FAQ's
What does Premium Clinical massage therapy mean?
Premium reflects work from an experienced massage therapy professional. Premium work is leaps and bounds above the work one might experience when receiving from a novice or a budget massage therapy experience.
Clinical reflects work from an experienced massage therapy professional with a focus on achieving a productive clinical outcome, this can be specific to injury prevention or recovery treatments. Clinical work is not a luxury spa general feel good treatment, although the feel good chill out aspect can be included in the experience. Artsy Healer LLC operates within the physical location of Mandala Integrative Medicine Clinic.
Artsy Healer LLC offers experienced productive massage therapy treatments, premium clinical massage therapy offerings for all ages, specific to massage therapy needs and life transition stages.
I am a teacher, do you have flexible hours?
Clients may make a waitlist request for appointments outside of business hours. Waitlist requests are not guaranteed, and are more likely to be accommodated Sundays-Tuesdays 4-6pm.
How long do I need to wait after receiving a vaccine to receive a massage?
The current guidance is a recommended wait time of a minimum of 72 hours after any vaccination. Artsy Healer LLC recommends using this time frame as guidance when recovering from an infection that requires you to take antibiotics. Wait at least 72 hours after you are complete with the medication and feel healthy again before you consider scheduling a massage.
Is it okay to receive massage therapy if I have a cold, respiratory virus, or fever?
No, massage therapy is not okay to receive when you have a cold, respiratory virus, or fever. Please schedule your appointment for a time when you are healthy, for your own health and safety, for your massage therapist's health and safety, and for the health and safety of other clients your massage therapist comes into contact with.
Artsy Healer requires appointments to be rescheduled for temperatures 99 and above.
Can I receive massage at any time of my pregnancy?
Yes!!!
Massage therapy is a complementary and integrative healthcare service that supports pre-and postnatal mind-body in an evidence informed practice based on research, therapist expertise, and client preferences.
-there is no evidence that Massage can cause fetal harm, you may receive massage at any time during your pregnancy without fear of harm to you and your baby
-It is discriminatory and unethical (against the law) for a MT to refuse service to a pregnant woman, just as it is discriminatory and unethical to refuse service to folks with disabilities or who identify as LGBTQ
-high risk pregnancy is now raised to 40 years+, and Massage is indicated!!! (lowers blood pressure and all good things)
-yes! You can be prone!!! The ACOG has newer updated information and it is absolutely perfectly fine to be facedown during your massage with the appropriate measures like a squishy pregnant bolster
-104 Fahrenheit in a hot tub for 20 minutes is fine
-essential oils are fine!!! All of them! Unless the client is allergic to something specific, ask!
-Partner Massage and parent to infant Massage reduce depression improve the relationship and improve overall mood for both parents.
-Massaging the sacrum after C-section instead of having a catheter is an option
-C-section patient may receive massage as soon as vital signs are stable
-anyone! That has had any surgery may receive massage immediately after surgery (when you feel ready of course), this is peer reviewed research-massage is effective and it does not matter what type of massage.
-massage positively effects visfatin in breastmilk which improves babies weight gain
-It is totally fine to massage the ankles of a pregnant woman
-Massage does not cause miscarriage.
Do you accept HSA cards for payment?
Yes! Artsy Healer LLC is categorized at merchant 8011 medical practitioner and accepts HSA payments through Square.
Should I tip my massage therapist?
Artsy Healer LLC has adjusted the prices of services to reflect a living wage not dependent on tips.
Artsy Healer LLC understands that tip-fatigue is a thing, and is always grateful when clients gift a tip. Tipping is not an expectation on top of the price of service. Clients will have the option to tip or not, without judgement, at time of check-out.
It is customary in the United States to tip massage therapy services professionals 15-25% of the service price.
Some folks prefer to tip in set dollar amounts per hour increments of service. For example: $10 for a 30-60 min treatment, $15 for 75 min, $20 for 90 min, $25 for 105 min, and $30 for 120 min.
Insurance reimbursement will not reimburse for any tip amount, only for the price of the massage therapy service as listed publicly on the website and the super bill receipt.
Why do I have to hold my appointment with a credit card?
This is a safety measure. Your CC will not be charged unless you no-show for your appointment (as agreed to in the cancellation policy) or until the time of your massage appointment when you authorize the payment in person.
Unfortunately, there are "creepy" folks out there who are seeking massage services that are not therapeutic or legal. Credit card holds deter the creepers as they are less likely to schedule a therapeutic massage appointment under false pretenses when they are required to submit their real names and real credit card numbers.
Are there any add-on fees?
No, Artsy Healer LLC does not charge extra fees for any add-ons. The price for a prenatal massage is the same as oncology-sensitive, aromatherapy, cupping, or injury-specific work.
Do I undress completely for the massage treatment?
Many people choose to undress completely. This is up to the client’s comfort preferences. Some folks choose to keep their underwear on, and many young people will choose to wear a swimsuit or exercise clothes. You will be properly draped throughout your massage therapy treatment and only the body area being worked on will be undraped.
Do we have to listen to massage music?
No, you may request to listen to a musical preference, within reason. Clients have music veto power.
Do you do outcalls or travel to people's homes for appointments?
Artsy Healer LLC will schedule outcall appointments to a client's home for massage appointments when clients are no longer able to travel to their appointment due to terminal illness. This service is only offered to existing clientele upon request.
Do you work on minors?
Yes, Children 0-17 require a minor release form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Why are you wearing a mask during the massage?
Masking is a great option for massage therapists to stay healthy for their clients. Artsy Healer LLC masks up while working with clients in close proximity to the face, and is willing to mask the entire session if requested.
