📖 player's manual 📖
faq
🏳🌈 Do you accept new cisgender male clients? 🏳🌈 To ensure the safety and comfort of this solo practice, Buddha’s Belly Massage specializes in serving women and the LGBTQ+ community (inclusive of trans and non-binary individuals). New cisgender male clients are accepted by referral only from an existing client in good standing. If you are a new male client and have been referred by a current member of the Sanctuary, please include their name in your intake notes or contact me directly before booking. If you do not have a referral, I am happy to provide recommendations for other excellent local therapists who may better suit your needs. Thank you for respecting the boundaries that keep this sanctuary a safe space for all who enter it.
🎧Can I choose the music or listen to my own media? 🎧 Absolutely. This is your quest, and you control the soundtrack. I have Spotify in the studio, so we can play anything from Lo-fi anime beats and dark folk to specific audiobooks. (I currently have a client working their way through the Twilight series during their sessions!) If you prefer to wear your own noise-canceling headphones or listen to your own curated playlists, you are more than welcome to do so. The goal is for your brain to feel as relaxed as your muscles.
✨Can I bring fidgets or other sensory comfort items?✨ 100% Yes. If you have a favorite fidget, a specific texture that helps you ground, or even a small comfort item that makes the experience feel safer, please bring it. I understand that for many neurodivergent people, "staying still" is easier when your hands have something to do or your senses are properly stimulated. This is a judgment-free zone—whatever helps you regulate your nervous system is encouraged here.
👕What should I wear? Do I have to get undressed? 👖 You should wear whatever makes you feel safe. Most clients undress down to their comfort level (usually down to their underwear), and you will always be securely covered by a sheet and blanket. If you prefer to stay fully clothed for a session, that's totally fine! We can do effective bodywork over clothes too. No judgement, ever.
Are you neurodivergent friendly? I am ND myself, and I've designed my practice to be a haven for my fellow ND community. I value direct communication, sensory comfort, and a "come as you are" attitude. You don't have to "mask" here.
🕛What if I'm running late? 🕛Life happens, and sometimes the "loading screen" takes longer than expected. If you're running a few minutes behind, just send me a text, if you can. We will still have to end your session on time if I have another appointment following yours. However, if I don't I'll be more than happy to give you your full time.
🔊Is the room going to be loud or bright? 💡 Not if I can help it. I keep the lighting low (Wednesday Addams style) and the music low (think lo-fi anime beats or dark Appalachian instrumentals). If you have a specific sensory "debuff" (like a sensitivity to a certain scent), tell in your booking notes! There's a special box just for that!
🔇Can I choose to have a silent session? 🔇 Absolutely! If your social battery is at 1%, just let me know you're feeling like a "silent protagonist" today, We'll do the necessary intake chat, and then we'll spend the rest of the time in peaceful, restorative silence.
🚗Where do I park, so I don't feel lost? 🚗 I know "location anxiety" is real. You'll find me at: 833 Burke. St. Winston-Salem You can park in the gravel lot on the corner of Burke St. and Brookstown. It's conveniently located across the street from my front door! I'm tucked away inside Hair Bomb Salon.
Wait, where did the the old logo go? Is this still the same person? Yep, it's still me! After 12 years, I decided to retire the old logo and let my digital space reflect who I really am: an Appalachian-raised, anime-loving, slightly spooky human. I've replaced the logo with my headshot so you can see exactly who is greeting you at the door.
Do you charge extra for deep tissue or hot stones? Never! I don't believe in "hidden boss" fees. you book the time, and we use whatever tools are in my inventory to help you-whether that's deep pressure, hot stones, or cupping. The price you see is the price you pay.