Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Do you really come to my home?

Yes — all massage and postpartum doula sessions are mobile. Serena brings a portable table and everything needed for your visit.

We currently serve the Hampton Roads are of Virginia, including the following cities:

  • Hampton
  • Newport News
  • Yorktown
  • Poquoson
  • Norfolk
  • Chesapeake
  • Portsmouth
  • Virginia Beach

A partial deposit is required at booking to secure your time slot.

For massage therapy services, 24-hour notice is required for cancellation and refund on your deposit.

Massage Questions

What is a massage therapist?

A trained professional who provides hands-on therapeutic manipulation of the body’s soft tissues to relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve overall physical function and well-being.

Each massage service is customized to your needs. Swedish, deep tissue, lymphatic techniques, and stretching may be used.

Yes, once the first trimester is complete.

10ft by 12ft

The therapist will arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment to allow for equipment set up.

Postpartum Doula Questions

What is a doula?

A trained, non-clinical professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support through prenatal care, childbirth, the postpartum period, and bereavement.

Our postpartum doula support includes, but is not limited to, resources, care for mother and baby, light housekeeping, and meal support during daytime.

Why The Serene Escape

What sets our care apart?

Personalized Care

Every visit is shaped around your body, your story, and what you need that day.

Mobile Convenience

We bring the table, the tools, and the calm — you don’t have to leave home.

Regular Check-Ins

Ongoing care that adapts as you heal and grow, not a one-time appointment.

Compassionate Support

A steady, caring presence for families navigating a season of major change.