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Services & Rates

Massage Rates

Albemarle

$40- 1/2 hour

$70- 1 hour

$85- 1 1/2 hour

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Sports Massage

Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for the average person or the highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.

There is no additional charge.

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Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.

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Chair Massage

Chair massage is a popular way of relieving stress and releasing tension right in your home or workplace. You receive your massage in a specialized ergonomic chair which we bring to your location. In addition to the usual health benefits of massage, another benefit of chair massage is that it is done over the clothing. With seated massage, you can avoid the discomfort and awkwardness that you may feel in disrobing for a traditional massage. Also, chair massage sessions are usually shorter than traditional massage, making it convenient enough to fit into your busy schedule.

We are also available for corporate events and wellness programs. Call for pricing.

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Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.

There is no additional charge at this time.

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Hot Stone Therapy

Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.

If you are wanting to experience a whole body stone treatment, called "Massage on the Rocks" it is only $10 more and nearly 100 stones get used.

Meagen normally uses hot and/or cold stones for roughly 5-10 minutes at no charge.

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Neuromuscular Therapy

Neuromuscular therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.

There is no additional charge for this form of therapy at the time.

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Massage Cupping

Massage Cupping bodywork is a pleasant and gentle, non-invasive technique that achieves poweful results in cellulite reduction, pain reduction, joint mobilization, detoxofication, pre- and post- operative therapy to shorten recovery time and enhance surgical results, athletic performance enhancement, and so much more. It waked the body up and makes it feel invigorated, at the same time producing a profound level of healing through nervous system sedation. It works deeper by loosening adhesions, allowing the muscles to operate more independently and stimulate healthy elimination of debris in the tissues, organs and systems.

Massage Cupping is currently offered only by Meagen. For more information and pricing, feel free to contact either her.

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Body Wraps

Feed your love of fruit or vegetables with this treatment. It not only prepares your skin for the changing seasons, it also removes layers of dead skin, revealing soft, rejuvenated skin. It combines the detoxifying effects of the fruit/veggie and softening effect of the sugar scrub leaving the skin with a glowing, softer texture. While you are busy wrapped up, a relaxing foot, face, and scalp massage will be provided. To top it all off is a massage soufflé cream applied once the wrap is removed.

Choices of body wraps currently are Blueberry Bliss or Cucumber Mint. New scrumptous wraps are Pear and Green Apple or Chocolate.

This wonderful escape can be yours for only $15 more.

Both treatments are stimulating to the senses. They last roughly an hour.

Body Wraps are offered by Meagen

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Exfoliating Massage Treats

These great scrubs help remove dry skin to reveal a smoother, softer you. You get your choice of sugar or salt. Sugar is very moisturizing and can be used on any part of the body and is not very abrasive. Salt is more abrasive than sugar and can help with those super dry areas such as the feet. Followed by each scrub is hot towels and a moisturizing massage. All of these scrubs feel great and leave the skin feeling like new. Whether you get a spot treat on the hands, feet, or back, or even the whole body, your skin will thank you.  You get to choose how long you would like the scrub treatment to last included with your massage session:

5 minutes for just $5 more. Perfect for a quick fix on the feet, hands, or back.

15 minutes for $15 more. Good choice if an area is in need of extra exfoliating.

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Spa Massage

Why come for just a massage when you can take it to the next level and come in for a spa massage? First, we start with a dry exfoliating brush to help increase circulation. Then we use hot towels to warm the muscles before massage is given. Also included are eye pads to rejuvenate tired eyes and your choice of massage oil infused with essential oils to take you on a journey filled with delightful scents and deep relaxation. As an added bonus, you get to keep the brush for home use.

This service can be added to any massage for just $15 more.

 

 



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Hot Rockin' Feet

Your feet will be revived through this deep tissue therapy technique in which hot and/or cold stones will be placed on your feet and between your toes.

Give your feet a well deserved treat with this special for just $5 more.

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Facial Massage

The use of nourishing coconut oil massaged into the face to decrease the appearance of fine lines and help relieve sore facial muscles. Hot towels are also used. A hot and a cold stone mey also be used. The facial massage in finished up with a mist of floral water. This is a truly rejuvenating experience.

You can add this on to your massage service for only $5.

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Contrast Foot Massage

Refresh those tired, achy feet with a warm, soothing foot massage followed by an extreme burst of cold.

This cool contrast massage can be yours for only $5 more

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Thai Massage

Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than most other forms of massage therapy. It's also called Thai Yoga massage, because I use my hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like postures and stretches. My clients say Thai massage is like doing yoga without doing any of the work. No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed during the session. A single Thai massage session will help you release stress and relieve pain, and help you function more effectively at work and home.

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1 on 1 Aerial Yoga

60 minutes: $50.00

With this 1 on 1 session, we will cater the class to your specific needs. Please wear tight clothes to prevent getting caught in the fabric and no jewelry to prevent snagging. This session is done outside my office near the woods. Beautiful scenery while you learn something new about yourself. 

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Spinal Layout

Add this on to your next massage session as a special treat for your back. Before you lay face up on the table, I will place several hot and cold stones down and you lay on top of them. Feel your tension melt away with this add on.

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