A number of peer-reviewed studies suggest that massage therapy is effective in reducing the number of headaches per week in chronic tension headache and migraine sufferers. Likewise, many of my clients have found relief from their chronic head pain with massage therapy. That said, reducing the frequency and severity of your headaches is not my goal (though it is sometimes a happy side effect).

My focus is to create a secure and validating space for individuals grappling with chronic pain, offering specialized and soothing manual therapy tailored to their unique needs. Rather than just a destination for relief, consider my practice a supportive haven on your personal headache journey.

Yes! That is, if time allows. I believe that relaxing, full body massage does so much good for the nervous system and by extension, our experience with chronic pain.

While I normally spend a good amount of time (roughly 20-40 minutes depending on the appointment length) focusing on the muscles of the head, neck, face, and shoulders, 60 and 90 minute appointments may include a full body massage.

The short answer: The best massage routine is a consistent one.

The long answer: In most peer reviewed studies on massage and tension headaches, the therapists performed massage on subjects in 30-45 minute increments twice a week for anywhere from 5-7 weeks.

A routine like this sounds heavenly, but also a little unattainable for the average person.

There is also a really small amount of research on the impact that a less frequent, but similarly consistent massage routine can have on chronic tension headaches. So ultimately, we don’t know that this 30-45 minute, twice a week routine is the secret formula for headache management.

But just like physical therapy, or exercise, I think it’s unrealistic to expect dramatic results without consistent commitment to the process.

And in my personal experience, the clients who see the best results are the ones who make time for massages on a regular basis and give it time to work.

So when someone asks me how often they should be coming in for their massages, I try to be honest about what the studies say while letting them know there is probably some room for flexibility.

If you think the massage would help lessen the pain of you headache or migraine, come to your appointment. If you are vomiting, nauseous, dizzy, feverish, or have an elevated blood pressure, stay home and call your physician. I also recommend being headache-free for your first appointment, as you will need to complete some paperwork and hold a conversation regarding your health history. That’s no fun with a headache.

I don’t accept health insurance at this time, but several of my clients have had luck getting their sessions reimbursed by an FSA or HSA account. Just let me know at checkout that you would like a medical billing receipt to submit for reimbursement.

You do not! I do not require tips for a number of different reasons but they boil down to these main points:

1) I see massage therapy as a form of healthcare as well as selfcare, and I don’t want anyone to avoid an appointment because they cannot tip on top of the ticket price or cannot match a previous tip amount.

2) I am the owner of the business as well as the therapist. It would feel wrong to expect additional payment on top of the rates I set.

So thank you, but don’t worry about it. If you still feel the need to show your appreciation for a good service, I would LOVE a google review!

No, not at this time. All clients are welcome with or without referral.