Where are you located?

We are in Goose Hollow Healing Collective at 2177 SW Main St. up in the SW hills close to MAC club.

Is there parking?

Yes, we have a parking lot in the back of the building and free parking on the street for 90 minutes.

How often should I receive bodywork?

Frequency of massage will vary from person to person. For people that are not experiencing any particular pain, we recommend getting massage every 3-4 weeks. For specific ailments massage is recommended more frequently at first (once a week for 3-6 weeks) this allows the muscles to memorize that being in a relaxed state is how they're supposed to be. Over a period of sessions we will reevaluate and recommend a maintenance schedule that fits your needs. Always listen to your body. If you are sore, stressed, or in pain... you probably should get massage!

What’s the difference between table and Thai massage?

Thai massage focuses on balancing energy pathways and opening up space in the body through compression, acupressure and stretching. Thai Massage in the west is known as "Yoga done to you". Tha Massage is much different from other massage modalities. In Swedish, Deep Tissue and other "western" massage modalities our focus is to target areas in the body that are are ailing you on a very physical level. Thai Massage is an ancient practice that works on all layers of the body, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Wether or not you choose Thai or Therapeutic Massage at True Bleu, we will incorporate physical therapy techniques and help curate a unique approach for your needs.

Can you feel the knots?

We are intuitive in our approach and have been practicing using our arms, elbows, feet, hands, and forearms for a long time over 14 years! After a while of doing massage you become very in tune with where people generally hold tightness. Trigger points (the "knots" you refer to) are mapped out throughout the body. It is common that people have trigger points in the same places. Yes, we can feel that!

Should I fully undress?

Undressing for a massage session allows the therapist to use topical cream, oil, or lotion to create less friction on the skin, allow smoother transitions, and get full efficiency out of the session. Generally, we encourage our clients to be in their underwear. However, please undress to your comfort level. The only thing that will be exposed will be the arms, legs, and back. I have had people undress all the way and people that leave all of their clothes on. It is all up to you.

How do you help with anxiety?

We are trained in various mindfulness and somatic practices. We understand the nervous system and how it plays into your chronic holding patterns. The mind-body system is one. Craniosacral therapy and somatic dialogue and fascial unwinding is generally what we are practicing. Please follow @sophiesomatics on insta or TikTok to learn more about this.

Will I have an emotional release?

Emotional releases happen fairly often in our practice. While emotional release does relieve tension and provide relief, it is not the goal of our sessions. Emotions arise for our clients for various reasons - it is common for us to hear that clients feel safe and seen. Unwinding fascia unwinds emotions!

What can I expect in a bodywork session at Bloom Bodywork?

We provide massage therapy for pain management and are educated in how to hold space for folks with trauma. Your session depends on what your goal is - If you wish to explore more somatic dialogue work, which dives into what you are holding in your body we can do that, or we can do a therapeutic massage. Our sessions combine Thai massage, PT techniques, simple guided imagery, and craniosacral holds. We focus on unwinding fascia and calming the nervous system no matter what.