Frequently Asked Questions

Get well acquainted with our practice, services, therapists, and policies by reading all the information on this page at your own pace.

Questions About Our Practice

Does Tainica accept health insurance?

Unfortunately no, we do not take insurance based clients.

Are Your Therapists Licensed?

Yes. Our therapists are Licensed in Neuromuscular Massage Therapy and trained in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration

What Type Of Massage Do You Offer?

We focus on specialized medical massage and traditional modalities. Visit Our Services Page to Learn more about each individual service.

How Long Have You Been in Business?

Tainica Therapeutics first launch in November 2021. Our lead specialist and instructor has been a practing Massage Therapist for over 14 years.

Questions About Your Session

Do You Talk The During Massage?

For gentle massages, there is usually little to no conversation unless the therapist needs you to change your laying position. However, during more intense and corrective procedures, the therapist will maintain a consistent conversation with you to gauge your pain tolerance and provide guidance on the procedures being performed.

What Should I Expect During My First Session?

We will start by taking a body assessment to determine the best path of treatment, as well as discuss your goals and expectations.

Can I Tailor My Massage To My Liking?

To a certain extent yes.

The modalities being offered require a set amount of time to be completed fully, but if the client decides they would rather have more attention spent on certain issues, that IS allowed.

How Much Clothing Do I Have To Remove?

Only remove clothing YOU are comfortable removing.

We consider clothing left on as a personal boundary.

We will NOT ask you to remove any clothing and can work over your clothes for most types of massage.

What Happens If I Have An Emotional Release?

Dan, our lead therapist, is experienced in psychosomatic massage and known for his calming reassurance. If you experience an emotional release, he will pause the massage immediately, cover you with a sheet, and ask if you need more time. You can take as much time as you need to recover, and when you're ready, the massage will resume.

Questions about pre/post massage care

How Should I prepare For My Session?

Do NOT eat at least 1 hour prior to massage.

Shower if possible and do NOT put lotion on as it can interfere with the massage.

Have water on hand to stay hydrated.

What Should I do After My Massage?

We recommend drinking water as soon as possible. Massage therapy releases toxins from adhesions (knots) in your body that can only be removed through the urinary system.
If possible you should rest your muscles for a few hours.

Should I Expect Any Bruising?

For Myofascial Release, no.

Deep Tissue and modalities like Sports Massage can leave some swelling and potential bruising depending on the issue being addressed.

We do our very best to make sure we stay in your comfort levels to minimize bruising, however with certain muscular conditions it is sometimes unavoidable.

Will the Massage Hurt?

The type of massage you book determines whether it will be a relaxing experience or a more painful one. For instance, Myofascial Release or Sobada services provide a deeply relaxing experience, while Structural Integration or Neuromuscular Therapy may be more uncomfortable and painful.

How We Accommodate Clients' needs at Tanica

Our goal is to offer the immense physical and emotional benefits of massage to our community's members and ensure they feel understood and accommodated at our practice. Please scroll through our accommodations list below.

Are your therapists trauma informed?

Our therapists have received extensive training and education to provide a secure and welcoming environment, with specialized support for individuals experiencing PTSD, CPTSD, and sexual trauma. Our lead therapist, Dan, is known for his calming and reassuring demeanor, and he ensures verbal consent is obtained before and during the massage, especially when incorporating specialized neuromuscular techniques. Many clients have benefitted from his expertise and compassionate approach.

What is your policy on harassment?

We have a ZERO tolerance policy on any sexual conduct of any kind.
We do NOT offer sexual services and will not entertain any sexual conduct, including from the client.
Safety is a priority for the client and the therapist.
We respect our clientele and will not tolerate any kind of sexual behavior from our therapists. However, the same applies to our clients.
If at any point our therapists feel harassed, they CAN immediately end the massage and you will NOT receive a refund.