Immediately after
First hour
- Drink water — helps your body flush metabolic waste
- Avoid intense exercise for the rest of the day
- Stay warm — gentle movement only
What to Expect
Before your session
Leading up to your appointment
From booking to the moment Monika rings your doorbell — everything you need to know.
- 01
After booking
- Instant email confirmation with date, time and address
- Monika receives your booking and reviews it
- First-time clients: a separate email with the Health Intake Form arrives within minutes
- 02
Complete Health Intake Form first-timers only
- Submit at least 24 hours before your appointment
- Monika reviews it before your session and may contact you if anything needs clarification
- 03
Day before — reminder
- Friendly reminder email the day before
- Last chance to update anything — new symptoms, address change, parking note
- 04
Prepare your space 30 min before
- Quiet room with enough space for the table (about 2 × 1 metres)
- Comfortable temperature — you'll be warm under the linen
- Optional: dim lighting, candles, your own music if you prefer
- Have a glass of water nearby
- 05
When Monika arrives
- Arrives 5–10 minutes early to set up
- Brings: massage table, fresh linen, oils, music (if you'd like)
- Quick 5-minute conversation to confirm focus areas, pressure preference, any new changes
During your treatment
What happens on the table
A minute-by-minute walkthrough of a 60- and 90-minute session. So nothing feels new on the day.
- 0–5 min
Settling in
Monika steps out while you undress to your comfort level (most clients stay in underwear). Get under the linen — face up or face down depending on the treatment plan. Relax. Monika returns when you're ready.
- 5–10 min
Opening
Gentle warming strokes. Monika identifies tension patterns and sets a pressure baseline. You'll be asked: "Is this pressure comfortable?" Feel free to ask for more or less anytime.
- 10–45 min10–75 min · 90 min session
Main treatment
Focused work on the areas you've identified. Pressure adjusts based on your feedback. For Remedial, specific techniques (myofascial, NMT, MET, trigger point) are applied as needed.
You can speak up anytime — pressure too much or too little, area too sensitive, anything. There's no "wrong" feedback.
- 45–55 min75–85 min · 90 min
Integration
Lighter, longer strokes — your body integrates the work. Gentle stretches if appropriate for the treatment.
- Last 5 min
Closing
Slow finishing. Monika steps out while you get up gradually. A glass of water — take your time, no rush to stand up or leave the room.
Post-treatment
What to expect after
How your body responds in the hours and days after a session. All of this is normal — and helps you plan around it.
Same day
How you might feel
- Some clients feel deeply relaxed and sleepy
- Others feel light and energised
- Both responses are completely normal
24–48 hours
Possible mild soreness
- Slight tenderness from deep work (Deep Tissue, Remedial)
- This is your body integrating the release
- Continue drinking water
- Light stretching or walking helps
Within a week
Lasting effects
- Improvements in mobility, sleep and stress levels
- For chronic issues: 2–4 sessions typically needed for lasting change
- Monika may suggest a follow-up if appropriate
Quick tips
A few don'ts
Four small things that make a real difference to how well the session lands.
- Don't
Eat a heavy meal
Within 1 hour before the session — uncomfortable when lying face down, and your body is busy digesting instead of relaxing.
- Don't
Drink alcohol
Affects circulation, blunts your feedback signals, and amplifies any post-session soreness. Save it for the evening after.
- Don't
Apply lotions or oils
Skip the body lotion beforehand — Monika brings her own high-quality oils selected for massage work.
- Don't
Worry about tidiness
Focus on a quiet space, not a clean house. Monika has seen everything — just clear a path and a corner for the table.
Ready when you are
Book your first session
Now that you know what to expect, the rest is easy. Pick a time and Monika will come to you. Pay on arrival — cash or card, no deposit.