Common Questions

A valid credit card is required to reserve an appointment. My cancellation policy allows you to reschedule or cancel your appointment with at least 24 hours notice. I understand that unanticipated events happen occasionally in everyone’s life. In my desire to be fair to all of my clients and out of consideration for my time, the following policies are in place:

• Canceling and rescheduling: 24 hour advance notice is required when canceling your appointment or rescheduling your appointment to a different day. This is easy to do online and there is no fee involved, as long as you give 24hr advance notice. This allows me time to book another client into that time slot.
• If you need to cancel, or reschedule to a different day, with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged a $50 late change fee. This cannot be done online. You will need to call or text me directly.
• No Shows: If you accidentally or intentionally miss your appointment and have given no notice whatsoever, then you are considered a “no-show” and will be charged 100% of the original session amount.
• Arriving Late: Appointment times have been arranged specifically for you. If you arrive late your session may be shortened in order to accommodate clients after you. You will be responsible to pay for the “full” session.
• Please call or text me at 540 579 2400 if I may be of assistance.

You have options. You may pay when you book online or wait to pay until you come in for your visit. I accept cash, check, credit cards & Venmo. I do not accept insurance of any kind.

At BodyBloom, tips are always appreciated but never expected. It’s a personal choice. If you’re really happy with your service, there are many thoughtful ways to show your appreciation.

• Rebook- Keep coming back!
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• Review- Leave a positive Google review which helps new clients discover me.

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• Better sleep
• Enhances mood
• Reduces tension, anxiety & stress
• Relieves fatigue and promotes an energized, healthier feeling
• Helps manage or relieve pain
• Relaxes & refreshes muscles
• Improves circulation of blood and lymph fluids
• Helps you become more aware of where you hold tension

At BodyBloom, your session will take place in my comfortable studio which is set up specifically for this purpose. The room is completely private and peaceful. It is kept at a comfortable temperature with gentle lighting and calming music.

Your first visit begins with an intake chat where I’ll review any pertinent info from your Client Health Form, answer any questions you may have and find out what your goals and expectations are. All this helps me plan a safe & effective customized session. You will also have an opportunity to visit the restroom before starting your service.

Then I’ll leave the room so you may undress in private and get settled onto the massage table underneath the sheet and blanket. (Reflexology clients will remain clothed except for feet) After a few minutes, I’ll knock on the door to make sure you’re completely ready & covered up before I enter the room. This is when the timed portion of your service begins.

Throughout your service you are encouraged to tell me if there is anything that would make you more comfortable such as massage pressure, repositioning, table temp, pillow, music volume, etc. Other than that, you are welcome to just zone out and enjoy. When it comes time to flip over, you will remain fully draped while you reposition yourself.

When your service is finished, I will leave the room so you may get dressed. When you’re ready, I’ll come back into the room to get you checked out. This is when you’ll pay and rebook your next appointment. Be sure to read the other FAQs for additional details.

For stand alone Reflexology sessions, you’ll stay dressed except for your feet. However, for all other BodyBloom services, you’ll be getting undressed and under the covers. Keep in mind that I undrape only the specific area being worked on and then I cover that area back up before moving on to the next area—your modesty and privacy is maintained throughout your treatment.

You’re encouraged to undress to whatever is your personal comfort level. I would say that 50% of my clients go naked under the sheets and 50% keep their underpants on. Either way is totally fine. If you’re more comfortable keeping on other items such as a bra or pants, that’s fine too and I’ll just do my best to work around it.

I’ll be leaving the room to give you privacy while you undress, get onto the massage table and cover yourself with the sheet and blanket. After ample time has passed, I will knock before I re-enter the room to begin your service.

First and foremost, make yourself comfortable! You’ll be relaxing on a plush massage table which is designed to accommodate up to 600 lbs with stability and comfort. I will ensure that you’re warm enough and well positioned throughout your treatment. Relaxing music is played to help you unwind.  When it’s time to flip over, I will give you easy to follow directions.

I often tell clients that their “job” during the massage is to lie there like a complete slug. If you are able to relax some then your massage will feel better and will also be more beneficial. But for many people, relaxing does not come naturally and that’s okay too. Just accept your body where it’s at in the moment and notice how it responds to the massage.

Let me know at any time if you need anything changed to make you help you better enjoy your service such as massage pressure, positioning of bolster, table temperature, music volume, etc.

Some people chat during their massage because it helps them unwind. Some people fall sound asleep quickly and doze through the entire massage session. Most people just close their eyes and drift in & out. All of these choices are perfectly normal. You never need to make conversation with your therapist as she will be concentrating on your therapy. That being said, feedback on how you’re feeling is encouraged, and any questions you have are welcomed.

This is your time, your session, and whatever feels best to you is what’s important.

It’s true that massage has a way of letting things fully relax, move & naturally release. This list includes sleeping, snoring, drooling, passing gas, erections, growling stomachs, twitching, sweating, and crying. These things can and do happen — but it’s all perfectly natural and nothing to be concerned about. I’ve been a therapist for 10yrs and all this comes with the territory. I actually love it when my clients drift off to sleep because it tells me they feel super comfortable & safe, and that makes me very happy!

Yes. Following are examples where one could have massage, but would need to avoid certain areas of the body.

• New Tattoos
• Broken Bones
• Tumors/Cancer (physician’s approval required)
• Varicose Veins
• Bad Sunburn
• Open Cuts/Abrasions
• Inflammation/Acute flare-ups (fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, injuries)

Following are examples where NO MASSAGE IS ALLOWED unless approved by a physician:

• Current Fever
• Contagious diseases to include Covid, cold or flu
• Under the influence of alcohol/drugs, including prescription pain meds
• Recent surgeries
• Recent acute injuries
• Certain Skin Diseases
• Cardiovascular (DVT / blood clots)

If you have any questions at all about whether or not massage is approved for your personal health issue, please call before booking your appointment.