Massage Therapy Sessions
Whether you are looking for a relaxing or therapeutic session, our licensed massage therapists will work with you to ensure that you received exactly what you need.
If you don’t see a time that works for you, email us and we may be able to adjust our schedule
Massage therapy is a wonderful way to relax your body, rejuvenate your mind, and ease chronic tension. Our massage therapists have years of experience, and specialize in the perinatal field of massage therapy.
When booking your massage, please specify one of the following but each massage will be customized when you arrive at our office:
Prenatal Massage: Pregnancy specific discomforts are addressed and relieved while patient lays on her side, best enjoyed during any trimester due to our specific training.
Labor Stimulation Massage: A useful, natural way to help begin the process of labor. Guided mediation, acupressure points, essential oils, and external application of castor oil is used in a medium to firm pressure massage. Only recommended for those past 40 weeks with doctor/midwife's permission.
Postpartum Massage: During pregnancy and childbirth, the bones and muscles adapt to the additional stress placed upon them. This massage works to move them back into their pre-pregnancy position and be can done at any point after birth.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Massage: A gentle technique involving rhythmically stretching and compressing the skin over specific structures and pathways to support drainage of fluid in the body.
All of our massages are customized and may provide elements of other modalities and trainings that each therapist has perfected throughout their careers including:
Swedish Massage: Long, medium pressure strokes will be used to relax the body, quiet the mind and aid in increasing circulation throughout the body.
Myofascial/Deep Tissue Massage: Deeper, more focused work is done to relieve chronic tension and help restore the body to its optimal health potential.
Breast Massage for Lactation: Start with a 30 minute postpartum massage to easy post-birth soreness, but then focus will be given to breast sore from engorgement, clogged ducts, and mastitis. Each session includes a dry brush, and instruction for self-massage.
Cesarean Birth Scar Massage: Based on your comfort level, our skilled massage therapist can work with you to not only touch and acknowledge your scar, but also reduce adhesions and decrease pain in our abdominal area.
Reflexology: Pressure is applied to the reflex points on the hands and feet to stimulate various organs.
Hot Stone Massage: The deep heat of the stones melts away chronic tension and allows the muscles to more deeply relax.
Add on Services:
Aromatherapy: The use of essential provide a therapeutic and relaxing effect. You have the choice between three scents: lavender, lime, and eucalyptus. Not seeing your scent? Feel free to bring one in and the therapist will incorporate it into your session.
Dry Brushing: A wonderful add on to any massage therapy session, a dry brush provides lymphatic support, helps reduce toxins in your body, and is a great way to exfoliate your body (additional fee)
Kinesiology Taping: Kinesiology taping provides an extra level of support as muscles recover, while still allowing for a full range of motion. (additional fee)
Office Location: Our therapists provide spaces in our beautiful South Durham office located in Sutton Station at 5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 202, Durham NC 27713.