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    What to expect at your first massage in Juneau

    May 6, 2026

    If you have never had a professional massage before, the unknown can keep you from booking. Here is exactly what happens at our Juneau clinic from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, written by one of our licensed massage therapists.

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    May 6, 2026

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