Frequently Asked Questions

Prior to your appointment, you will be asked to complete and/or update an intake form. Please use this opportunity to share any and all goals/objectives you wish to have addressed during your session.

A detailed intake and signed consent form ensures that you and your therapist are fully informed and able to provide the best care for your unique needs. Sharing clear insight into what your definition of success is and what limitations stand in your way unlocks the potential for your LMT to truly support your unique goals through objective-oriented bodywork.

• • Prior to treatment your therapist will review your goals for the session and any contraindications/modifications needed to ensure your safety whilst achieving the best results. Communication is key! If anything was missed during intake, please share with your therapist any modifications to the information provided upon intake.
  • Upon gaining agreement that the LMT is fully informed and has your consent to continue care, you will be left to undress to your level of comfort then lay down under the top sheet and blanket provided.
  • Clients must remain under sheet the entirety of the session. No exceptions. Only the portion of the body receiving bodywork will be exposed at any given time.
  • Your therapist will knock and request access to the room. If you are comfortable and covered, please issue audible permission to enter the space.
  • It is common for the therapist to inquire about your preferences for pressure (turn it up/down) and overall comfort. Your time on the table may also include educational instruction (stretching, feedback about findings during the session, recommendations/referrals, etc.).
  • Upon completion, your therapist will request that you take your time getting up. Some patients feel light headed and/or disoriented if they get up too fast. Please, take your time!

• Great question! Basically, we have a chat about your goals, and we get after the musculoskeletal components that contribute to your success(es).
• The most valuable tool you have in your personal wellness journey is your truth. Sharing clear insight into what your definition of success is and what limitations stand in your way unlocks the potential for your LMT to truly support your unique goals through objective-oriented bodywork.
• 60 minute sessions traditionally allow enough time for 1-2 focus areas to be thoroughly addressed. A longer duration is highly suggested if more than 1-2 issues are present.
• Objective-Based Massage involves a great deal of assessment & reassessment throughout the session to ensure progress is measurable/quantifiable.

• Your appointment starts and ends promptly within the window booked in consideration for other clients.
• We do our best to accommodate late arrivals (life happens), but if schedule does not allow flexibility, your therapist reserves the right to reduce the amount of hands-on time.

• 48 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Failure to cancel appointments at least 48 hours in advance or failure to show up for your appointment will result in a charge of 100% of the scheduled appointment fee which will be processed on the credit card retained on file to reserve appointment.
• Refunds for services cancelled more than 48 hours in advance might incur a processing fee (not to exceed 7% of eligible refund) to cover fees incurred by payment processors.
• Agile Bodywork LLC has a no refund policy on services completed.

We are located inside TLD Fitness at 1348 Taylor Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Taylor Ave is situated between Monroe and Plainfield off Leonard a little under 1/2 a mile east of US131. You will head north on Taylor for 0.2 miles and our building is on the right.

• It is important to drink loads of quality water after every session.
• Massage is a fantastic motivator for both the circulatory and lymphatic system! Drinking water amplifies and prolongs the healing effects of your massage.
• Dehydration after massage has been known to trigger headaches and sometimes even nausea or other unsavory ailments.

• There are loads of factors that contribute to an honest answer to this question:
• • Severity of presenting issue(s)
  • Duration of aiment(s)
  • Lifestyle
  • Other Support/Initiatives
  • Plus many more!
• Additionally, it is not uncommon for a massage therapist to refer you to other healthcare practitioners for additional support in your wellness journey.
• Many chronic conditions could warrant weekly or bi-weekly treatment at first with the goal of tapering down to less frequent visits for maintenance.

• Integrative bodywork combines various techniques and modalities to address the individual needs of clients comprehensively.
• We will have a chat about your goals & health history before we get after the musculoskeletal components that contribute to (or [sad trombone] impede) your success(es).
• The most valuable tool you have in your personal wellness journey is your truth. Sharing clear insight into what your definition of success is and what limitations stand in your way unlocks the potential for your LMT to truly support your unique goals through objective-oriented bodywork.
• Objective-Based Massage involves a great deal of assessment & reassessment throughout the session to ensure progress is measurable/quantifiable.