Your first visit
Here is what a first appointment usually looks like, from scheduling through the time you leave. We can adjust as needed along the way.
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New Client First Visit
The 90 minutes is the total appointment time, including a brief conversation about your goals, comfort, and preferences, followed by massage shaped around you.
The Home Within is at 325 NW 21st Avenue, Suite 102, in Northwest Portland. Entrance and accessibility details
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Book your first visitFinding the practice
325 NW 21st Avenue, Suite 102, Portland, OR 97209.
Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin on time and make the most of your full session. The front entrance is secured; you’ll receive entry instructions before your visit. Once inside, please take a seat in the waiting room to the left of the staircase.
Access to the practice requires stairs. The entrance is not wheelchair accessible.
Entrance details and questions about accessBefore you arrive
You will receive details about location, timing, pricing, policies, what to wear, and how to prepare. Please complete your intake form before your appointment. It covers the health information I need to provide safe massage.
Arrival and intake
We’ll talk through your goals, pressure preferences, areas to include or avoid, and anything that would help you feel comfortable. Only information relevant to massage safety is needed. You may keep clothing on or choose the level of undress that feels right; we’ll discuss draping before the session.
During the session
You can ask for more or less pressure, request a change, pause, or end the session at any time. Silence and conversation are both welcome. I will only work on the areas we agree on together.
Afterward
You will have time to get up slowly and reorient before leaving. I may share a simple observation or an option to try at home connected to your goals. Rebooking is always optional.
If it feels useful, you may also choose a card from one of my reflection decks and photograph it to carry the prompt with you into the days ahead. This is entirely optional.
Payment & gratuity
When booking through this website, new and returning clients provide a card for that appointment’s cancellation or missed appointment fees, or may choose full prepayment. The cancellation card is not charged when booking and is separate from an optional card saved for future in-office payments. With your approval, a card saved for future payments can be charged after your visit. MassageBook directory and Reserve with Google bookings require prepayment. Your receipt will be emailed, and gratuity is never expected.
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Accepting new clients
Appointments are available for massage sessions of 60, 90, and 120 minutes. New clients can begin with a 90 minute first appointment that includes a brief conversation and massage.
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