area will feel much better after treatment but may still be weak or healing, and pushing it too fast too hard may result in a re-injury. On the other hand, I have had some of my professional athletes come in for maintenance work and then do a big workout a few hours later and tell me that they feel great as everything is opened up.

For most people, I recommend easy range of motion movement to help the body integrate the changes the day of the treatment, to make sure they are properly hydrated, and to gradually increase the intensity of their workouts over the course of a day or two to allow the body to continue to integrate without putting a big stresses on the system that might interrupt this process. I can offer more individual recommendations after our session based on what we work with.

Q- How many sessions will it take for me to get better?
A- There is no easy answer for this question. Each challenge is different, as is each cause… Some result from a single incident, others are part on an ongoing lifestyle pattern that needs to be addressed before there is improvement. Additionally, each client is different from an age, fitness, genetic, nutritional, emotional, and biological perspective. Some challenges can be addressed and sufficiently corrected quickly, sometimes within a single session, while others may require some time and more of a process especially if the main issue is part of their ongoing lifestyle.