Investing in massage is an investment in your health.

 

Prices for Massage Therapy

30 minutes - $45.00                                             
                                                   45 minutes - $65.00                                             
60 minutes - $80.00
                                                   75 minutes - $95.00
90 minutes - $115.00

 

I accept cash, check, credit/debit cards, including some HSAs                               Contactless payment through ZELLE.

 

INITIAL VISIT - Your initial visit includes a thorough discussion regarding why you are here: the type of pain you are experiencing, (if any) and where, muscle testing (if necessary) your expectations and my expectations.  Hands on treatment will complete this session. 

Following sessions will include a brief follow up and hands on for the entire session; unless you are running late to the appt. (See Policies)

 

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
I utilize a variety of techniques to bring positive results. I might use Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular techniques, Neuromuscular Cup Therapy, Myofascial Decompression Cup Therapy, Myofascial Therapy, Positional Release, Active Isolated Stretching along with basic Swedish techniques. 

Due to using a variety of techniques, I charge per time, not by style. 

                      

Prices for Cupping Therapy

60-min = $80.00 - Cupping is focused on 1-2 areas of the body.

90-min = $115.00 - Cupping is focused on 2-3 areas of the body.

Add cups to any service - $25.00 See description below

 

CUPPING THERAPY
Silicone or hard polycarbonate cups create negative pressure - lifting instead of compressing - tissue.  The “pull” of the suction cups increases blood flow to the area and when combined with movement confuses the brain, releasing the tension held in muscles and connective tissues. This promotes tissue healing and improved gliding of tissue layers which helps muscle, connective tissue, and skin move more freely increasing range of motion and reducing pain overall. 

 

Melanie offers 3 styles of cupping therapy:

Myofascial Decompression Cup Therapy (MFD) - You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to receive the benefits from cupping therapy.

MFD focuses on muscle restrictions with the client taking a very active part in their treatment with minimal massage work completing session. 

This treatment style was developed by Dr. Christopher DePrato, a Physical Therapist and associate professor at the University of San Francisco. MFD is an evidenced based style of decompression therapy that focuses on identifying and treating ROM restrictions and muscular imbalance. With this style of cupping, cups are placed along specific muscle lines. The client is a very active participant in their treatment by performing corrective interventions such as Active and Active Assisted range of motion and contract/relax protocols which inhibits compensatory muscles and enables correct muscles to fire.  

Neuromuscular Cupping Therapy (NCT)  - NCT was developed by Gretchen Popp. 

Where you feel pain is not necessarily where the pain is stemming from. Constricted areas of connective tissue can develop Trigger points which cause your brain to send pain signals to a different part of your body. NCT uses silicone cups on those constricted areas and/or trigger points  combined with evidenced based neuromuscular techniques in order to decrease those fascial constrictions, thereby decreasing your pain. The client performs simple contract/relax movements during the session, followed by stretches either passively or with Active Isolated Stretching. 

Dynamic cupping (cups are moving more than being stationary) 

Cups can be added to any massage session in order to feel the difference between lifting connective tissue versus compressing it. Clients state they feel a sense of "more space" in the area that has been cupped.

 

On-Site Seated Massage

Seated Chair Massage – The client remains clothed and sits on a specially designed massage chair. Seated massage focuses on high stress areas of the head, neck, shoulders, back and arms with the therapist using very little, if any, lotion. Thumb, fingertip and elbow pressure is used on specific stress points. Session length varies anywhere from 5 minutes to ½ hour. Seated massage is an efficient way to receive fast relief from stress and tension. 

Seated massage is well suited for the following:

Workplace – Weekly, Monthly, Yearly. As a bonus; as a thank you; to boost moral; large project stress relief; etc…

Health Fairs

Trade Shows

Open House events

Grand openings

Any type of setting that needs to attract consumers

Spa get-togethers

Or as an introduction to massage for people uneasy about table massage

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My office  - 20 minutes - $30.00
                    30 minutes - $40.00

Your place of business  -  $80.00 per hour. A variety of session lengths is possible.

7 ea: 5 minutes sessions
4 ea: 10 minute sessions
3 ea: 15 minute sessions

The therapist needs at least 5-minutes between sessions for sanitizing and client intake information.

* Please call for more information or discussion of different session lengths.

 

SPECIALS and ADD-Ons

Heated Himalayan Salt stone massage (session price is per time - see above)

Your massage is taken to the next level by using Warm, all natural, Himalayan Salt Stones. The stones are warmed up and then incorporated into your massage session. The heat helps further calm the nervous system allowing muscles to relax quickly.                                   Salt stones are not as smooth as basalt rocks, therefore a gentle exfoliation of the skin occurs.  Exfoliation can help prevent clogged pores, brighten skin and allow for easier absorption of topical moisturizers. (Please discuss any skin conditions with your therapist prior to scheduling this treatment.)

 

Hand Massage Add-on or stand-alone session - $30.00             Dry hands, tired or arthritic joints? A heated oil hand massage eases pain as well as makes your skin wonderfully soft and smooth. A focused massage on the wrist and finger joints combined with warm oil and warm stones will release pressure off joints. Finishing the treatment with a paraffin dip will let the heat and therapy soak into the joints for added relief.

 

 

 

Foot Scrub  -  Add-on or stand-alone session - $30.00
Are your feet itchy from dry skin, rough from summer bare feet, just plain tired? Enjoy rejuvenating your feet with a Foot Scrub! Using natural jojoba oil and sea salt, dry skin is scrubbed away while your calf and foot muscles are massaged with warm stones, working together to alleviate soreness, leaving your feet feel refreshed.