Healing Modalities

Should I tip? It depends! Tipping an independent massage therapist in their own office is sometimes optional (though still much appreciated!), so check in individually with different places. At our home office, it is not considered a slight if you do not leave a tip. On the other hand, consider tipping your therapist if you're receiving a mobile massage or going to a spa! Spa therapists make only a fraction of what you paid for the massage.

How far do I disrobe? As much as you are comfortable. Generally, most clothing is removed for any massage involving lotion. Many clients prefer to keep their underwear on; this is completely okay and does not affect the massage. Your modesty is assured regardless by careful draping of the top sheet. If you feel nervous or uncomfortable and would prefer to stay clothed, just speak to your therapist about it - we are trained to accommodate such requests.

Is Nomadic Healing Arts a spa? Nomadic Healing Arts is not a spa, though we have many spa amenities. Retreats facilitated by Nomadic Healing Arts will vary in their locations over the moons and seasons to come. 

*Nature's Healing Hills ~ Camping Retreat Center* will be home to many of 2023's retreats.

The campground is located outside of Hillsboro, in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin - aka the Ocooch Mountains, named after a small band of Native Americans living along the Kickapoo River pre-colonization.

Do you offer walk-ins? No walk-ins. Appointments are by advanced booking only. 

How much talking is okay during a massage? Client's choice! If you strike up a conversation, we'll happily respond, and if you prefer to zone out, we remain silent. That said, any feedback about the massage itself is not only okay but highly encouraged! We want to give you the massage that you want, and open communication is important for that. If you'd like to talk about other things going on in your life as well, we are happy to lend an ear. Anything you say during the massage is generally treated as confidential.

I'm nervous that I might have gas, need to pee, or... or what if I experience sexual arousal? 

Crying, laughing, other emotional releases, passing gas, body shakes/twitches, falling asleep, getting up to pee (let's remember to go beforehand), and yes, even sexual arousal, plus basically any and every other thing the human body and psyche do, can and may happen during any form of bodywork. 

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Please remember; We are simply beings being human and you are respected unconditionally with positive regard in this safe space.