1. Schedule on your day off
For you to get the most out of your treatment, it's best to schedule
when there is not a lot of activity planned later- especially if it's
your first treatment. Those familiar with Shiatsu and its effects
sometimes prefer the opposite, like a musician on a day of performance.
However, in my experience, most people prefer to be treated on days
when the rest of the day won't be very demanding. For more about what
to expect from the treatment, click here.
3.
Wear loose, flexible clothing
You will want to be comforable, and you would not want to limit the
treatment's effects by wearing restrictive clothing. Some examples
of what would work best are: exercise clothing, or sweatpants and
T-shirt. An example of what might not work would be denim jeans, or
anything tight-fitting and not flexible.
For more about the treatment, click here.
4.
Review your history
My intake process factors in major influences in present health
and lifestyle as well as past history. Any kind of conditions, accidents,
surgeries, diagnoses, and the healing processes thereafter will be
reviewed. This is an overview of your history and can be as brief
as you are comforable with. Keep in mind that more information gathered
is better, as this makes possible the accurate adjustment of how I
apply the treatment.
For more about how Shiatsu is applied and to view my intake form,
click here.
5.
Turn off electronics if needed
This is primarily for your
benefit; some people are quite startled when their phone rings during
treatments.
Unless the ring is extremely loud, it probably wouldn't bother me.
Another influence which can distract many people is the presence of
wind: a ceiling fan, or
proximity to an air conditioning vent can make some people uncomfortable.
Again, this wouldn't bother me and is for your benefit.
6.
Treatment cost
The only way my cost increases is when you are located outside
of Orleans Parish and parts of Jefferson Parish. The cost is $75 per
session, not per hour, period. The session itself is usually just
over an hour, and we will need time to catch up; you'll need one and
a half to two hours. For more about the treatment, click here.
7.
Prepare the treatment space
Some people like to burn
incense or do a little yoga or breathing. Others need to move a piece
of furniture to make room for my mat. If you need assistance with
any of this, please don't hesitate to ask. All you will need to do
is prepare a clean, comfortable healing space; if you already have
one, then you're ready!
