Frequently Asked Questions:
Why am I not able to just call the business?
A: I started out with a business line, however, due to being a google voice number, spammers have spoofed it and now harass the general public via the business number. To stop this, I decided to use only email for now, as I monitor it frequently. Another reason an email may be easier to reach the business is due to the quiet nature of what we do, it’s more likely than not the phone will be on silent to avoid startling someone in session.
Why did you move your business?
A: As I deal with chronic body pain, it can be difficult to maintain a physical location. For now. I do hope to have a studio again someday after some care. An example of that self care is moving out of the city! I will be taking less appointments than before, however, I am still available for some in-home massage therapy or dance lessons.
I have terrible reactions to strong scents/odors, is this an issue at your studio?
A: I hear ya! Each morning the studio is cleansed with a palo santo or sage burning. Our lotions and creams are all scent free and diffusers are only used in the massage rooms when aromatherapy is a part of the client’s program. Outside of these occasions we try to keep mindful of sensitivities to strong odors in order to not exacerbate someone’s allergies.
How can I prep for my session?
A: Great question! And it will certainly depend on the service you booked. Generally, we ask that everyone coming into the studio for session be recently showered and not use any strong scents or colognes before arriving. If you are coming in for just stretching or shiatsu, we ask you wear appropriate, comfortable clothing that allows you to move and be moved by your practitioner.
I get that COVID is thought as “over”, but I still worry since I have chronic health conditions and also live with other family members who are high risk. What precautions do you take?
A: These times are scary when you never know what you might pick up walking through the city. If you prefer your practitioner to wear a mask, we can absolutely accommodate. The studio space is also frequently cleaned and the rooms are disinfected after each session.
What if I need a massage because of some constant pain but the process just makes me uncomfortable?
A: Receiving bodywork is a very personal thing. For many reasons clients have said they don’t enjoy receiving bodywork. And whether it is being touched or the undressing process that causes the anxiety, we can work with you and find a way to get you some pain relief in the capacity that is comfortable for YOU. That can look like just stretching in our studio, or a chair reflexology. We can do more compassionate touch techniques that don’t require any rigorous movement. We can do a combination of things and move at a pace that is right for you and your needs.
Why is a tribe mentioned on your site?
A: Breath & Balance Massage Studio, LLC wants to honor the history of our land and those that came before us by acknowledging that Albany Park in Chicago is on the traditional territories of the Council of the Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi tribes. Without this acknowledgment would be a continued disservice to all Indigenous people.
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