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No!  A massage will likely just make you feel worse (within the first 24-48 hours depending on what you are sick with). If you are sick, you may get your therapist sick and pass it on to other clients. Even if you are giving less than a 24-hour notice, we prefer you reschedule your appointment if you are feeling unwell, so let us know as soon as possible. To reschedule your appointment, call/text (605) 251-3926 or use your Vagaro App. 

Please arrive on time for your appointment. Time for your appointment has been specially arranged for you. If you arrive late your session may be shortened in order to accommodate others whose appointments follow yours. We will do our best to provide you with the services you have booked, but we cannot guarantee the full time if you arrive late. ** Full payment for your scheduled services will be expected **

Although we do not accept health insurance, many plans do cover massage therapy with a doctor's prescription and copies of your emailed receipts. You must pay for your appointment at time of service and work things out with your insurance agent to get reimbursed. If you need detailed notes for your insurance on each session, please let us know ahead of time so we can provide you with exactly what is needed to get reimbursed. Most clients save their emailed receipts and pass along to insurance - we do not do this for you.  ** We currently accept flexible spending accounts (FSA/FSHA) ** 

An intake form is only required on your first visit to us so that we may be aware of any medical issues that we need to be aware of in order to provide you with the best service possible. If you have been a previous client and experience a new disease, illness, injury or anything else medically relevant, please fill out a new intake form so we may update our records.    It is important to list all health concerns and medications so the therapist can adapt the session to your specific needs without doing any harm. It is also important to list any allergies, so the therapist is aware if he/she needs to use a different oil or lotion during the session.  ** If you choose not to fill out an intake form, we unfortunately cannot accept your scheduled appointment due to unknown potential health risks ** 

Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience a significant decrease or freedom from long-term aches and pains. Many feel a little slowed down for a short period and then notice an increase of energy, heightened awareness and increased productivity which can last for days.  If you received a deep massage, you may be slightly sore the next day - much like a good workout at the gym. Sometimes a hot shower, or a soak in the tub can ease this soreness.

You are encouraged to openly communicate with the massage therapist about your preferences and comfort. If anything needs to be adjusted, or if we are almost (but not quite) getting the right spot, just speak up and let us know right away! ​ However, it is a myth that massage therapy needs to hurt in order to be effective! Some of the most effective techniques involve very light, gentle touch. Often, too much pressure can cause muscles to tighten further, and detract from the effectiveness of your treatment.

People get massages for many reasons:  • Relaxation • Injury recovery • Athletic massage • Pain reduction • Stress relief • Physical therapy • Migraine headache mitigation • Improved digestion • Fibromyalgia treatment • Insomnia prevention • Heart disease, diabetes, and cancer symptom reduction • And more!

The amount of communication you should engage in during your massage depends on your goals for the session. If you want a relaxing massage, talk as little as necessary and let your mind and body enter a meditative state. You can even practice mindful breathing, which lowers muscular tension and increases the benefits of your massage. On the other hand, if you’ve asked your massage therapist to use increased pressure and deep-tissue techniques to help you recover from an injury, communication is key. Be sure to give your practitioner regular feedback on the amount of pressure you need, and which specific areas feel painful or tight.

If you are looking to use massage as preventative care or to manage daily stress, one massage every 4-6 weeks is common.   Weekly sessions may be desirable for injury relief or to relieve chronic tightness that is interfering with your daily life. Many incorporate massage therapy at least twice a month for optimal therapeutic relief is also ideal.  We can discuss the best care plan for you if you are unsure of your needs.

You should undress to the level you are comfortable - some get completely undressed. However, if you will be more comfortable during the session if you leave your underwear on, that's perfectly fine. Women usually remove their bras so no straps are in the way of back and shoulder massage. Again, if you are not comfortable with this, we will work around your clothes.  The therapist will work around the clothes you left on as best as he/she can. If removing all your clothes makes you too nervous and unable to relax, then you are not getting the optimal benefit from the session.  PLEASE NOTE: This is a professional massage setting; any illicit or sexually suggestive remarks or advances made by you will result in immediate termination of the session, and you will be liable for payment of the scheduled appointment. You will also be banned from booking with us again.

It's a great idea to give yourself some additional time after your massage to continue relaxing and to allow your body to fully absorb the benefits of massage. We leave plenty of time in between appointments so that you never feel hurried and can take your time before you head out the door.  Yes, it's ok to exercise after a massage, but most people prefer to stay relaxed.  After your session you should increase your water intake a bit. Just a glass or two more than normal is usually fine. This helps keep your body's tissues hydrated and healthy.