Premium reflects work from an experienced massage therapy professional. Premium work is leaps and bounds above the work one might experience when receiving from a novice or a budget massage therapy experience.
Clinical reflects work from an experienced massage therapy professional with a focus on achieving a productive clinical outcome, this can be specific to injury prevention or recovery treatments. Clinical work is not a luxury spa general feel good treatment, although the feel good chill out aspect can be included in the experience. Artsy Healer LLC operates within the physical location of Mandala Integrative Medicine Clinic.
Artsy Healer LLC offers experienced productive massage therapy treatments, premium clinical massage therapy offerings for all ages, specific to massage therapy needs and life transition stages.
I am a teacher, do you have flexible hours?
Clients may make a waitlist request for appointments outside of business hours. Waitlist requests are not guaranteed, and are more likely to be accommodated Sundays-Tuesdays 4-6pm.
How long do I need to wait after receiving a vaccine to receive a massage?
The current guidance is a recommended wait time of a minimum of 72 hours after any vaccination. Artsy Healer LLC recommends using this time frame as guidance when recovering from an infection that requires you to take antibiotics. Wait at least 72 hours after you are complete with the medication and feel healthy again before you consider scheduling a massage.
Is it okay to receive massage therapy if I have a cold, respiratory virus, or fever?
No, massage therapy is not okay to receive when you have a cold, respiratory virus, or fever. Please schedule your appointment for a time when you are healthy, for your own health and safety, for your massage therapist's health and safety, and for the health and safety of other clients your massage therapist comes into contact with.
Artsy Healer requires appointments to be rescheduled for temperatures 99 and above.
Can I receive massage at any time of my pregnancy?
Yes!!!
Massage therapy is a complementary and integrative healthcare service that supports pre-and postnatal mind-body in an evidence informed practice based on research, therapist expertise, and client preferences.
-there is no evidence that Massage can cause fetal harm, you may receive massage at any time during your pregnancy without fear of harm to you and your baby
-It is discriminatory and unethical (against the law) for a MT to refuse service to a pregnant woman, just as it is discriminatory and unethical to refuse service to folks with disabilities or who identify as LGBTQ
-high risk pregnancy is now raised to 40 years+, and Massage is indicated!!! (lowers blood pressure and all good things)
-yes! You can be prone!!! The ACOG has newer updated information and it is absolutely perfectly fine to be facedown during your massage with the appropriate measures like a squishy pregnant bolster
-104 Fahrenheit in a hot tub for 20 minutes is fine
-essential oils are fine!!! All of them! Unless the client is allergic to something specific, ask!
-Partner Massage and parent to infant Massage reduce depression improve the relationship and improve overall mood for both parents.
-Massaging the sacrum after C-section instead of having a catheter is an option
-C-section patient may receive massage as soon as vital signs are stable
-anyone! That has had any surgery may receive massage immediately after surgery (when you feel ready of course), this is peer reviewed research-massage is effective and it does not matter what type of massage.
-massage positively effects visfatin in breastmilk which improves babies weight gain
-It is totally fine to massage the ankles of a pregnant woman
-Massage does not cause miscarriage.
Do you accept HSA cards for payment?
Yes! Artsy Healer LLC is categorized at merchant 8011 medical practitioner and accepts HSA payments through Square.
Should I tip my massage therapist?
Artsy Healer LLC has adjusted the prices of services to reflect a living wage not dependent on tips.
Artsy Healer LLC understands that tip-fatigue is a thing, and is always grateful when clients gift a tip. Tipping is not an expectation on top of the price of service. Clients will have the option to tip or not, without judgement, at time of check-out.
It is customary in the United States to tip massage therapy services professionals 15-25% of the service price.
Some folks prefer to tip in set dollar amounts per hour increments of service. For example: $10 for a 30-60 min treatment, $15 for 75 min, $20 for 90 min, $25 for 105 min, and $30 for 120 min.
Insurance reimbursement will not reimburse for any tip amount, only for the price of the massage therapy service as listed publicly on the website and the super bill receipt.
Why do I have to hold my appointment with a credit card?
This is a safety measure. Your CC will not be charged unless you no-show for your appointment (as agreed to in the cancellation policy) or until the time of your massage appointment when you authorize the payment in person.
Unfortunately, there are "creepy" folks out there who are seeking massage services that are not therapeutic or legal. Credit card holds deter the creepers as they are less likely to schedule a therapeutic massage appointment under false pretenses when they are required to submit their real names and real credit card numbers.
Are there any add-on fees?
No, Artsy Healer LLC does not charge extra fees for any add-ons. The price for a prenatal massage is the same as oncology-sensitive, aromatherapy, cupping, or injury-specific work.
Do I undress completely for the massage treatment?
Many people choose to undress completely. This is up to the client’s comfort preferences. Some folks choose to keep their underwear on, and many young people will choose to wear a swimsuit or exercise clothes. You will be properly draped throughout your massage therapy treatment and only the body area being worked on will be undraped.
Do we have to listen to massage music?
No, you may request to listen to a musical preference, within reason. Clients have music veto power.
Do you do outcalls or travel to people's homes for appointments?
Artsy Healer LLC will schedule outcall appointments to a client's home for massage appointments when clients are no longer able to travel to their appointment due to terminal illness. This service is only offered to existing clientele upon request.
Do you work on minors?
Yes, Children 0-17 require a minor release form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Why are you wearing a mask during the massage?
Masking is a great option for massage therapists to stay healthy for their clients. Artsy Healer LLC masks up while working with clients in close proximity to the face, and is willing to mask the entire session if requested.
