FAQ
Faqs and Thoughts
We understand that people likely have a lot of questions on our services. Because of this, we’ve tried to answer some of the most common. See below for more information.
Generally speaking, there will be between four and six couples for a standard workshop, along with one or two instructors to help guide you. (Private sessions, of course, only have you, your partner, and your instructor).
You don’t need to bring anything but yourself; we’ll provide everything you need to get started. That said, if you have skin allergies, you are allowed to bring your own lotion so that you can make sure you have the best experience possible. (Note: Please don’t bring lotions that smell strongly in order to avoid disturbing others in the workshop.)
For individuals giving a massage, we recommend clothing that’s comfortable and loose and that you don’t mind potentially being stained with oils and creams. We highly recommend wearing a short-sleeved shirt or tank top because you will be using all of your arms and even your shoulders.
When getting a massage, most people opt to either wear nothing (while still being professionally draped) or only underwear; that said, we ultimately encourage you to wear whatever’s comfortable.
Of course! Your personal modesty is incredibly important to us, and we strive to provide ways for all individuals to learn while still remaining comfortable. You are allowed to wear whatever you are most comfortable in while in the group workshops. We have a private changing aree for you as well.
In addition, private sessions are available if a group setting is simply too uncomfortable for you.
Our primary goal is to teach you how to give an amazing massage. This involves teaching you a wide variety of effective techniques, from the basics to more advanced methods. However, we are especially good at adapting our workshops to meet the needs of the particpants.
Our small group workshop begins with an introduction where your instructors will go over precautions, challenges you may face, how to get comfortable, and other basics to help you get started. Then, one partner will get on the table, and the other will be guided in how to give a proper massage.
This lasts about an hour and 15 minutes. Then, we’ll take a break, and the two will switch roles. After both partners have had their turn, we’ll close the workshop with a Q&A session so that you can learn more about the process.
First of all: We love this question! Once you complete your workshop, you’ll have access to our training videos and more, which can help you continue to improve your skills. In addition, you’ll be eligible for advanced classes, and we’ll send you monthly newsletters that can be quite informative.
Of course! In order to accommodate you, we’ll modify the techniques, and teach your partner how to provide a massage that will be beneficial to your pregnancy. That said, we do encourage you to speak to your doctor to make sure everything is alright beforehand; in addition, we ask that you inform us, as well, so that we can make sure everything is prepared for you.
Of course; just make sure to call or email us so that we can set things up. Also, you can always set up a private workshop for you and your friends.
Unfortunately, because of our workshops’ limited sizes, we can not guarantee a refund if you cancel with less than seven days’ notice. We will try to fill your spot, though, and if we do, we will give you a full refund.
If you know you’ll be missing a workshop and send us an email notice more than 72 hours beforehand, we will still try to fill your spot, but we will provide you with credit for a future workshop if we can’t.
No; this workshop is solely for recreational purposes, and so does not offer any of these upon completion.
*Do you have further questions about our services? Then consider calling or emailing today. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Reviews
J. M.
This was a brilliant class to take!! Super professional and educational!! Even though there were many couples in the room, he was able to personalize each couples needs. He taught maneuvers that were very successful and easy to do. He definitely knows what he is doing!!
Robyn S.
This workshop is fantastic – I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about massage and/or who wants to share the gift of massage with a friend, family member, or loved one. The instruction Joe gave throughout the evening was thorough, easy-to-follow, and fun. The best part was his customized approach of teaching to his audience’s interests (instead of rattling off any kind of memorized lesson plan). I appreciated his attention and response to our requests, and his hands-on demonstration was a treat to watch (and receive!). His passion and knowledge is evident from the moment you meet him – he is truly a guru in his field.
Julie D.
My partner and I get regular massages and wanted to learn how to give each other massages in between the pro sessions. “Touch” is high on both of our love language profiles so we figured the workshop would be a perfect way to enhance our connection. Joe’s workshop provided us with a fun, engaging and highly effective forum to practice multiple techniques in an intimate classroom “lab” environment. His welcoming, warm demeanor, experienced facilitation and great insights on giving and receiving feedback from your partner all combined to create a truly unique and worthwhile learning experience. Post-workshop, we were provided with a thorough list of resources, including videos to help us remember and reinforce specific massage techniques. We feel well-supported and encouraged to keep practicing the power of touch together.
Mimi H.
Joe not only gives excellent massages, he is the perfect person to run a couples workshop. He makes the evening so fun. My husband was hesitant to go to the workshop. He thought there would be a lot of uncomfortable moments, which there were none. In fact we came away very impressed with how Joe made everyone feel comfortable and how we all learned how to give a decent massage without becoming fatigued. My husband now is willing and able to give me a massage…not as good as Joe’s but at least my hubby’s is free.
Rosanne G.
An amazingly powerful experience for us as a couple that has been together for 46 years. This 3 hour session with Joe taught us a new way to nurture and please each other in an enlightening way. He put us at ease right away and the studio was very comfortable. This workshop is a must for couples who are dedicated to continuing to build their relationship in a passionate, nurturing, healthy way.
Annette H
Invaluable experience and exceedingly enlightening. It was a great experience and expanded my awareness of touch.