Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. I get a guinea pig for 40 minutes. You get a massage for the rest of the session. 90 minutes total. Fair trade.
If the idea of getting a free massage makes you feel guilty, consider this: you're not getting something for nothing — you're giving me something I can't get any other way. I have an ADD brain with a learning compulsion that I can't unleash on my paying clients. This isn't charity for either of us. It's feeding the beast. We both win.
Depending on what I'm working on at the time you book, your session may begin with one of the following:
- Neuromuscular Reprogramming (NMR)A structured approach to identifying and correcting muscle coordination patterns that contribute to pain and misalignment. Involves muscle testing and targeted releases.
- SomaticsGentle, guided movement re-education to help the nervous system release chronic muscle tension and restore ease of movement.
- Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique (SMRT)A positional release method in which the body is placed in positions of comfort to allow muscles to relax and release on their own.
- Jin Shin JyutsuAn ancient Japanese energy practice using light, still hand placements on specific points of the body to support balance and flow.
- Biodynamic Craniosacral TherapyA gentle, still approach that works with the body's natural rhythms — particularly the subtle movements of the craniosacral system — to support the nervous system and encourage the body's own healing intelligence.
- Anatomy ExplorationI sit with an anatomy book and use your fully-clothed body as my reference guide — locating muscles, tracing structures, and deepening my understanding of what's actually under my hands and what each muscle does.
A blend of Swedish (relaxing) and deep tissue (focused) techniques. Pressure is always adjustable.
No part of the exploratory portion of the session requires disrobing — everything I'm currently practicing in that first 40 minutes works fully clothed. For the massage portion, it's your call. Most people get fully undressed because it makes it easier to work on the muscles, but many don't. If you stay clothed, I'll focus more on stretching, range-of-motion, and targeted pressure work instead of oil-based massage. Either way, you'll remain properly covered/draped at all times.
And if you'd prefer to skip the massage portion entirely and spend the full 90 minutes on a mix of exploratory work, stretching, and clothed techniques — that's a perfectly valid option too. Just let me know when you show up.
I have a spare bedroom dedicated entirely to this — massage table, proper linens and bolsters, and all the trappings of a professional setup. It's clean, quiet, and private. Not a spa, but not your average spare bedroom either.
Please do! That's how I learn.
Here's the thing — the moment you start thinking about what to bring or how much to tip, I've already complicated something that's supposed to be simple. You showing up is genuinely all I need. That's the whole point.
That said, if you absolutely cannot arrive empty-handed, I won't turn away Altoids or Blow Pops.
No problem at all. I'll ask you at the beginning of the session if there is any area you want me to avoid due to injury, sensitivity, self-consciousness, or any other reason.
That's totally fine. We can absolutely work in a side-lying position instead. With pillows and bolsters for support, side-lying can be very comfortable and still allows access to the back, hips, shoulders, and other areas.
Yes! Repeat volunteers are always welcome.
Sure! This is a public page, so it's out there — but I work best with people who come referred through someone I know or through someone who has already been on my table. Feel free to share with anyone you think would be a good fit. When they book, I'll ask who referred them.
I'll send it to you when you sign up. This way, my booking page can be shared freely without my home address being shared with everyone and anyone. Silver Spring, MD — near the Wheaton Metro Station.