Modalities & Rates
Therapeutic Massage
blends together traditional Swedish massage techniques (kneading, gliding, compression, tapping, and vibration), heated towels, aromatherapy, therapeutic stretching, and other modalities (listed below) all tailored to address your specific needs at the time. The pressure used depends upon your preferences & your body's response, and ranges from light to very deep. The elbow is utilized when necessary!
30 minutes $60
60 minutes $90
90 minutes $120
Therapeutic Massage with Hot Stones
60 minutes $105
90 minutes $135
Melt away built up tension! Increase the effectiveness of massage without necessarily needing increased pressure for the same results. Natalie's style is to keep the stones moving across the skin or as a tool for acupressure.
***A Hot Stone Massage can be a wonderful gift, but may not be for everyone on your list. This kind of therapy is wonderful for detoxifying the body, as the heat deeply penetrates muscles and forces metabolic and cellular waste into the lymphatic system. Most people's bodies can tolerate this extra amount of circulation by drinking extra fluids, yet some can not. People with these conditions may need to seek approval from their Doctor prior to scheduling a full Hot Stone Massage session:
- Advanced Diabetes
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Neuropathy
- Recent Injury - when your body is inflamed, avoid any kind of massage for at least 24-72 hours
- Gout
- Edema
- Renal Diseases OR Rheumatoid Arthritis - select a regular massage, because the extra heat can put too much of a load on the kidneys
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Pregnancy (although warm stones are a possibility, most mamas run hot already and don't even want to think about heat!)
Integrative Reflexology
Generally performed on the feet, reflexology can also include hands and ears to stimulate reflex points of the entire body. This particular method combines whole hand massage techniques & foot and toe stretches with a hydrating plant-derived massage cream & aromatic oils for a deep relaxation response. Clients report better sleep, calmer digestion, & decreased anxiety.
30 minutes $60
45 minutes $75
60 minutes $90
Massage for Couples Class
A fantastic opportunity to increase your knowledge of the
"dos and don'ts" of bodywork in a private, clothed session.
What you can expect to learn:
- Contraindications: health-related reasons to avoid massage
- How to setup a relaxing environment
- Proper body mechanics: how to give proper pressure without just using hand strength
- Techniques for the most common areas of complaint (neck/shoulders, lower back, & feet) via a hands-on demonstration followed by time for each partner to practice briefly before moving on to the next topic
Please note: As everyone will remain clothed for the duration of the class, please wear loose-fitting clothing so we can easily access the neck/shoulders, lower back and feet. T-shirts, tank tops, sports bras, sweat pants, yoga pants, sport shorts are appropriate. All cotton or cotton/lycra blends are most appropriate. Please avoid slick materials such as nylons & certain dry-fit clothing as working through these materials may impede proper contact & pressure application.
You'll receive a handout to bring home for review. Anyone who participates in these classes needs to review & fill out an Office Policy as well as the Client Intake Form, as per usual client procedure.
Follow-up sessions can be arranged as review, if desired.
Price for ~60 minute class: $100
Mobile Chair Massage
AKA Corporate or Office Massage: a wonderful addition to any festive or corporate event. Clients remain fully clothed and seated in a massage chair, typically for 15 or 20 minutes. Massage on the neck and shoulders is a sure way to reduce job stress and boost morale at the office! There is a two-hour minimum and prices begin at $120/hour with potential travel fees if over 10 miles from Natalie's office. Multiple therapists can possibly be coordinated, so please call/email for a more accurate quote.