Massage FAQ

Upon arrival, you’ll start by filling out a client questionnaire. Your Somatic Sole massage therapist will then review it and discuss the reasons for your visit, symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and desired outcome of the session. Next, you’ll undress and lay under the provided linens as your therapist leaves the room to let you get comfortable. When she re-enters the massage room, she’ll ask about your comfort level and if you have any concerns with temperature, positioning, or anything else. You’ll be encouraged to take deep breaths throughout the massage and assert any concerns if they arise.

After your massage, your therapist will discuss what to expect in the few days following your session. If you feel discomfort at any time, we encourage you to express your thoughts, feelings, or experiences even after you leave the studio.

Make sure you’re well-hydrated if possible. Otherwise, just show up and be prepared to be pampered!

Yes! Our feet are actually more sensitive than our hands. For example, think about running a hot bath. Your feet may experience the heat entirely differently than your hands. Your hands are always experiencing heat and cold, so your feet are fresh and ready to feel. It takes practice to identify the details of what our feet are feeling, which is why having tons of experience helps.

The best way to see the benefits of a therapeutic massage is to receive one regularly, if possible. That could be once a week or once a month, whatever fits into your time schedule and your life financially. Weekly is best since our muscles have memory. As a result, they need to be reminded regularly that relaxation is the preferred state. Not to mention the healing power of relaxing your mind and letting go of the stress that usually consumes your thoughts. All of us at Somatic Sole make sure we get massages weekly to stay in top form to provide you with the best massages possible. Ready to schedule? Come on in!

Barefoot Massage is especially helpful for chronic pain areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. It is a safe, effective therapy that treats everything from pain, tension, immobility, lack of flexibility, inflammation, and fatigue. Basically, the whole mind and body benefit. Barefoot massage therapy is taking the alternative pain management industry by storm by helping with countless issues. Some of these are listed below.

Physical Maladies:

• Chronic pain
• Limited mobility
• Repetitive strain injury (i.e., carpal tunnel syndrome)
• Postural problems
• Osteoarthritis pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscle tension or spasms
• Injuries (whiplash, falls, sports, etc.)

Emotional & Life Issues:

• Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Constant Stress
• Sleep Disturbances
• Inability to think clearly
• Being unable to “shut down”
• Lethargy

Many different factors can cause TMJ discomfort, but the most common is stress originating from your neck and shoulders. This stress could result from many years of sitting at a desk with poor posture or simply carrying stress in that area. Using myofascial release and other techniques, massage can relieve tense muscles and allow your neck and shoulders to relax and stay relaxed. Also, you can do a few things on your own to maintain a state of relaxation between massages.

We genuinely enjoy our work and love sharing the world of massage with current clients and new people. As of January 2023, we are no longer accepting tips.

A massage studio is probably one of the few places where sleeping is a compliment. We encourage complete relaxation, so if that includes a little drool or nodding off here and there, by all means, be our guest! There is a line where noises can become bothersome to other people in the space, but we will gently remind you if it gets out of hand.

We honestly don’t mind if you talk or if you don’t talk. Many times you are coming straight from traffic or work, and it seems natural to continue in that mode. Maybe you’re nervous or just a talker – whatever the case, we usually don’t mind. However, we encourage shifting out of that mindset and into a space of receiving relaxation. A very therapeutic aspect of massage is to exist between the state of asleep and awake. And you probably won’t get there if you’re talking. Also, the physical space is not conducive for much talking as it is disruptive to other clients receiving a massage. The one time we do encourage talking is if you experience anything uncomfortable, let us know.

Please read more about our cancellation policy here.