Answers to Frequently-Asked Questions

Where is your office located?

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.

What are the lengths of sessions and your rates?

For consultations and bodywork, the fee is $60 per hour. Sessions are:

1/2 hour, $30
1 hour, $60
1-1/2 hour, $90

Sessions that focus exclusively on Polarity Therapy are usually 1-1/2 hours long and are $90.

The fee for psychotherapy 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.

How is payment accepted?

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.

Is insurance accepted for massage and bodywork sessions?

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.

How much notice do I need to give if I wish to cancel an appointment?

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.

Do you make house calls?

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.

How often should I receive a massage or bodywork session?

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.

Will massage alter the chiropractic adjustment I just received?

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.

I have a cold, should I still receive a massage?

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.

What should I wear for my session? During a massage, how much clothing will I need to remove?

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.

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