FAQ
Questions people actually ask
Grouped roughly in the order they come up. If yours is not here, email and it will get a real answer — and probably end up on this page.
Before you book
The things people ask before their first mobile appointment.
How much space do I need for a massage table?
About seven feet by ten feet of clear floor, which is less than most people picture. The table itself is roughly six and a half feet long and thirty inches wide; the rest is walking room on both sides.
A living room with the coffee table pushed aside is the most common choice. Bedrooms work if the bed can move a couple of feet. Finished basements are frequently the best room in the house — quiet, dark, and cool. If you are unsure, send a photo of the room when you book and you will get a straight answer before the day.
What do I need to provide?
A room, an electrical outlet within reach of the table for the heating pad, and somewhere to park. That is the whole list.
The table, heated top, fresh linens, blanket, bolsters, face cradle, oil, and a speaker all arrive with the therapist. You do not need to supply towels, sheets, or anything else.
Do I need to clean the house first?
No, and please do not. Nobody has ever cancelled or thought twice about a house that looked lived in. Laundry on the sofa, toys on the floor, and dishes in the sink are all invisible to a therapist who is looking at your shoulder.
The only thing that genuinely helps is deciding in advance which room the table is going in, so setup does not start with a tour.
How far in advance should I book?
It depends heavily on where you are. Lafayette, Louisville, and Superior can often accommodate same-week and sometimes same-day requests. Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, and Erie usually want a few days. Denver appointments are grouped onto set days and should be booked a week or more ahead.
Couples sessions need at least seven days everywhere, because a second licensed therapist has to be scheduled. Anniversary and holiday weekends book out three to four weeks.
Is there a travel fee?
Not anywhere in Boulder County — Lafayette, Louisville, Boulder, Longmont, Erie, and Superior are all included in the session price, as is Broomfield.
Denver addresses south of I-25 or east of I-225 carry a flat $25 travel fee, which is added at booking rather than at the end. Towns outside the standard service area are quoted individually before anything is confirmed.
During the session
What actually happens once the table is up.
What do I wear, and how does draping work?
Undress to whatever level you are comfortable with. Most clients keep underwear on; some do not; both are completely normal and neither changes the work in any meaningful way.
You are under a sheet and a blanket for the entire session. Only the area being worked on is uncovered, and it is re-covered before moving on. This is not negotiable or adjustable — it is how licensed massage works, every time, for every client.
For sports massage with a lot of assisted stretching, plenty of clients stay in shorts and a fitted top instead. Say so when you book.
Do I have to talk during the massage?
No. There is a short intake at the start about pressure, problem areas, and anything medical worth knowing, and after that the session can be completely silent.
If you want to chat, that is fine too. The only feedback that is genuinely needed mid-session is about pressure, and a single word covers it.
How much pressure should I ask for?
More than you think, and then adjust. Most people under-report what they want at the start of a first session and then mention at the end that they would have liked more.
The useful distinction is between a sensation that makes you want to breathe into it and one that makes you tense up or hold your breath. The first is productive. The second is not, and it should be said out loud immediately rather than endured politely.
Can I have a massage if I am pregnant?
Yes. Prenatal sessions are available from the second trimester onward with no restrictions, and in the first trimester with clearance from your provider.
Sessions are done in a supported side-lying position, never face-down on a table with a cut-out. Some conditions — preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, placenta previa, clotting disorders — require written clearance from your provider before booking. Please raise anything relevant before the appointment rather than during it.
What if I fall asleep?
That is a good outcome, not an awkward one. It happens in a large share of relaxation sessions and it is the clearest sign the work is doing what it is meant to.
You will be woken gently at the end. If you would rather not be, say so beforehand and the therapist will pack down quietly and let themselves out.
Payment, policies, and safety
The administrative parts, stated plainly so there are no surprises.
How do I pay, and is gratuity expected?
Card is taken at the time of booking or at the end of the session, whichever you prefer. Cash, Venmo, and Zelle are all accepted. A receipt is emailed either way.
Gratuity is genuinely optional and never prompted for. If you would like to leave one, 15–20% is the customary range for bodywork, and it makes no difference at all to how you are treated if you do not.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel or reschedule more than 24 hours ahead at no charge. Inside 24 hours, 50% of the session price is charged. A no-show is charged in full.
Couples sessions have a 48-hour window rather than 24, because two therapists have held the time.
Genuine emergencies, illness, and Colorado weather are handled like a human being would handle them. The policy exists for repeat late cancellations, not for the day your kid spikes a fever.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Precision Mobile Massage operates under a current Colorado massage therapist licence, and carries professional liability insurance covering in-home work.
The licence number is in the footer of every page on this site. You are welcome to verify it with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations, and any therapist worth booking will tell you the same.
Is this a therapeutic practice only?
Yes, without exception. This is a licensed therapeutic massage practice. Sessions are professionally draped from start to finish, and any booking that suggests otherwise is cancelled immediately and without a refund.
This is stated plainly because every legitimate mobile practice has to state it, and because clients booking a real massage deserve to know exactly what kind of business they are inviting into their home.
Should I book if I am unwell?
No — please reschedule. Fever, active infection, contagious skin conditions, or anything you would stay home from work for all mean the appointment should move, and it will move without a fee.
Some conditions mean massage needs adapting rather than cancelling: recent surgery, blood clots or a history of them, uncontrolled high blood pressure, active cancer treatment, or a recent injury. None of these are automatic no answers, but they need mentioning at booking so the session can be planned properly, and a few need clearance from your doctor.
Can I book on behalf of someone else, or buy a gift certificate?
Yes to both. Gift certificates are available for any service and length, are emailed as a PDF, and do not expire.
If you are booking for someone else, please make sure they know it is happening and have agreed to it — a surprise massage therapist at the door is a worse gift than it sounds. The intake conversation happens directly with whoever is receiving the session.
Still not answered?
Email [email protected] or call(303) 555-0142. Questions about whether massage is appropriate for a specific condition are welcome and are never treated as an obstacle to booking.
No more questions? Pick a time.
Booking takes about a minute, and the confirmation email includes everything above in short form.
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