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Massage Services
We schedule massages by session length so we can adapt techniques to whatever your body needs most. Below you'll find descriptions of common modalities we offer, as well as guidance on which session length might work best for you.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage combines traditional Swedish massage techniques (flowing strokes, kneading, compression) with stretching and specific, targeted work on areas of adhesion and tension. Therapeutic massage promotes overall wellness and relaxation, helping to increase mobility and circulation, and reducing stress and anxiety.
The speed and strength applied by the therapist can vary greatly depending on what the client's goals and challenges are. The massage therapist will check in about pressure, aiming to stay within the client's tolerance. Although some people believe "no pain, no gain," we have found that being in a comfortable "it hurts, but in a good way" is the most beneficial zone.
The speed and strength applied by the therapist can vary greatly depending on what the client's goals and challenges are. The massage therapist will check in about pressure, aiming to stay within the client's tolerance. Although some people believe "no pain, no gain," we have found that being in a comfortable "it hurts, but in a good way" is the most beneficial zone.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage aims to breakdown adhesions in the tissue, restoring healthy circulation and mobility. Similar to therapeutic massage, but performed more slowly, with increasing pressure to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, deep tissue work can decrease muscle tension, and relieve pain throughout the entire body. It is especially helpful for those who suffer from osteoarthritis, acute injury, chronic pain, limited mobility, repetitive stress injuries and fibromyalgia. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific musculoskeletal problem. We advise 55 minutes for a focused treatment, and 85 minutes if you'd like a full body treatment.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage incorporates smooth, heated basalt stones into a therapeutic massage treatment. The warmth of the stones helps relax the nervous system, increase circulation, and allow muscles and connective tissues to release more easily. The heat also allows the therapist to work more deeply with less pressure, making hot stone massage an excellent option for those who carry chronic tension, experience stress or anxiety, or simply enjoy the deeply relaxing effects of warmth. Heated stones may be used on specific areas of tension or throughout the entire body as part of the massage treatment.
If you would like hot stones incorporated into your massage, please note this preference when scheduling your appointment.
If you would like hot stones incorporated into your massage, please note this preference when scheduling your appointment.
Session Lengths & Pricing
25 minutes: Perfect for targeted work when you're short on time or dealing with something specific — like tension in the neck and shoulders, tired hands, a headache, foot reflexology, or a focused stretching session. Self-care doesn't have to take a huge chunk of your schedule.
55 minutes: Ideal for a full-body therapeutic massage or more detailed work on specific areas. This allows time to incorporate multiple modalities and address both relaxation and problem areas.
85 minutes: A step up from the 55-minute session with more time for detail and integration. Great for full-body work with extra attention to key areas.
115 minutes: The complete experience — a full-body massage with dedicated time for hands, feet, neck, and scalp, plus extended focus on your specific goals and areas of concern.
55 minutes: Ideal for a full-body therapeutic massage or more detailed work on specific areas. This allows time to incorporate multiple modalities and address both relaxation and problem areas.
85 minutes: A step up from the 55-minute session with more time for detail and integration. Great for full-body work with extra attention to key areas.
115 minutes: The complete experience — a full-body massage with dedicated time for hands, feet, neck, and scalp, plus extended focus on your specific goals and areas of concern.
Session Options |
Price |
25 minutes |
$55 |
55 Minutes |
$130 |
85 Minutes |
$175 |
115 Minutes |
$210 |
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Manual Lymph Drainage
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, rhythmic, and slow face and body treatment which improves lymphatic activity by guiding lymph towards drainage paths. MLD was created by Alexander Von Winswarter and later improved by Dr. Vodder (1896-1986) to treat edema in patients with swollen lymph nodes.
Your Lymphatic System & Its Role in Maintaining Good Health
The lymphatic system is like your body’s built-in drainage and defense network. It has four main jobs: returning excess fluid to your blood stream to keep your body in balance, defending against infection and disease, clearing out damaged cells and toxins, and transporting larger molecules that are too big to enter your blood vessels directly.
The fluid that does the drainage work is called “lymph”. It begins as interstitial fluid — the fluid which surrounds your cells — and becomes lymph once it’s absorbed by lymphatic capillaries, the smallest and most superficial vessels of your lymphatic system. From there, lymph travels through lymphatic vessels, nodes, trunks, and ducts to return fluid to the bloodstream and transport larger molecules that have no other route into circulation. Along the way, lymph is filtered through the lymph nodes, which house white blood cells that monitor for pathogens and trigger immune responses when needed. Lymphatic organs, like the spleen, round out the system by filtering blood to remove damaged cells.