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. 

Essential oils, or aromatherapy oils, are the fragrant essence of a plant. These highly concentrated liquid oils are the foundation of aromatherapy, which is based on the idea that the aromatic oil from a plant has healing properties. 

Essential oils are extracted one of two ways either by steam distillation or expression, or pressing. Distillation is the most prominent method used to extract aromatherapy oils, however. This technique involves steaming the plant matter until it breaks down. The byproduct of this breakdown phase is the plant's fragrant oil, which is cooled, separated from the water and finally filtered into its pure essential oil. 

Yes, but do so with caution. We recommend avoiding the use of essential oils during the first trimester, and then light use (no more than 1% dilution) through term. Oils like geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, mandarin, neroli, tangerine, and ylang ylang are considered safe oils to use during pregnancy. 

Since aromatherapy is a completely natural and organic mode of treatment, it may not produce instant results. The healing process is gradual, multi-faceted and holistic. The outcome of aromatherapy will largely depend on the nature and degree of the health problem, lifestyle factors and individual response. 

One of the truly remarkable things about the oils is their ability to alter the way a person feels whilst treating a physical complaint. Many client will say that the day after the aromatherapy session, they feel in a particular good mood or they feel uplifted. This is because the benefits of the oils can be experienced on many levels: • physical complaints can be treated., eg., stomach upsets, headache, bronchitis, sprains, backaches, cellulite • Emotional moods lifted, depression, grief, resentment • Mental states, fatigue, lack of concentration, flagging memory. For every complaint or disorder, there is an oil that can assist in alleviating it. 

An ionic foot bath is a machine used to make the body more alkaline by detoxifying it. The body’s alkaline pH level should be 7.35 to 7.45, anything lower is acidic and increases the chance of illness because diseases thrive in acidic environments. By using an ionic foot bath, these toxins and impurities will be drawn out from 4,000 (average) pores in the feet. The process is similar to osmosis – positive hydrogens in the water will attract and draw out negatively charged toxins. 

The ionizer emits a low-voltage electrical current to the water to separate its molecules to positive and negative ions. The hydrogen in the water is positively charged, which will attract the negatively charged toxins in the body. The “magnet” effect of the hydrogen pulls the toxins out and draws it from the body through osmosis. The toxins manifest as “sludge” in the water. What distinguishes each foot bath is the debris that collects on top of the water. As we do not make any claims that the foot bath will cure, treat, prevent or diagnose any condition, many clients have claimed that they experience reduced pain, higher energy levels and relief from allergies, insomnia and other conditions after a treatment.

DO NOT USE if you have any of the following: 

• A pacemaker or other electronic implants
• Open wounds on your feet
• Taking blood thinners
• Have unsupervised children with your or receiving a treatment  

Use ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION of a doctor if you:

• Are pregnant or nursing
• Have epilepsy
• Are currently undergoing radiation or chemotherapy 
• Are a hemophiliac  

During the Session 

• Do Not Eat or Drink Anything. This prevents over-activation of the digestive organs. Resume normal drinking and eating at least 15 to 20-minutes after your session has completed.  

After the Session

• Do Not Move Rapidly. Take 3-5 minutes of rest and get up slowly. However, if you become hungry or thirsty, eat or drink 15 to 20-minutes after the session.  

NOTE: Some people become tired, hungry, thirsty, dizzy or get headaches after ionic detox. If this occurs let your practitioner know ASAP and they will try decreasing the frequency OR duration of your next/current treatment. (They may also and/or try decreasing the amperage to 1.1.) 

To get the most out of the ionic detox, it is important to take in specific nutrients that will help the body better function to release toxins through urination, defecation, and sweating. The goal is to bring the body back to optimal health.  

Required for Everyone: 

• Drink eleven glasses of water (.5 liters OR half your body weight in ounces) of pure water (preferably pH 9.0 to 10.0) daily. 
• Eat plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit (limit sweet fruits, wash thoroughly) and grains. 

