What to Expect During Your Session
Intake: (If it is your first visit your New Client Intake Form will be reviewed and discussed during this time.) This is the opportunity for you to express where you are at and where you want to be. (Example: Experiencing shoulder pain. Goal- pain relief.) During this time I will listen very closely to what is being said but also to what is not being said. (Verbal communication only accounts for 7% of the information that you are communicating.) I will offer my preliminary impressions and we will discuss how I can help you achieve optimal health and your goal for the session. After I address any lingering questions/concerns you have I will give clear instructions on how to prepare for table time.
Preparing for Table Time: After I exit the room, you will undress to your comfort level (for most people that means down to underwear but you may disrobe completely) and place your things in the designated areas so none of your personal items get misplaced. Once undressed you will slip between the sheets on a heated massage table. I will knock and you will indicate if you are ready for me to re-enter the room. At this point I will make comfort adjustments such as: the temperature of the table and room, supports for your head and to take pressure off of your low back. Then we are ready to begin table time.
Table Time: All sessions will begin with connecting to your breath in order to reset your nervous system. This brief but powerful exercise will help lower your stress level, provide mental clarity and bring your attention into your body so that your body can begin to let go right from the start.
During this time it is common to experience very deep relaxation (sometimes described by clients as “drifting”), you may even fall asleep. This allows your brain to shift from stress/alert mode into a more relaxed mode activating your body’s own restoration and rejuvenation systems and reducing any guarding.
"This isn't like ordinary massage. A spiritual feel, energy release and you'll find it hard to keep consciousness due to complete relaxation. Heather not only listens to your needs but also discovers things you didn't even know were needing work. I tell everyone how I love coming to Heather...I'm just able to let go. She is super nice and smart too :-)" ~ Ryan H., Cottage Grove, WI
What you experience during table time will vary from one session to another depending on what you need in that moment to activate and maximize the power of your body’s innate healing system. Intuitive Bodywork targets not only your body but also your spirit/energy. Your session may include a combination of myofascial, deep tissue, Swedish or sports massage, acupressure, energy work, reflexology, Reiki, Tui Na, or therapeutic or active isolated stretching as necessary. Click on these links to learn more about the powerful pain relief of the body, mind, spirit connection and how you can accelerate your healing by upgrading to a Digging Deeper session.
Debrief: After table time is complete, and I have gently brought you out of the “drifting” stage, I will exit the room. When you are once again dressed I will return to do the debriefing. This is the time in which I will reveal my findings and provide: recommendations in how to prolong the benefits of the session and practical tips and intuitive insight so that you may continue to experience healing transformations beyond the session. This is also the time for you to share, if you choose, what you experienced during the session and to ask questions. At this time you may also schedule future sessions. Then you are on your way stepping back into your life grounded and centered with renewed energy and health. Congratulations on taking the time to return to balance!
In order to receive the full benefit of the session, please allot 1.5 hours to complete the standard session (approx. 65-70 min of table time) and 2.0 hours to complete the premium session (approx. 90 min table time) or if this is your initial session.
Your Digging Deeper experience will be similar in format to an Intuitive Bodywork session regarding intake, preparing for table time, table time basics and debrief. See "Digging Deeper" page to learn more. The Digging Deeper experience, however, takes the Intuitive Bodywork session to another level providing the opportunity for accelerated: pain relief and restoration to your most optimal health by harnessing the power of not only your body and spirit (as Intuitive Bodywork does) but also your mind. Click on this link to learn more about the powerful body, mind, spirit connection.
Preparing for Table Time: After I exit the room, you will undress to your comfort level (for most people that means down to underwear but you may disrobe completely) and place your things in the designated areas so none of your personal items get misplaced. Once undressed you will slip between the sheets on a heated massage table. I will knock and you will indicate if you are ready for me to re-enter the room. At this point I will make comfort adjustments such as: the temperature of the table and room, supports for your head and to take pressure off of your low back. Then we are ready to begin table time.
Table Time: All sessions will begin with connecting to your breath in order to reset your nervous system. This brief but powerful exercise will help lower your stress level, provide mental clarity and bring your attention into your body so that your body can begin to let go right from the start.
During this time it is common to experience very deep relaxation (sometimes described by clients as “drifting”), you may even fall asleep. This allows your brain to shift from stress/alert mode into a more relaxed mode activating your body’s own restoration and rejuvenation systems and reducing any guarding.
"This isn't like ordinary massage. A spiritual feel, energy release and you'll find it hard to keep consciousness due to complete relaxation. Heather not only listens to your needs but also discovers things you didn't even know were needing work. I tell everyone how I love coming to Heather...I'm just able to let go. She is super nice and smart too :-)" ~ Ryan H., Cottage Grove, WI
What you experience during table time will vary from one session to another depending on what you need in that moment to activate and maximize the power of your body’s innate healing system. Intuitive Bodywork targets not only your body but also your spirit/energy. Your session may include a combination of myofascial, deep tissue, Swedish or sports massage, acupressure, energy work, reflexology, Reiki, Tui Na, or therapeutic or active isolated stretching as necessary. Click on these links to learn more about the powerful pain relief of the body, mind, spirit connection and how you can accelerate your healing by upgrading to a Digging Deeper session.
Debrief: After table time is complete, and I have gently brought you out of the “drifting” stage, I will exit the room. When you are once again dressed I will return to do the debriefing. This is the time in which I will reveal my findings and provide: recommendations in how to prolong the benefits of the session and practical tips and intuitive insight so that you may continue to experience healing transformations beyond the session. This is also the time for you to share, if you choose, what you experienced during the session and to ask questions. At this time you may also schedule future sessions. Then you are on your way stepping back into your life grounded and centered with renewed energy and health. Congratulations on taking the time to return to balance!
In order to receive the full benefit of the session, please allot 1.5 hours to complete the standard session (approx. 65-70 min of table time) and 2.0 hours to complete the premium session (approx. 90 min table time) or if this is your initial session.
Your Digging Deeper experience will be similar in format to an Intuitive Bodywork session regarding intake, preparing for table time, table time basics and debrief. See "Digging Deeper" page to learn more. The Digging Deeper experience, however, takes the Intuitive Bodywork session to another level providing the opportunity for accelerated: pain relief and restoration to your most optimal health by harnessing the power of not only your body and spirit (as Intuitive Bodywork does) but also your mind. Click on this link to learn more about the powerful body, mind, spirit connection.
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