FAQ
COVID-19
Are masks required?
What are your sanitation policies?
Treatment rooms, restrooms, and communal areas are thoroughly sanitized between appointments. Fresh linens are used for every massage.
What is required of me before my arrival?
We ask that you screen yourself for symptoms including fever and cough and do not come to your appointment if these symptoms are present, and do not reschedule until they clear up. If you are a new client, we require you to fill out our digital new client Intake Form.
Do I need to pay in advance?
You may, but it is not required. Front Desk will process payment with you at the end of your service. We accept all forms of credit card, check, and cash.
Are your staff being health screened?
We require our staff to monitor themselves daily for symptoms including fever and cough. If a staff member is showing either of these symptoms, we give them time off of work and direct them to follow the appropriate CDC guidelines.
GENERAL
What is you cancellation policy?
A 24-Hour notice for rescheduling or cancellation is required. Wild Rose reserves the right to charge the full treatment cost for reschedules and cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice. This includes appointments that are scheduled within 24 hours of the appointment time. If you cancel from within your online account and do NOT receive a text or email confirmation, you are required to contact us directly for guaranteed cancellation to ensure that you are not held liable for any charges. Cancellations must be communicated directly to the front desk. Email cancellations will not be accepted. If you have a contagious illness or skin condition, please adhere to our cancellation policy in order to not put our therapists at risk.
What should I do if I need to cancel/reschedule my appointment?
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact the front desk as soon as possible by calling Monday – Sunday 9:30am to 8:30pm. Cancellations without 24 hour notice may result in a charge for your session, as that time has been set aside specifically for you. Cancellations must be communicated directly to the front desk for the cancellation to be confirmed.
What if I arrive late to my appointment?
If you arrive late for your appointment, your massage may be shortened in order to accommodate other guests whose appointments follow yours. We will do our best to provide you with the services you have booked, but we cannot guarantee the full time if you arrive late. Missing more than half of your scheduled treatment time may result in your appointment being cancelled as a ‘No-Show’. Full payment for your scheduled services will be expected.
We actually recommend arriving 10 minutes early to complete your new client intake form. You can complete your intake form in advance via our website. You are welcome to relax in our cozy lobby with a glass of water before your appointment.
Will I get a full 60 minutes of massage when I book a 1 hour appointment?
Yes, you receive the full amount of massage time on the table that you are paying for. You are not charged for the time it takes for intake interview or for dressing.
Will I be covered during the massage?
You will be properly draped or covered at all times to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed. No areas will be exposed without your consent. You should always let your therapist know if you are uncomfortable for any reason during your massage.
Should I be completely undressed?
You should undress to your desired level of comfort. Some guests prefer to leave undergarments on, while others prefer to fully disrobe. This is completely up to you. You will undress and dress in the privacy of your therapy room and will be securely covered by a sheet during your massage session. An additional blanket is available at your request.
What are contraindications?
In massage therapy, contraindications are restrictions on what kind of massage treatments can be offered to a client based on medical factors. Generally, if you’re feeling sick or not well, massage therapy may actually make you feel worse. If you have any sort of medical conditions, then there may be restrictions on your massage therapy treatments at your therapist’s discretion.
Are walk-ins and same day appointments available?
Same day appointments are sometimes available. You can schedule same day appointments online or by calling the front desk.
Walk-in appointments are welcome though are rarely available. Our LMTs tend to be fully booked days in advance so we recommend planning ahead if you’d like to schedule a massage.
Do you have parking?
Yes! We have a small parking lot behind our house. You may also park along Chestnut St; parking is allowed on the opposite side of the street from our building.
Please do not park on Madison Ave.
Should I leave a tip? If so how much?
Many clients are unsure if and/or how much they should tip their massage therapist. Tips are certainly not required but are seen as a wonderful gesture of appreciation to your massage therapist. We recommend you think of your massage therapist as you would a waiter in a restaurant and tip them a percentage of the total cost of the service.
Why do I have to give a credit card to book?
When you book an appointment your massage therapist is setting aside that time for you. Your credit card is only ever used if you schedule an appointment and then do not show up or do not cancel your appointment with at least 24 hours notice. This charge pays your massage therapist for the time on their schedule and preparations made on your behalf.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check, credit card, or gift certificates.
