About Your Session

Safety First

Support – My intention is to always do my best to support whatever you, the person and client, feel is best for you. As long as it is legal and ethical, you lead and I will happily follow.
Consent – Stress happens when we sense a lack of control or predictability. At Redmond MPS, I prioritize eliminating unpleasant and/or unsupportive surprises by communicating clearly and never proceeding without your fully informed consent.
Clothed Massage – You decide if, when, and where you are comfortable with my making direct contact. Alternatively, you may prefer me to work through your clothing and/or the top sheet and blanket. Whatever you choose, you can always confidently anticipate a beneficial session with my full and enthusiastic support.
Pressure/Depth – I can work at whatever depth you prefer: gentle enough for a delicate and fragile newborn to deep enough to provide therapeutic benefit for those who prefer deeper pressure.
No Pain – At Redmond MPS, we celebrate good hurt – that satisfying sensation we enjoy when we exercise and can sense something beneficial is happening. I always strongly advise my clients to never tolerate pain during treatment. You can help by providing feedback when the pressure is too deep. When you do, I will thank you because I am here to reduce pain and not cause it.
Infectious Disease Prevention – Whether it is a common cold/flu or COVID-19, I take all infectious diseases seriously. I always wear a hospital grade NIOSH approved N95 mask or P100 respirator. The clinic has a medical grade air filter, and I disinfect all surfaces between sessions with a medical grade disinfectant. Learn more about how the clinic helps protect you from bacterial/viral infections in our FAQ.

David thoughtfully responds to client needs and areas of concern. He takes extra measures to ensure an environment of safety (emotional and physical) and care through listening and inviting client voice and feedback. David’s work is unique in his wide-spread knowledge and understanding of the body and his compassionate approach to wellness. I recommend giving his work a try.

-- Elizabeth Honn

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a session?

At Redmond MPS, sessions are 75 minutes, which includes:

Time for us to discuss your session goals
Time for you to disrobe and get comfortable on the table
Time for your treatment
Time for you to redress and gently reorient back to the world
Time for us to discuss your session results
Some intakes take longer than others. Typically, they are brief enough to allow for a full 60 minutes of treatment time.

What techniques do you use?

I use a combination of deep tissue, trigger point massage, biodynamic Craniosacral therapy, and Somatic Experiencing.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle and non-invasive tool that helps me to communicate with the part of your nervous system that causes your muscles to tense when they would benefit from relaxing.

Somatic Experiencing is a holistic method of completing unresolved emotional holding, stress, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD.

Note that I am not a licensed mental health counselor. My approach focuses on your physiology and not your psychology.

Is the massage painful?

No.

At Redmond MPS, we celebrate good hurt – that satisfying hurt we feel when we exercise and can sense something beneficial is happening. I always strongly advise avoiding pain during treatment. You can help by providing feedback when the pressure is too deep. When you do, I will thank you because I am here to relieve pain and not cause it.

What kind of pressure do you use?

I can work at whatever depth you prefer: from gentle enough for a delicate and fragile newborn, to deep enough to provide therapeutic benefit for those who prefer deeper pressure.

Do I have to disrobe?

No.

You decide if, when, and where you are comfortable with my making direct contact. Alternatively, you may prefer me to work through your clothing and/or the top sheet and blanket. Either way, you can always confidently anticipate a beneficial session with my full and enthusiastic support.

How do you help protect me from COVID-19 and other bacterial & viral infections?

In the clinic, I always wear a National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) approved N95 mask or P100 respirator
The clinic employs two Medify MA-40 air purifiers, each of which contains a merv-14 filter. Together, they provide 12 air changes per hour. (For comparison, experts recommend six per hour for classrooms, and hospitals are required to provide 12 per hour.)
I have received four Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations and one bi-variant vaccination.
I always wear a hospital grade N95 mask in any and every public indoor space. As a result, I have never knowingly been infected with COVID-19.
Between sessions, I thoroughly wipe all surfaces with CaviCide, which requires three minutes of contact in order to be effective.
I schedule 30 minutes between sessions to provide ample time to disinfect the air and surfaces.
I always disinfect my hands before handling clean linens.

How much does a session cost?

The fee for a session is $150 and is due at the conclusion of your session.

Do you accept gratuities & tips?

I do not accept tips. Any benefit you experience as a result of our work together is incalculably more valuable to me.

Do you accept my insurance?

I do not seek reimbursement from any insurance providers. This includes PIP and L&I. I am happy to provide a super bill for clients who wish to seek reimbursement from their insurance company.