FAQS

  • Where are you located?

-I am inside the ICEYARD cold plunge & sauna business. My office is right upstairs & right next door to Brickyard DTSP.

Address: 1934 Second Ave S. St. Pete 33712

  • What is body tempering?

-Body tempering is a form of soft tissue mobilization used with weighted cylinders rolling and holding on the body. Benefits range from a deeper pressure vs a massage, helps prepare muscles for activity, improve recovery & injury prevention, increases ROM & flexibility, improves tissue extensibility.

  • How do the massage packages work?

-The 2-4/month packages must be used within a month of the first appointment. For example (Your first appt is scheduled for Sept.15, you have until Oct. 15 to use it). If you no show or late cancel for one of the appointments that is no longer available to you & can not be rolled over.

  • I bought a package, how do I set up my next appointment with you?

-1. You can schedule your next one with me in person right after your first appointment 2. Email or message me through social media & let me know what day/time you would like; I will then manually add your appointment in for you!

  • What do I do if I have to reschedule an appointment or cancel last minute?

-There is a reschedule/cancel button in your appointment confirmation email or you can email me directly (recoverwithkatie@gmail.com) or message me through the square app or through my Instagram page (the.recovery.lab) to inform me ASAP. I understand life happens but if you no show or cancel after the 24 hour limit of your appointment. you will be charged for your session.

  • What days/times are you open?

-My office is open Monday through Saturday. Hours range from 10am-6pm and 10-1 on Saturdays. Sunday is always closed. Please check my booking website to see up to date available hours.

  • How often should I get work done?

-This is a tricky question. It depends on your daily routine; work life, your level of exercise, past injury etc. I always say, if you have an active job and/or exercise 3+ days a week- coming in biweekly is the best option at the begginning. But you have to keep it consistent in order to see a difference in your muscular well being. It is best to come in for a consult & we can figure out a recovery routine for you!

  • What is cupping & does it hurt?

-Cupping is one of my favorites! It is an ancient Chinese method of creating more blood circulation to muscles that are not working properly. Helps decrease pain, speeds up recovery & helps to decompress tissue.

  • How long do cupping marks last?

-It depends. Everyone is different based on injury/body dysfunction. The darker the mark, it can last anywhere from 7-14 days.

  • What is IASTM?

-Short for "Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization". This is done by using a steel tool gliding across muscle. It helps break up scar tissue & create blood flow to that muscle group.

  • How would you describe your massage technique?

-I am not the typical massage therapist. I specialize in athletes, injury & pain. If you are looking for soft music & rose petals- you're in the wrong place. I use a mix of techniques such as deep tissue, sports massage, Trigger point work, ART & myofascial release to help with my clients problem areas. If you're battling a chronic injury, overuse injury, TMJ, sciatica, car accident pain etc. COME SEE ME.

  • My body is a little sore after bodywork/cupping, is that normal?

-Yes that is normal! If you were previously sore from exercise and/or not used to bodywork/cupping- that is a normal body response for first timers.

  • I just worked out & sore from the week, how long should I wait to get bodywork done?

-Depends on your level of soreness. Please wait at least 3 days to give your body some time to relax. If you are not sore and just worked out- please wait a couple hours for bodywork. It is best when your body has cooled down & you stopped sweating.

  • Why should I drink water before/after bodywork?

-Water is a must before & after! Helps reduce soreness, helps with the pliability of your skin when I am working on you & helps move the waste in your body from bodywork.

  • Do you sell giftcards?

-Yes! Giftcards are on my booking site or I have paper giftcards.

  • What forms of payment do you accept?

-Card, cash, paypal, zelle, apple cash & venmo.

  • Can I pay you with my card after the session?

-Yes you can! Please be aware that all card charges through Square terminal will have an additional 2.6% tax charge.