A credit or debit card is required to reserve your appointment, however you are not charged for anything until after the appointment is completed. After your appointment, you can choose another form of payment.
What are ways to save money?
We offer a variety of ways to save you money on our services. Monthly specials are released on our website’s ‘Specials’ page and include a Therapist of The Month discount as well as discounts on services. You can also sign up for our Blazing Lotus Newsletter to discover monthly savings
We offer:
- Punch card discounts for repeat clients
- Massage Series – purchase a set of 5 massages, get 1 free
- Go Local Card discount to support our local school system
- Memberships- commit to one massage a month for 6 months and save BIG!
SAUNA FAQ & CONTRAINDICATIONS
We have compiled a number of frequently asked questions for our full spectrum sauna. You will also find a short list of contraindications for the sauna as well. If you do not see an answer to your question, please contact us for more information. We are not able to provide medical guidance to you on existing conditions you may have, and we recommend that you contact your physician if you are not sure if the treatment will interfere with your situation.
FAQ
How does an infrared sauna work?
The idea behind infrared therapy is to heat your body directly with infrared heat. In a traditional sauna you are just sitting in a hot room, 180-220 degrees. In an infrared sauna, the heat is heating your body directly and 20% of the heat is heating the air. You want to heat your body core, meaning your front core and your back core. Your body absorbs the infrared heat and reacts to it. The infrared heat raises your core body temperature and stimulates your lymphatic system, immune system and your cardiovascular system. Your body’s response to that is to sweat profusely. In addition to the infrared heat triggering a profuse sweat, the water in our body also resonates with far infrared heat and this also helps with the detoxification process. Our sessions are 30 or 45 minutes in a private room. All our saunas have Chromotherapy and acoustic resonance therapy at no extra cost. You can customize your sauna experience by choosing near, mid or far infrared rays.
Is infrared heat safe?
Infrared heat is completely safe and all objects give off and receive infrared heat. In fact, it is so safe, hospitals use similar heaters to warm newborns. Infrared is a part of nature, the same kind of heat as the sun, and essential for life.
What do I need to bring?
You don’t need to bring anything. We will provide you with a robe, shower slippers, one cool hand towel, towels for after showering, a snack, and as much water as you can drink. Other refreshing beverages are available for purchase.
How often should I come in?
We suggest at least once a week, however it is safe to come up to several times a week, depending on personal goals.
How long should I sit in the sauna?
We offer our sauna sessions for intervals of 30 and 45 minutes. Many people find that 30 minutes is adequate, but if you are a “sauna veteran” you may want to go for the full 45 minutes. We recommend that you take breaks if needed, listen to your body and honor what you are feeling.
What is Chromotherapy?
Chromotherapy a non-invasive light therapy that heals with color. Light Therapy has been a great source of healing through history. Color Light therapy is a technique of restoring imbalance by means of applying color to the body. Its history is rooted as far back as the Mayan culture. Light Therapy has been valued throughout history as a remarkable source of healing. Today, the therapeutic applications of light and color are being investigated in major hospitals and research centers worldwide. Results indicate that full-spectrum, ultraviolet, colored, and laser light can have therapeutic value for a range of conditions from chronic pain and depression to immune disorders.
What is Acoustic Resonance Therapy?
Acoustic Resonance Therapy (A.R.T.), creates an environment for the body to experience the benefits of sound and vibration healing in an integrative way – part of a holistic approach to healthy living. Feeling the music we hear brings our bodies into harmony physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and environmentally. SO Sound® combines the healing effects of sound and vibration to harmonize all systems of the body bringing you to a deeper state of relaxation. Attached at specific locations in the sauna, the SO Sound® system uses an amplified audio signal to resonate sound waves to the surface of the sauna. Listening to soothing music and feeling it resonate throughout the body stimulates the body’s natural relaxation response. It feels like light touch massage during your sauna session.
How do I know what type of infrared rays are best for me?
