At your first appointment, I want to get to know you. What brought you in? Is there one area you’d like me to focus on, or are you looking for time to relax? You don’t need to know which massage technique to request. Tell me what matters to you, and we’ll start there.
Before you arrive
I see clients by appointment at 100 W Coast Highway, Suite 206, Newport Beach, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 7 pm. Text or call to request a time; your appointment is booked once I confirm it. My contact page has the office details. You can park on any floor, but the second floor is closest to my suite. There’s an elevator.
My rates are $145 for 60 minutes and $195 for 90 minutes. Infrared light therapy is included, usually for 20 to 30 minutes during the massage. That time is part of your booked appointment, not extra time afterward. If you have questions about using it, bring them up when we book.
We’ll talk before we start
I ask about your main concern and the approach you prefer. If a sore spot keeps coming back, tell me when you notice it and what you’ve already tried. Let me know about injuries, medical restrictions, or anything your healthcare provider wants you to monitor. I can use that information to plan the massage, but I can’t diagnose the cause of your symptoms.
I offer prenatal massage, trigger point therapy, and sports or neuromuscular therapeutic massage. I use those last two names for the same service in my practice. The name matters less than knowing where you want attention and what kind of pressure feels right to you.
If you’re pregnant or recently gave birth
For a prenatal appointment, I’ll ask how far along you are, whether you’ve been pregnant before, and whether you’ve had massage. I also need to know about a high-risk pregnancy or medical restrictions. My focus is your comfort during this pregnancy. I use a supportive side-lying pillow kit and, for some work on the arms and neck, a semi-reclined position. If a position is uncomfortable, I adjust it.
The service page has more detail: Read about his prenatal work. If you have new or worrying symptoms, speak with your maternity care provider before booking.
After birth, the conversation changes. You might want attention on neck tension from nursing or help getting comfortable during your recovery. Tell me about your birth, any surgery, tender areas, and your provider’s instructions. Concerns about abdominal separation, pelvic-floor symptoms, or pain that isn’t improving need an assessment from your medical team or a pelvic-health physical therapist. I don’t offer massage as a way to close abdominal separation or put your body back into alignment.
Tell me what feels comfortable
You can ask for less pressure, leave an area alone, or pause the session. Please tell me if something doesn’t feel right. You don’t need to push through discomfort. If you have questions about clothing, draping, privacy, or breaks, bring them up before we begin so we can talk them through.
Afterward, let me know what felt useful and what you’d want done differently. That feedback helps me plan another visit if you choose to return. If symptoms worsen or change, check with your healthcare provider instead of assuming you need another massage.
If your plans change
I run my practice personally, and I know life doesn’t always follow a calendar. I call my cancellation approach a grace policy: I don’t charge a cancellation fee. If cancellations become frequent, we’ll talk about whether booking ahead is working for you.
If you’re late, I’ll give you your full time when my schedule allows. If it doesn’t, I’ll explain that we need to finish at the original time. Please give me a heads-up as soon as you can.
To book your first visit, Text or call Javier with your preferred day, session length, and the main thing you’d like me to focus on. I’ll confirm your appointment personally.