After completing the 600 hour program at Potomac Massage Training Institutein Friendship Heights February 2010, I gained a thorough understanding of human anatomy and physiology. I have become certified by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work, a member of American Massage Therapy Association, and licensed in the state of Maryland. I mainly practice Myofacial Release, Swedish and Deep Tissue massage during a session, however I have studied Shiatsu, Reflexology, Polarity, Trigger Point, Active Isolated Stretching, Reiki, and Thai Yoga Massage.
I have volunteered to give massage at the Special Love, Inc Parents Getaway Weekend in 2009 and 2010. In 2009 I was a teacher intern for the Heart of Touch class offered at PMTI, offering an introduction to massage techniques, in addition to 18 hours of volunteering to give seated massage at a nursing home and Rockville fair events with PMTI staff.
The massage you receive from me can be on a massage table or massage chair. Clean sheets and lotion or oil are provided. Relaxing music is provided, however if you have something you would prefer to play during your massage that is fine. Massages are usualy schedulded for 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Allow time before the session to meet, fill out a health intake form, and discuss expectations for the session (what you want work on, for example, low back pain). Please be aware of past injuries or conditions that may contraindicate a massage.
Your are responsible to alert your massage therapist of medical conditions. The massage therapist is not qualified to perform spinal or skeletal adjustments, diagnose, prescribe, or treat physical or mental illness. If there are any questions regarding massage, indications or contraindications, what to expect, ect. please e-mail me at blacklavendar@yahoo.com
Payment is due after the session in check or cash only, please be courteous and change or cancel an appointment 24 hours in advance.
All sessions are confidential, any information about the client is stored and not shared with other clients.
Sexual behavior between client and massage therapist is ALWAYS unethical and inappropriate, and will result in immediate termination of the session with no refunds.