Near Infrared – Near infrared (NIR) is the shortest infrared wavelength and penetrates the skin’s surface more effectively than the other two, which is why it’s a popular choice for anti-aging. Scientific research shows that when delivered at the vital wavelength of 880nm without extreme heat or light, NIR promotes skin renewal, cell health, wound healing, and tissue growth.
Mid Infrared – Mid infrared (MIR) is a longer wavelength that can penetrate deeper into the body’s soft tissue where inflammation occurs. MIR helps expand blood vessels and increases circulation, so more oxygen can reach injured areas of the body. This reduces pain and speeds the healing process.
Far Infrared – The longest wavelength, far infrared (FIR), reaches deepest into the body, where toxins are stored. By raising your core body temperature, FIR stimulates the sweat glands, resulting in a deep, detoxifying sweat that leaves you feeling revitalized. Plus, since sweating increases heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate, you’re also burning calories.
Will I lose just water weight?
You are going to be sweating out water by using infrared heat technology to burn calories. Infrared saunas are clinically shown to aid weight loss. During a sauna weight loss session, core temperatures increase. The body has to work hard to cool itself, causing a healthy sweat. Using an infrared sauna increases heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate, burning more calories; leading to more weight loss, and blood flow also rises, increasing from 5-7 quarts up to 13 quarts a minute. Plus, regular use of our saunas may provide many of the same benefits as regular exercise, such as cardiovascular conditioning.
Are the saunas clean and sterile?
Yes, Infrared light kills all bacteria and many airborne germs and fungus. Many medical devices are sterilized using infrared light. Saunas are also sanitized after each session.
Should I shower after using the sauna?
It is your personal preference. Some people choose not to, as you continue to sweat out toxins even after you get out of the sauna, but others choose to leave feeling clean rather than sweaty.
Should I eat or drink before I arrive?
For ideal results, we suggest not eating one hour before your sauna session. It is important to hydrate before, during and after your session.
Why am I not sweating?
Just as with exercise or eating healthy, sauna use takes time and consistency to see results. You may not sweat the first few times you use your sauna, but know that sweating (and the detox that comes with it) will increase over time, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and healthy. After using regularly and still not sweating to your body’s potential, there could be other factors at play. Are you drinking enough water? Are you only hydrating on days you know you will sit in the sauna? It is recommended that you drink half your body weight in ounces.
Can I completely disrobe in the sauna?
Since the sauna is totally private, feel free to completely disrobe or wrap just a towel around you. Many people get completely naked before stepping into the sauna. Since you’ll be sweating a lot, the sweat would simply soak your clothes if you wore them in. If you don’t feel comfortable being naked in the sauna, take your clothes off and wrap a clean towel around you. You should also remove jewelry or watches before you go in since these can heat up and get covered in sweat.
Do I get some money back if I can’t sit the full time I paid for?
No, for scheduling purposes we do not issue refunds if you can’t sit the entire duration that you scheduled. We recommend you take breaks, drink water, wrap a cold towel around your head and get back in once you’ve cooled off.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
-Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or menstruating
-Individuals taking prescription medication
-Individuals with any medical condition that may limit or prevent their ability to sweat, such as —-Anhidrosis
-Individuals with unstable angina
-Individuals with a heart pacemaker or any other battery operated or electrical implant
-Individuals with a fever, infection or joint injury
-Individuals whom have recently had high blood pressure, a heart attack or any other cardiovascular problems
-Individuals whom have a history of dizziness, fainting spells, heat sensitivity, narcolepsy, or seizures
-Individuals with bleeding disorders
-Individuals under the age of 18 are not allowed
-Individuals currently under the influence of drugs, medications or alcohol
-Individuals with hypertension / hypotension
-Individuals with metal pins, rods or artificial joints
-Individuals that are diabetic or obese
Getting Started is Easy
Pick Free Enhancement
Every integrative massage includes one free enhancement. Choose from hot stones, hot towels or aromatherapy. (Choosing a signature massage includes all 3 enhancements, one still being free.)
Book Appointment
Booking an appointment is made easy by either booking online anytime from anywhere, or calling our establishment at 828-552-3272.
Client Agreement Form
The client agreement form can be completed either online or once you show up. If in-house, please show up 10 minutes early. This only needs to be filled out once.