It is important to consume enough fiber, both soluble and insoluble. This rejuvenates the colon and accelerates the elimination of toxins from the body. It is very important for boosting immunity. The best sources of fiber are whole foods (fruits, vegetables, and grains).  Because it is not always possible to get enough fiber this way, one can take a scoop of fiber supplement 15-minutes before breakfast and dinner with a large glass of water.   Most likely, some good minerals will become depleted during each detox session. Therefore, it is important to always take a highly assimilable mineral supplement

Our bodies accumulate different types of toxins every day through eating, drinking and breathing, as well as exposure to medications, chemicals, toxic environments, etc.  These toxins can cause cells within the body to die faster, which leads to pre-mature aging and diseases. Our bodies have organs and systems to detoxify them.  Still, over the years the accumulation of toxins, improper diet, and sedentary lifestyles cause the excretory organs of our bodies to function sub-optimally. This leaves us with lethargic and weak immune systems, as well as a susceptibility to diseases that can often lead to early and painful death. Symptoms such as hormone imbalances, flu –like aches and pains, poor nutrient absorption, constipation, poor digestion, flatulence, fatigue, weight gain, excessive mucus, poor concentration, headaches, edema, memory disorders, depression, inflammation of joints and muscles, skin problems, bad breath and strong body odor are all associated with toxic build-up in our bodies. Diseases such as Chronic Fatigue, Allergies, Fibromyalgia, Thyroid Diseases, and Cancer, to name a few, have been directly linked to environmental toxins in the body. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that there are more than 20,000 chemicals that our body cannot metabolize. The toxic substances that can’t be removed from our bodies are stored in our fat and organs, causing an epidemic of modern diseases and obese patients around the world. The Columbia University School of Public Health reports that 95% of cancer is caused by diet and environmental toxicity. According to the EPA, our bodies accumulate 210 micrograms of just plasticizers (toxic phthalates) every day! Our modern world mandates the need to make healthy choices. The Ionic Detoxification Foot Bath system helps to eliminate toxins and give the body a boost. It is a positive step to sustaining good health! Through proper detoxification, we can significantly reduce the accumulation of toxins, prevent diseases, slow down the aging process, and enjoy a disease free, longer and healthier life. Amongst all the detoxification methods in practice, the Ionic Detoxification Foot Bath is probably the best method. 

Many sellers of the Ionic detox foot bath systems have misinformed their customers that the colors that they see in the water are toxins that have exited the body. This is mostly false. During the session, the water in the basin will always change to a brown/orange color due to the electrolytic reaction involving the array, salt, water, minerals and impurities in the water. But when the feet are in the water, the colors are also affected by oils being released from the sebaceous glands, the dead skin cells and the user’s own acidity/alkalinity. Some of the neutralized toxins will also exit the body back out through the pores of the feet (there are 4,000 of them!) due to osmosis. 

NOTE: An unusual amount of a particular color may indicate that a person has accumulated toxins in a certain area or from certain conditions and that ionic detox is helping in those areas (Water Color Chart provided during your session to review what's going on with your body!). 

Always remember that the presence of negative ions in the body mainly helps the body rid itself of toxins through its normal processes of urination, defecation and sweating. Only some toxins leave the body through the pores of the feet. Therefore, color changes in the water should not be the main focus. Instead, focus on how you feel after your session! 

Average Healthy Adult 18 and Over

• 30-minute sessions two times per week for 5 weeks
• Following the 10 sessions, a maintenance program of 1 session every 7 -10 days is recommended 

Average Healthy 13 to 17 years old  

• Adult supervision required or waiver signed by parent
• 15 to 20-minute sessions one time per week for 10 weeks
• Following the 10 sessions, a maintenance program of 1 session every 14 days is recommended 

Average Healthy 10 to 12 years old

• Adult supervision required or waiver signed by parent
• 10 to 15-minute sessions one time per week for 10 weeks
• Following the 10 sessions, a maintenance program of 1 session every 14 days is recommended 

For children with ASD, some hyperactivity is normal due to “die off” reaction. It is recommended that treatments are done early in the day. This schedule allows for a gradual increase in frequency and length sessions. 

• Week 1: Every 3 days for 15 minutes
• Week 2: Every 2 days for 15 minutes 
• Week 3:  2 days on and 1 day off for 15 minutes 
• Week 4:  2 days on and 1 day off for 20 minutes. Switch to 25 minutes later in the week. 
• Week 5+: 3 days on and 1 day off for 30 minutes 
• If reactions occur: Activated charcoal can be used as a “mop” for reactions. Use ¼ capsule of activated charcoal in a favorite flavored fluid in a lidded cup immediately upon seeing reactions start post footbath. Drop treatment time 5 minutes at a time until no negative reactions are seen post foot bath. Once no negative reactions are seen for 1 week, then resume schedule above. 

