Massage Frequently Asked Questions

60 min Massage - £55

90 min Massage - £80

120 min Massage - £100

You have the option to pay on the day at the end of your appointment in Cash, Debit/Credit Card or Apple Pay/Google Pay.

My appointment calendar is online and you can book, pay, reschedule or cancel your appointments 24/7.

You can also pay in advance via Stripe when making your booking online or prior to your appointment start time.

From your Confirmation email, click on ‘Change/Cancel Appointment’ and you’ll see a ‘Pay’ button option on the page.

If it's your first time coming to see me at either location, give yourself extra time to ensure you're not rushing to your appointment.

I'm based inside Edward House Business Centre, which is at the end of Burnfield Avenue.

Turn into Burnfield Avenue from Burnfield Road. You'll pass an East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Headquarters building on your right, followed by a white building for Mackenzie Construction.

Edward House Business Centre is the next building on your right. Parking is free and you can park in the car park, or out on Burnfield Avenue

When you walk through the door there's a small waiting area, take a seat there and I'll come up and meet you at your designated time. You don't have to do anything else.

If you're running late, stuck in traffic or can't find the location, email me at: info@janeblackmassage.co.uk to let me just to let me know what's happened. If I have available time at the end of the session, I will add that time on. Please be aware that I may have another client in after you.

I’ll meet you in the waiting area and direct you to my treatment room where we’ll begin our session with a brief chat about what you want to gain from your massage treatment.

This is also the time for you to talk over anything you’re unsure about and to let me know about any injuries, pain, previous operations or general concens that you might have.

There are no stupid questions so don't feel embarrassed, especially if it's your first massage. I want to ensure that you're feeling comfortable with everything before we start your massage.

I’ll then give you a couple of minutes to get undressed and get comfortable under the covers before we begin.

Each session is completely individual to you and I'll plan the session around your needs on the day.

At any time you can let me know if the pressure or temperature isn't suitable. This is your session, I'm happy to readjust things if it helps you feel at ease.

I don't wear a face mask during my treatments and it's not a requirement for clients to do so either. If you have health concerns and would like me to wear a face mask during your treatment, please contact me prior to your appointment

When your massage is finished, I’ll give you a couple of minutes to get dressed again. Please bring your own bottle of water as I’m unable to offer any during this time.

Your feedback is of the utmost importance to your massage session. Some areas can feel more unpleasant than others when being worked and there's a big difference between 'good' therapeutic discomfort and uncomfortable distressing pain.

To make the most out of your massage, please let me know if something doesn't feel right.

In order for me to work the soft tissues effectively, I need to be able to access the skin of the area being worked on. Therefore, it is best for you to undress down to your underwear: for women ideally working with bras off gives me more access to your back and shoulders.

You will be draped throughout your massage and only the area being worked on will be uncovered at any one time.

For all the men out there, briefs work best, especially when working lower limbs. Boxers can inhibit access to the upper leg and glutes which may need worked on if you have a lower back or hamstrings issue.

You do not have to completely undress if we’re only working on sections of the body. Should you wish to keep trousers on during a neck and upper back massage, that’s all good! We’ll discuss this before your massage anyways just to make sure you know what I’ll be working on.

And if you feel uncomfortable about removing any items of clothing, it’s important to discuss this before the massage takes place. I want to you to feel relaxed and safe in your massage environment in order for you to get the most out of your session.

I offer 1 hour, 1.5 hour and 2 hour massage appointments.

Immediately after your massage treatment you can expect to feel more relaxed and the areas being worked on will tend to feel more loose.

You may be feeling a little drowsy and sleepy after your massage, this is perfectly normal! It is advised that you avoid high intensity activity straight after any deep tissue work. Instead, you may want to relax, drink plenty water and aim for a good night’s sleep.

3 days time – by this point the benefits of the massage should be under way. Any drowsiness will be gone and hopefully your muscles are feeling less tense. Perhaps psychologically you have become more aware of the postural habits that may alleviate your pain symptoms and you remind yourself to stand tall, slouch less or do your rehab exercises frequently to keep your aches and pains in check.

The necessity for regular massage can vary depending on your stress levels, physical activity and your experience of pain and/or injury.

But generally speaking, regular massage for health and maintenance is once every 3 to 4 weeks.

I’ve got a blog post that discusses this topic in more detail which you can find here

If we're working through an injury or you have a specific sporting deadline that you're wanting to meet, then I would likely advise once a week or once a fortnight.

Should you wish to discuss your individual circumstances, send me a message via my 'Contact' form and I'll be happy to discuss a plan of action for you.

For most people, massage therapy is completely safe. For a limited few, it could be a bad idea.

Getting massaged when you have any of the conditions listed below might be a bad idea. At the very least you need to discuss these conditions with me before booking your appointment.

Anemia

Berger’s Disease

Oesophageal Varices

Chronic Superficial Thrombus

Portal Hypertension

Unstable Hypertension / Hypotension

Cardiac Bruit

Advanced Respiratory Failure / Cardiopulmonary Disease

Aneurysm

Emboli – blood clot

Arrhythmia

Heart Disease

Phlebitis

Atherosclerosis

Thrombus / Deep Vein Thrombosis

Varicose Veins

Frostbite

Skin Graft

Burns

Infectious Skin Disease

Open or Healing Wounds

Bleeding

Fractures

Contagious Infection

Fever / High Temperature

Acutely Ill

Immunosuppressed

Tuberculosis

Recent Head Injury

Coma

Severe osteoporosis

Severe thrombocytopenia

No, I’m not currently selling gift vouchers.

No. I don’t offer pregnancy massage.

No, I don’t offer any out of clinic appointments or visits.