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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your visit — booking, policies, what to expect on the table, and our lymphatic drainage FAQs.

Booking & Scheduling
You can book online, call, or text us at 737-278-7222.

Appointments must be rescheduled or cancelled at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a charge. You can cancel from your confirmation email up to 24 hours before your appointment; within 24 hours, please call or text us.

Same-day cancellations and reschedules are charged 50% of the service ticket for a first offense. A second offense is charged the full amount of the service ticket.

No-shows are charged 100% of the service ticket and will be required to pay in full for future bookings.

Members: no-shows or cancellations made within 24 hours of your appointment will result in the forfeit of your membership credit.

Please arrive on time — your session time has been specially arranged for you. If you arrive late, your session may be shortened to accommodate the appointments following yours. We'll do our best to deliver the services you booked, but we can't guarantee the full time, and full payment for the scheduled service will still be expected.
We don't offer walk-in services at this time. Same-day appointments are sometimes available — check online or send a text and we'll respond as soon as we're out of our current session. We do tend to book up, so advance booking is recommended.
Payment & Policies
Cash, credit, or Apple Pay.
Not at this time — but we do accept HSA.
Show your ID or badge at the time of service and we'll apply the discount. It can't be combined with any other discounts, promotions, or memberships.
Tipping is common and always appreciated — but always optional.
Your Massage Experience
Speak up! Open communication with your therapist about comfort and pressure is always encouraged. It's a myth that massage needs to hurt to be effective — too much pressure can actually cause muscles to tighten further and reduce the benefit of your session.
That's entirely up to your comfort level. For Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Prenatal massage, many people prefer to fully undress, while others keep their underwear on. Tight or bulky undergarments can get in the way if your problem areas are the low back, hips, or glutes. For Sports massage, you may be asked to keep some clothing on or wear workout shorts. Whatever you choose, you'll always be properly covered by a sheet or towel, with only the area being worked on uncovered.
You can, though it will be harder to fully massage areas with clothing on — those spots will receive compression massage only.
Drink plenty of water for the next 24 hours — massage releases built-up waste from your muscles, and water helps your lymphatic system flush it out. Try to avoid alcohol, sugary, and caffeinated drinks right after, since they're dehydrating. A hot shower or bath helps too, and if you want to fit in a workout, doing it before your massage (rather than after) gives your muscles the rest they need to keep feeling good.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Your lymphatic system is a network of vessels and organs that sits just beneath the skin and plays a key role in a healthy immune system — filtering out waste and bacteria almost like a garbage disposal. Lymphatic drainage massage (sometimes called manual lymphatic drainage, or MLD) uses gentle techniques to help move lymph fluid toward areas with healthy, working lymph vessels.
Certified therapists use MLD to relieve swelling by coaxing lymph fluid from your tissues toward functioning lymph nodes. Unlike traditional massage, it uses light pressure to mobilize the lymphatic system just beneath the skin, following a specific sequence that starts at the body's main drains — the lymph nodes in the neck, groin, and armpits — to create room for congested fluid to move.
The most common sign is swelling — if rings or clothes start feeling tighter, that can point to excess fluid buildup, sometimes along with pain or a feeling of heaviness. Lymphatic congestion is often linked to surgery, infection, trauma, or conditions like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic venous insufficiency, or lipedema.
If your lymphatic system is already healthy, MLD isn't likely to offer much beyond simple relaxation — and despite some celebrity claims, there's no evidence it helps with slimming down. It may create a temporary trimming effect simply by moving fluid through the body more evenly.
Since everyone's body responds differently, we customize treatment plans to each client. As a general guideline, we recommend one lymphatic drainage session per week for three weeks, then monthly upkeep after that. If you experience frequent colds, allergies, or headaches, one or two sessions every three months can be very beneficial.
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