We differ from many massage establishments in that we charge for our time.  We do not have different prices for diffgerent modalities - all modalities are advanced in the hands of an experienced practitioner and should be used and combined to meet the needs of each individual client.  We do not charge for "add ons" such as cupping or gua sha.  We give clients the full 60 or 90 minutes of their session, and do not cut them short in order to see more clients at your expense.  We keep a reasonable rate without any membership deals, because we want our clients to be able to afford regular care without complicated commitments.  We trust that you will like our work, our philosophy, and our experience, and that you will come back.  Session prices are:

$80.00 for 60 minutes

$120.00 for 90 minutes

$25.00 per hour for massage therapy instruction

Combining Modalities: This page is full of information about us and about many massage and bodywork modalities that you may not be familiar with. Most of the modalities can be done as full sessions, and many of you may wish to have the experience of a full session that focuses on a single modality. It is also very common to combine different styles of massage, and the possibilities there are limitless. Shiatsu and Swedish massage often function as the base for full body massage, with Swedish being oil on skin, and shiatsu generally done over clothes, although shiatsu can easily be incorporated with Swedish massage and is done over the sheet. Techniques from Acupressure, Lymphatic Drainage, or Craniosacral Therapy, for example, can be incorporated into a Swedish or Shiatsu session, or the three could be combined to create a full session. You can see the possibilities are endless. What we will always strive to do, is listen to your needs, with thorough intake, and to suggest the combination of modalities that will achieve the best results for you.

Craniosacral Therapy is a very gentle bodywork therapy founded in osteopathic principals, that releases restrictions in the bones of the skull, spine, and pelvis, promoting free movement and fluid flow extending throughout the body. There is a major focus on stillness and deep relaxation. This is an ideal bodywork therapy for chronic stress, PTSD, chronic pain, headaches, and autoimmune disorders. The work is done over clothes and combines well with acupressure and shiatsu.

Shiatsu is a Japanese bodywork form that is based in the theory of Chinese medicine. The work is done over clothes and uses compression, stretching, rocking, movement, percussion, and brushing to move stagnant qi and blood, bring healthy circulation to all body tissues, and to create balance and harmony in the whole person.

Acupressure uses gentle touch for holding point combinations, and works on the same theory as acupuncture, without the needles. It is deeply relaxing and rejuvenating, and combines beautifully with other modalities.

Swedish Massage is the classic oil on skin full body massage, promoting length and ease in muscle tone, and deep therapeutic relaxation. This is one of the most well known and requested styles of massage in spas all over the world, and it benefits all of the major body systems.

Lymphatic Drainage uses very gentle pressure and technique to move fluids into and through the lymphatic system. Historically, it was used to enhance immune function during cold European winters, and it is an ideal therapy post injury or post surgery to promote healthy tissue healing. The work can be done on the skin or over clothes, as a full session or combined with other modalities.

Neuromuscular Therapy is an umbrella term for a number of complex techniques using knowledge of how the nervous and muscular systems function together, to promote ease in the tissues, restore normal muscle resting length, and remind the body of lost patterns of movement. The work can be done in combination with many bodywork modalities, and combines well with Shiatsu or Swedish Massage.

Cupping and Gua Sha are techniques from Chinese medicine that have been widely incorporated into massage therapy in recent years. From a Chinese medicine perspective, they pull excess Qi out of the tissues and up to the surface, helping to relieve pain and tightness in the tissues, and clearing the channels for Qi and blood flow. From a Western massage perspective, they are good for opening the connective tissue and bringing blood flow into the area. Cupping will leave circles, and Gua Sha will leave areas of the skin with discoloration ranging from light red to deep purple, which will fade over a few days. This can look like bruising, but is not a tissue injury like a deep bruise. These techniques can be incorporated into many different modalities, and we are happy to include them, where appropriate, at no extra charge.