Consent

Overview of Services

I understand that deep tissue massage therapy and somatic healing are intended to support my physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. These services aim to:

● Relieve chronic muscular tension

● Promote circulation and mobility

● Support emotional release and nervous system regulation

● Increase body awareness

● Accelerate injury recovery

Important Notes

● Deep tissue massage involves firm pressure and slow strokes to access deeper layers of muscle and fascia.

● Somatic healing may include guided breath work, exploration of emotional or physical sensations in the chakras and tissues, and energetic clearing with shamanic breath practices. Client responses vary from being in a deep internalized state to being in a full expressive state through the body, such as weeping and/or body shakes/convulsions.

● Symptoms may temporarily worsen before improving. This may include nerve pain, muscle soreness, or emotional sensitivity following sessions

● Every person responds differently

Possible Side Effects

● Muscle soreness, fatigue, detoxification symptoms (such as headache, nausea, lightheadedness, diarrhea, etc.,) or emotional fragility post-session

● Mild bruising or tenderness from deep tissue pressure, muscle scraping, and cupping

● Feeling tired, disoriented, or emotional post-session

Contraindications

Deep tissue massage and/or somatic release may not be suitable for individuals with the following (please inform your therapist if any apply):

● Acute injury, recent surgery, or open wounds

● Blood clots or bleeding disorders

● Severe osteoporosis

● Skin infections or rashes

● Uncontrolled high blood pressure

● Pregnancy (without medical clearance)

● Recent trauma or PTSD (for somatic work, must be approached gently and with informed awareness)

● Neurological conditions or seizures

● Fever, flu, or contagious illness