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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST TREATMENT?

To ensure that you are prepared for your first appointment, please make sure you have a list of all current medications. If you wish to DIRECT BILL your insurance company, please ensure you have an ACTIVE prescription from your medical doctor and your insurance member information.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY FIRST SESSION?

During your first appointment, we will sit down together and go over your health history. Please be aware that the initial massage may be 10-15 minutes shorter than your following massages as we will need the first 10-15 minutes to fill out and go over your health history and then I would follow this with a brief explanation for your informed consent. After the consent, I may do an assessment to find out further information regarding any pain or restricted range of motion. Following the assessment we can begin the massage for the remainder of the booked time.

CAN I USE MY INSURANCE BENEFITS AT YOUR CLINIC?

Yes! Benefits can be used toward massage treatment. 
If you wish for Level Massage Therapy to direct bill your insurance company on your behalf, please make sure you bring a medical prescription to your first appointment and your insurance card or information.

WHAT IS CUPPING THERAPY OR MYOFASCIAL DECOMPRESSION AND HOW DO THE TWO DIFFER

Cupping Therapy is a treatment method using negative pressure on soft tissue. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine, Cupping Therapy has been known in this culture to reduce pain and draw toxins from the body. However, research shows this is not scientifically the effect Cupping Therapy has on the body. In Chinese medicine, cup placement can be correlated with meridian lines, similarly to acupuncture and  can be placed in specific locations to affect other areas of the body. With Myofascial Decompression, using negative pressure helps to separate the many layers of soft tissue in that area. Creating space between the layers of tissues alters the viscosity of the ground substance and enables the tissues to slide and glide much easier. Myofascial Decompression is very effective and can be measured before and after to show quantified results. Currently Grace and Michelle are qualified to treat using cupping therapy. Grace, however, is the only Therapist certified in  Myofascial Decompression between Detroit and Toronto. 

HOW LONG WILL THE MARKS LAST AFTER A CUPPING THERAPY TREATMENT?

Cupping therapy marks typically last for about 7-10 days. However, the duration may vary depending on the individual's skin type, hydration and level of activity. 

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