Friendly Reminder: This Is a Massage Therapy Office — Not a Spa

A therapist provides personalized craniosacral therapy in a calming, private office setting, promoting relaxation and well-being.

Before you schedule a session with me I would like to clarify that my business is not a spa, medical spa, salon, or resort-style facility.

This is a private, appointment-only massage therapy office.

I work hard to make my office feel comfortable, peaceful, welcoming, and as private as reasonably possible. I want you to be able to relax, feel safe, and have uninterrupted time during your session. However, I do not provide many of the amenities that people may associate with a traditional day spa.

What You Will Not Find Here

I do not have shower facilities.

I do not provide robes, slippers, hand towels, wine, alcoholic beverages, facials, pedicures, hair services, salon services, or other spa-style amenities.

There is not a separate changing room where you change into a robe before being escorted into a treatment room.

When it is time for your massage, you will be given privacy in the massage room to undress to your comfort level and get underneath the sheet and blanket.

I strongly recommend using the restroom before your session. You are always welcome to use the restroom during your appointment if necessary, but you will need to put your clothing back on before leaving the massage room.

Why I Don't Provide Robes

I have chosen not to provide robes for several reasons.

One of the biggest is my commitment to using natural fibers whenever reasonably possible.

My massage sheets and blankets are cotton rather than synthetic materials.

I have not found a practical 100% cotton robe option that works well for my business without creating an enormous amount of additional laundry, water use, and energy consumption.

Heavy terry-cloth robes in particular require significant washing and drying.

For a small, private massage office, that simply doesn't make sense environmentally or practically.

A Greener Approach

Experience eco-friendly relaxation at this environmentally conscious massage therapy office. Utilizing sustainable products such as cotton sheets and holistic oils, this space focuses on minimizing waste and promoting environmental awareness.

I try to operate my business with environmental impact in mind.

The building uses hand dryers rather than disposable hand towels. I use foaming Castile-style soap, typically with lavender or peppermint, and environmentally conscious tissue products whenever possible.

I do not provide shower facilities. This avoids unnecessary additional cleaning between sessions in the restroom and prevents cross-contamination.

My laundry is professionally or commercially handled in a way that helps me reduce unnecessary water and electricity consumption compared with repeatedly washing small loads throughout the day.

I do not routinely use chlorine bleach.

For stains and laundry care, I may use products such as cleaning vinegar, baking soda, and, when necessary, borax.

For disinfection, I use professional disinfecting products appropriate for the massage environment, including FDA approved hydrogen-peroxide-based disinfectants.

The office may also be treated with ozone only when the office is unoccupied and it can be safely aired out before anyone returns.

I also use HEPA filtration and air-cleaning equipment in the office.

These choices are especially important to me because both I and some of my clients are sensitive to strong chemicals, fragrances, and cleaning products.

Oils and Products Used During Massage

I do not use heavily perfumed synthetic massage oils.

One of my primary massage products is fractionated coconut oil. Depending upon the service, I may also use botanical or essential-oil products, including products from companies such as Nature's Sunshine.

Some products are organic and some are not. My primary concern is that they are appropriately packaged, stored, clean, and suitable for professional use.

If you have a known allergy or sensitivity that prevents you from using the products I normally keep in the office, please bring your own massage oil or product that you know is safe for you.

I no longer maintain multiple specialty massage oils for occasional individual allergies because products can sit unused for long periods and eventually need to be discarded.

You may also bring your own essential oils if there is something specific you prefer.

However, because I will also be handling these products, please discuss unusual ingredients with me first. Products with ingredients that cause a reaction or sensitivity for me may not be able to be used.

Scents, Incense, and Candles

My office is not continuously filled with fragrance.

Before some sessions, I may briefly light Morning Star frankincense and myrrh incense and a small candle as part of my personal preparation and healing intention for the space.

When candles are used, I try to use cleaner-burning options such as soy-based candles.

Other than that, I do not intentionally fill the office with fragrance unless aromatherapy or a diffuser has been discussed as part of your session.

If you are particularly fragrance-sensitive, please let me know before your appointment so I can make reasonable accommodations.

Animals and Service Animals

A tranquil massage session welcomes a client and her service dog, creating a serene and inclusive environment.

My office is animal-friendly. Service animals are welcome.

With prior notice, well-behaved companion animals may also sometimes be accommodated.

Please discuss this with me before bringing an animal so I can make sure it does not create an allergy, safety, sanitation, or scheduling issue for another client.

Why I Chose a Private Office Instead of a Spa

There is a reason I do not work in a large spa, salon, or multi-service environment. Those environments often come with considerably more foot traffic, conversations in hallways, doors opening and closing, hair products, nail products, perfumes, cleaning chemicals, and other strong smells.

That isn't the environment I want for my work. My office is intentionally quieter and more private. I work with people who may need trauma-informed care, nervous-system regulation, energy work, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic work, pain management, or simply a place where they can decompress without strangers constantly moving through the building.

I want your appointment to feel like your time, rather than one service happening in the middle of a busy spa.

I think of the massage room as a healing space and, in many ways, a sacred space.

That does not mean luxury robes, champagne, marble showers, or a menu of beauty services.

It means privacy, professional care, clean linens, thoughtful products, reduced interruptions, and an environment designed around the work that I actually do.

Please Bring Your Own Personal-Care and Medical Supplies

Preparing for Your Session: A guide to ensure you bring essential personal items, such as contact lenses, medical supplies, specialty snacks, personal clothing, and menstrual or incontinence protection, for a comfortable and customized appointment experience.

I also want to clarify that I do not routinely provide personal-care items such as contact lens cases, contact lens solution, facial wipes, makeup-removal wipes, or similar products.

Over the years, I have found that these items often sit unused, expire, dry out, or eventually have to be thrown away. That creates unnecessary waste and expense. There is also the possibility that a client could react to a particular brand, ingredient, preservative, or type of contact lens solution.

Please come prepared with any personal items you may need before, during, or after your session. This includes your own medical or diabetic supplies, specialty foods or snacks, contact lens case and solution, eyeglasses, personal-care items, medications, extra underwear or other undergarments, and any other items specific to your personal needs.

While I do keep a few basic courtesy items available when possible, I cannot provide or stock every individual product a client may require. Your personal supplies and specialty needs are ultimately your responsibility.

Please Know What You Are Booking

If what you are looking for is a traditional spa day with robes, showers, beauty treatments, salon services, food and beverages, or multiple amenities under one roof, my office will probably not be the right environment for you.

And that's perfectly okay.

If you are looking for a private massage therapy office where your appointment is individualized, the environment is intentionally low-traffic, and the focus is on therapeutic bodywork, relaxation, energy work, and your personal comfort, then you may feel very much at home here.

With care and support,

Suzan Walker LMT

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Massage Therapy Disclaimer

Massage therapy is a professional healthcare service but is not a substitute for medical treatment. A massage therapist cannot diagnose, treat, or prevent medical conditions.

Recommendations may include products, services, or referrals to a licensed physician or mental health professional.

*Clients interested in therapeutic bodywork & massage, wellness education, or upcoming classes are encouraged to explore the services offered at Connective Integration Massage Therapy in Arlington, Texas.

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