Important Note on Deep Tissue Recovery: Deep tissue bodywork targets deeper muscle layers, which can sometimes result in temporary muscle soreness (DOMS) for a few days following your session. This is a completely normal part of the muscle release process.

If you prefer a lighter, more relaxing touch instead, we are happy to accommodate you! Please notify the front desk or your massage therapist before your session starts if you would like to switch your appointment to a Swedish massage.

Massage history helps your therapist select appropriate pressure and techniques. Individual responses vary, and temporary tenderness, tightness, or muscle soreness may sometimes occur after massage, particularly after deeper or focused work, after a long interval between massages, or when receiving massage for the first time.

I understand that I am responsible for communicating with my massage therapist during the session if the pressure, positioning, stretching, technique, or treatment becomes painful or uncomfortable. I understand that I may request lighter pressure, a change in technique or positioning, or that treatment of a particular area be stopped at any time.

Massage therapy is not medical diagnosis or medical treatment. If I experience severe, worsening, unusual, or persistent pain, numbness, weakness, significant swelling, loss of function, difficulty moving, or other concerning symptoms following my session, I understand that I should seek evaluation from an appropriate licensed healthcare provider.

Cancellation, No-Show & Card Authorization Policy

All appointments require at least 24 hours’ advance notice to cancel or reschedule.

I confirm I selected my service above and agree to the cancellation, no-show, and card authorization policy. I understand I may be charged up to 100% of the scheduled service cost for late cancellations, no-shows, or same-day reschedules.

I understand that appointment time is reserved specifically for me, and late cancellations or no-shows prevent the business from offering that time to another client.

I agree that cancellations or reschedule requests are only valid once confirmed by Somatic Massage Therapy & Spa by text, email, phone, app notification, or booking system record.

I authorize Somatic Massage Therapy & Spa to charge my card on file for:

• scheduled services
• completed services
• missed appointments
• late cancellations
• same-day reschedules
• applicable fees

I agree that the business’s booking records, timestamps, text messages, email confirmations, intake form, signed authorization, and appointment history may be used as proof of the appointment, policy agreement, cancellation status, and authorization to charge.

This authorization applies to today’s appointment and future appointments booked with Somatic Massage Therapy & Spa unless revoked in writing before the cancellation period begins.