If you answer “yes” to 4 or more of the following questions, then you are a good candidate for an internal cleansing program and would greatly benefit from an Ionic Foot Bath Detoxification Treatment schedule listed above.  

• Do you experience fatigue or low energy levels especially around 3:00 in the afternoon?
• Do you experience brain fog, lack of concentration and/or poor memory?
• Do you eat fast foods, fatty foods, pre-prepared (Processed) or fried foods on a regular basis? 
• Do you drink coffee or sodas during the day to “get yourself going”?
• Do you smoke cigarettes? 
• Do you crave or eat sugar snacks, candies or desserts? 
• Do you have less than 2 bowel movements per day? 
• Do you feel sleepy after meals, bloated, and /or gassy? 
• Do you experience heart burn or indigestion after eating? 
• Are you overweight or do you rarely exercise? 
• Do you experience reoccurring yeast infections or fungal infections? 
• Do you experience frequent headaches or migraines?
• Do you have arthritic aches and pains or stiffness? 
• Do you take prescription medications on regular bases? 
• Do you live with or near polluted air, water, or other environmental pollutions? 
• Do you use fluoridated toothpaste or drink fluoridated/chlorinated water? 
• Do you experience depression or mood swings (mental highs/lows)?
• Do you have bad breath or excessive body odor? 
• Do you have food allergies or bad skin? 
• Are you showing signs of premature aging? 
• Have you ever used an internal cleansing product or followed a complete internal cleansing program?  

Infrared light is a particular bandwidth/frequency of sunlight. Far Infrared Sauna heater panels are designed to reproduce a specific bandwidth of light energy that perfectly matches the exact frequency at which the human body emits and absorbs the maximum amount of light energy, much like your TV being tuned to a certain channel. This channel of far infrared light is able to safely heat the human body directly without creating high air temperatures in the sauna cabin.  

The bandwidth of Far Infrared Radiant (FIR) energy achieves the maximum penetration into body tissues and produces a unique vibration at the cellular level called Resonant Absorption. This process helps to create physical and chemical changes within the human body that have proven to be most beneficial for numerous health problems.

Infrared heat is very gentle. The experience is similar to lying in the sun on a warm day and feeling the heat radiate to the core of your body. Unlike traditional (hot rock or steam) saunas–which operate at well in excess of 200°F. Infrared heat has the benefit of being effective at a more comfortable operating temperature of 90° to 135°F.

Traditional saunas heat the air vs. the body directly. Rather than inducing detoxification and relaxation, this can make the experience unbearably hot and difficult to breathe. Because infrared heat penetrates human tissue vs. simply heating the surface of the skin, infrared saunas are seven times more effective than traditional saunas at detoxifying the body. By raising the body’s core temperature, infrared saunas can produce a sweat composed of 20% toxins vs. only 3% toxins with a traditional sauna.

Yes, absolutely safe! 

Far infrared heat is a form of radiant energy. It is completely safe and healthy for all living things. You can be exposed to infrared light for hours without the risk of burning or drying out your skin. Infrared is a naturally occurring output of the sun, but does not contain the harmful UV rays associated with unprotected sunlight.  In fact, infrared heat is so safe, it is used in hospitals to warm newborn infants.

Stay Hydrated! It’s the most important rule of sauna use.  Most of us don’t drink enough water as it is. To get the most out of your session you must sweat! Your body is only going to be able to sweat out as much water as you give it.  A good rule of thumb is to divide your body weight in half and drink that number of ounces in water daily. It is never safe to drink alcohol the day of your session.

Drinking an electrolyte replacement water or sports drink is strongly recommended before and after sauna use.

You can go nude if you would like, but we provide adjustable velcro body wraps if you don't feel comfortable in your birthday suit! We also provide towels for you to sit on and use during and after your session to absorb sweat. Going nude vs. wearing this body wrap will not alter the effectiveness of your sauna session.

Most people spend the full 40-minute session, 1 to 3 times a week depending on your health goals. It is safe to use 6 days a week, with at least one full day without use during a 7-day period of use.

If you are new to using an infrared sauna, we recommend you start out 20-30 mins per session to see how your body responds.

Everyone is different. It depends on what is going on mentally, physically and emotionally with your body. Your bodies response may also vary session to session.