Your visit to Wild Hart
What to expect from your massage session.
Get a sense of your visit, from the first conversation to heading back into your day. Your questions, comfort, and feedback help shape the session along the way.
Come with a goal in mind, or simply a wish for time to yourself.
From arrival to afterwards
Your session, step by step
Sessions follow a familiar sequence while making room for what is different each time. The conversation is part of the care, and the plan can change as we go.
Explore our approach →
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Arrive and settle in
Start with what brings you in today: a goal, a question, or time for yourself. Your practitioner can help you put the focus into words.
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Start with a conversation.
We talk about your goals, relevant health history, and how you are feeling. Share recent changes, sensitivities, areas you would like attention on, and anything you prefer to leave out. You do not need a perfect explanation or a technique in mind.
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Choose a direction together.
Your practitioner brings possibilities; you bring your preferences and experience. Before hands-on work begins, we discuss the focus, pressure, positioning, and consent. You can ask what an approach involves before deciding.
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Adjust as we go
The work can change as you notice what feels useful. Pressure, pace, and areas of focus remain open to adjustment. You can ask for less, more, something different, a pause, or an end to the work.
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Take time before you go
At the end, there is time to reorient and share what you noticed. Questions, observations, and any useful suggestions can be discussed before you head back into your day.
Your choices stay with you
You can change your mind
Consent continues throughout the session. Agreeing to a plan at the beginning does not mean staying with it if your needs or preferences change.
Pressure & pace
You do not have to push through discomfort. A simple “lighter,” “slower,” or “can we pause?” is useful information, and you can change your mind at any point.
Position & personal space
We can discuss positioning, clothing and draping, areas to avoid, and the boundaries you want to keep. Let your practitioner know about temperature, music, or other comfort preferences, too.
Conversation & quiet
Questions and feedback are welcome. Quiet is welcome, too. You do not need to keep a conversation going or share more of your story than you want to.
On either side of the session
Before and after your visit
Check the details before you arrive, and take time to notice how you feel afterwards.
Before you come in
Check your appointment details and the directions to the studio. Bring the questions you want to ask, and be ready to share relevant health history, recent changes, or access and comfort needs with your practitioner.
If you are unsure which session to choose, there is room to ask before booking.
Explore sessions →After you leave
Notice how you feel as you return to your day. You can share what felt useful, what you would change, or any questions that come up later.
Any suggestions are discussed in the context of your visit. You do not need to leave with a new routine or a decision about your next appointment.
Get in touch →The practical details
Find your way to the studio.
Visits are by appointment at our Belmont studio in Portland. Check the current directions and contact details before you set out.
Directions & studio details →Please check before booking
Studio access is via stairs only.
If stairs present a barrier, or there is an access detail you would like to discuss, contact us before booking to consider whether the space will work for you.
Ask about access →A few practical answers
Questions about your visit
Find more practical answers in our FAQ, or get in touch about your visit.
Browse all FAQs →What should I wear or bring?
You may undress to your comfort level. Proper draping is used at all times. If you have preferences around clothing, modesty, or positioning, those can be accommodated—just let us know.
How early should I arrive?
Arriving a few minutes early allows time to settle in and begin your session without feeling rushed. There is no need to arrive excessively early.
Where should I park or arrive when I get here?
Parking is available on neighborhood streets near the studio. Arrive a few minutes early so you have time to settle in.