Frequently Asked Questions - Comfort & Balance

About Nicolette Reiser, owner and operator of Comfort & Balance

Comfort and Balance is owned and operated by Nicolette Reiser. Nicolette is a NJ State Certified Massage Therapist and Reflexologist.  She studied at the Academy of Natural Health Sciences in Woodbridge NJ.  Nicolette is a Certified Yoga Teacher. She studied at Balance Yoga, and is a member of Yoga Alliance. She holds a Master's Degree in  Natural Health, and is currently working towards her PhD.

As an active member of the community, Nicolette has been a Sewaren Free Public Library Board Trustee for 11 years. Prior to that, Nicolette volunteered for the First Aid Squad and received her certification as an EMT.  As years passed, she shifted her direction towards health maintenance so she still helps people, but in a different manner.

Nicolette believes strongly that in today's society we are in need of healthy, honest ways to deal with physical and emotional stress. She uses her years of experience and training to bring these alternative solutions to everyone.

YOGA FAQ

What time should I arrive?
10 minutes before class starts.

What should I bring?
Bring a mat, some water, and dress comfortably. If you don’t have a mat, you can rent them for $1. Every time you rent a mat your $1 gets donated to the Sewaren Free Public Library

What do you mean by a diverse yoga studio?
It means that yoga is available for anyone who wants to try it. People sometimes mistakenly believe that they are too out of shape or not flexible enough for yoga. Differences & challenges such as obesity, autism, agoraphobia, anxiety, arthritis, ADD or any other perceived challenges are welcomed. Any issues that you feel are unique, please let us know.

I'm not flexible (or I'm overweight, or out of shape). Can I do yoga?
Absolutely! Here at Comfort and Balance every size and shape is welcome. There is no judgment and no competition. Yoga is about helping you feel good about yourself.

MASSAGE FAQ

What is a massage session like?
During your initial appointment you will be asked background information about your state of health and any concerns or questions you may have and we’ll go over my policies. It is a good idea to allow extra time, at no charge, for this.

As you prepare for the massage I will leave the room to give you privacy to undress and make yourself comfortable under the sheet on the massage table. Completely undressing or wearing thong or brief type underwear works best. During the massage your body is covered with a sheet except for the section being massaged.

Once you are covered, and on the massage table, we are ready to begin. Music and lighting are adjusted to your liking. I have a large selection of relaxing CDs to choose from, but you are welcome to bring your own music. After the massage, I again leave the room to give you complete privacy when getting dressed.

What if I fart, drool, or snore while having a massage?

These are completely natural occurrences of the body and nothing to be ashamed of. I can say honestly that you would not be the first to do this, but at the same time, I truly couldn't recall the people or sessions to which they have happened. As a massage therapist I am completely focused on your energy, muscle tension and my massage techniques. So any of the body's involuntary actions do not phase me one bit. I am a trained and certified massage therapist.

I'm worried about the privacy of my body.

Your privacy is one of my top concerns. Under no circumstances will I touch or look at your private areas. They are not part of my massage routine and are covered by your sheet during the whole session.