My office is located in Northeast Boulder, Colorado, near the intersection of Diagonal Highway and 47th Street. The street address and directions will be given when you schedule your appointment.
For consultations and bodywork, the fee is $65 per hour. Sessions are:
Sessions that focus exclusively on Polarity Therapy are usually 1-1/2 hours long and are $97.
The fee for counseling is on a sliding scale from $40 to $65 per hour according to income, and sessions are usually 1 hour long.
The fee for on-site chair massage is $1 per minute. Chair massage sessions usually range from 10 minutes to 30 minutes.
If you have complex health problems, schedule a wellness consultation for your first visit lasting 1/2 hour to 1 hour (depending upon the complexity of your health condition). If you wish to follow your consultation with a bodywork session, be sure to allow at least 2 hours for this initial appointment.
For special situations, massage or bodywork sessions longer than 1-1/2 hours may be scheduled with sufficient advance notice.
Payment is due at the time of service by cash or check. If you would like to use a credit card to pay for your session, you may pay in advance using this website. Click on the gift certificates tab or link. Then buy yourself a gift certificate for the length of session you desire. Please do this 24 hours before your scheduled appointment so that the payment is received before the session begins.
Insurance is accepted, but not all companies cover massage therapy, and some companies specify certain providers. Therefore, please contact your insurance company before sessions begin to verify that massage is covered under your policy and to clarify billing instructions. Then, call me with this information before your first session. If massage is covered by your policy, I can bill your insurance company directly for you. You are, however, responsible for the charges if your insurance company does not pay. Typically, insurance work begins with a prescription for massage from your physician or chiropractor. Make sure the prescription specifies the diagnosis, diagnosis codes, and number of sessions.
Wellness consultations, psychotherapy, Polarity Therapy, and on-site chair massage are not covered by insurance.
24-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid being charged for a missed session (except in extenuating circumstances such as illness or inclement weather).
Also, please arrive at the appointed time. If you are late, your session may be shorter due to scheduling necessities.
Home visits are available on an "as available" basis for those who cannot come to the office due to health limitations or other special circumstances. Outcalls in the Boulder area are $15 plus the hourly charge.
This depends upon your health goals. To obtain relief from muscle spasm or stress during a major life event, often one appointment is enough.
To enhance well-being, for health maintenance and injury prevention, or for self-awareness and personal growth and recovery, regular sessions (such as once a week, every two weeks, every three weeks, or once a month) is more beneficial than infrequent or sporadic sessions. Receiving regular bodywork helps you learn more about your body's needs and tension patterns to prevent problems. The increased relaxation also typically leads to feelings of well-being, better mental and physical performance, and increased enjoyment of life.
Conditions such as chronic tension, repetitive strain injuries, or injuries due to accident may require twice a week sessions until you experience significant relief. Then you may wish to reduce the frequency of visits.
Chiropractic and massage are a great combination for healing injuries and for overall health. A massage can be given either before or after a chiropractic adjustment to help decrease tension, relax the muscles, and promote healing. Some chiropractors wish the massage be given first, but they know that this depends upon scheduling availability. Receiving a massage after an adjustment will not cause any harm or undo an adjustment and is beneficial.
Feel free to call me to discuss how you are feeling if you have any illness. If you are not feeling very well, or are sneezing and blowing your nose a lot, then staying home to rest would be a good idea. If your cold is mild, a massage will not harm you.
It is said that massage will speed the progression of a cold. Thus, if you are in the beginning stages of a cold, a massage may bring it on faster, but if you are in the ending stages of a cold, it may help it clear up faster. This is probably due to massage's affect upon the circulation of lymph.
For table massage, most clients disrobe completely, but many prefer to keep on undergarments. Please wear whatever makes you feel most relaxed and comfortable. Massage can even be given to someone who is fully clothed.
For Polarity Therapy and AIS sessions, wear loose and comfortable clothing.
For chair massage, thick or bulky clothing should be avoided.
I ws referred to Jan in March 2004 by Aaron Mattes of Sarasota, Florida (Aaron is widely known as a stretching guru), for some help with stretching and range of motion. My problem was frequent migraine headaches and some aging as I am 73 years old. Jan has not only helped with my stretching, she has counseled me with diet, meditation, and exercise. The basics of the "3LS Wellness Program" have been my goal througout the year and I have enjoyed a great deal of improvement in all areas of my health. Jan does much more than bodywork. She treats the cause of your discomfort. I have had lots of bodywork done over the past 30 years and have never had anyone as competent as Jan DeCourtney. -- Charles Smith, Arvada
Jan is a sensitive and caring person with strong yet gentle hands. She worked with me while I was recovering from ACL surgery (knee surgery). Her knowledge and skills brought my leg such relief! She helped lessen the pain and discomfort increasing my ability to continue with my life full force. Thanks Jan. -- C. G., Englewood
I originally went to Jan because of severe pain and nighttime numbness in both of my wrists. Because I am a scientist who uses the computer intensively at work, my carpal tunnel syndrome was seriously hampering my present (and future!) ability to perform my work. With a few sessions of neuromuscular therapy and massage, my wrists felt much better and the nighttime numbness and pain were gone. Now, ten months later, my wrists hardly ever bother me, although I have the same job. I only occasionally see Jan now for this therapy, and only as a "touch-up." I highly recommend Jan. -- S.V., Boulder
Jan, Thanks so much for all of your guidance, love and support. You have been an integral part of our lives on the road to wellness and happiness. We can't thank you enough. -- A.H. & M.B., Boulder
Jan, I feel wonderful. My headache [of 16 days duration] is gone. You have given me a wonderful present, thank you, thank you. You are a gifted person who has found her way and I am grateful our paths have crossed. -- M.S., Boulder
Jan is respectful and sensitive to my specific requests regarding the degree of pressure, etc. as well as intuitive about giving exactly what is needed in the session therapeutically. -- C.B., Boulder
Thank you so much for your nurturing, therapeutic massage. I found myself refreshed and relaxed - some things I need more of. -- S.N., Boulder
Thank you so much on behalf of all the corporate nurses that received massages. They were very pleased and really enjoyed the relaxation and treatment. -- T.R., Broomfield
Thank you for being available to give massages at our convention. We had such good comments from our members indicating their appreciation of your services. Thank you again! -- M.H., Boulder
The booklet Massage Your Baby was very easy to read and understand. It is a great book - Thank you so much! -- E.D., Boulder
The massage you gave me definitely helped alleviate much of the tension I've carried in recent weeks. Thanks again.-- W.A., Boulder
Everyone really enjoyed the massages! -- K.W., Boulder
Jan's massages are wonderful! I always look forward to my appointments with her - I leave her office feeling relaxed, loose and lighter. Thanks Jan! -- C.H., Superior
My continuing recovery from quadriplegia is testament to this miracle of life. I have found that healing requires a deep energetic shift inside oneself. Polarity facilitates that process and can provide relief of pain and congestion. Deep relaxation allows the body's natural healing power to take over without the usual resistance. Profound insights also come easily and naturally through this gentle, loving approach. -- P.H., Boulder
Thanks Jan. I'm still thinking about how awesome your massage was! The effects are still with me. -- M.B.S., Boulder
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