Your lymphatic system is remarkably capable — it returns 2-4 liters of fluid back into the venous system every day, under normal conditions. But it has limits and can be compromised in two different ways.
Overload. Surgery, injury, chronic inflammation, or limited movement (like a long flight or sedentary stretch) can bring more fluid into the tissues than a working system can keep up with. This results in edema: swelling that’s mostly water, caused by a temporary backlog of fluid accumulating in the tissues.
Impaired function. Other times, surgery or radiation can damage the lymphatic system directly. The most superficial capillaries are only 1 mm beneath the epidermis, and some surgeries cut into lymph nodes, damaging their overall capacity to drain and filter lymph — regardless of fluid volume. This results in lymphedema, a protein-rich swelling that requires specialized care beyond MLD, such as Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). Note that lymphedema can also be present from birth (primary lymphedema) rather than caused by an outside event.
The fluid that does the drainage work is called “lymph”. It begins as interstitial fluid — the fluid which surrounds your cells — and becomes lymph once it’s absorbed by lymphatic capillaries, the smallest and most superficial vessels of your lymphatic system. From there, lymph travels through lymphatic vessels, nodes, trunks, and ducts to return fluid to the bloodstream and transport larger molecules that have no other route into circulation. Along the way, lymph is filtered through the lymph nodes, which house white blood cells that monitor for pathogens and trigger immune responses when needed. Lymphatic organs, like the spleen, round out the system by filtering blood to remove damaged cells.
Your lymphatic system is remarkably capable — it returns 2-4 liters of fluid back into the venous system every day, under normal conditions. But it has limits and can be compromised in two different ways.
Overload. Surgery, injury, chronic inflammation, or limited movement (like a long flight or sedentary stretch) can bring more fluid into the tissues than a working system can keep up with. This results in edema: swelling that’s mostly water, caused by a temporary backlog of fluid accumulating in the tissues.
Impaired function. Other times, surgery or radiation can damage the lymphatic system directly. The most superficial capillaries are only 1 mm beneath the epidermis, and some surgeries cut into lymph nodes, damaging their overall capacity to drain and filter lymph — regardless of fluid volume. This results in lymphedema, a protein-rich swelling that requires specialized care beyond MLD, such as Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). Note that lymphedema can also be present from birth (primary lymphedema) rather than caused by an outside event.
How MLD Can Help
MLD works by gently redirecting excess fluid out of congested areas and along lymphatic vessels and trunks so it can drain back to the bloodstream and be used for vital functions or excreted. Beyond reducing swelling, MLD also calms the nervous system, eases pain, and can help prevent the buildup of fibrotic tissue (dense, scar-like tissue that sometimes forms after surgery or injury)
Conditions That May Benefit From MLD
MLD can help with a variety of acute and chronic cases and symptoms, including the following.
While MLD also plays a role in lymphedema management, full lymphedema care typically requires Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) — a combination of techniques beyond MLD alone, including compression, skin care, and therapeutic exercise. We are unable to support lymphedema clients at this time and recommend seeking a CDT trained specialist.
Session Lengths & Pricing
If it is your first time coming in for a MLD appointment, we recommend booking at least 90 minutes. During your initial visit, your therapist will move at introductory pace to assess how your body response. Full body sessions require 90 minutes minimum. The exception is if you are coming in for a focused concern only (e.g. only face and head/neck work) and are not experiencing significant edema.
60 minutes: This is best for focused, maintenance sessions once you’ve already received MLD. A 60-minute session may concentrate on a single area (e.g. the upper extremities only for arthritis) rather than the full body.
90 minutes: This is our most flexible session length. Depending on your goals, this can be a focused session with more time spent on a specific area or a full-body session. This is also a good length if you’re newer to MLD and curious about its benefits (even if you are not dealing with noticeable edema). Just to be clear though: MLD does not pull toxins out of your body the way it’s sometimes portrayed online, and it does not cause weight loss. What it does do is support your lymphatic system’s natural ability to clear waste and excess fluid, leaving you feeling lighter, less puffy, and more relaxed.
120 minutes: This is for clients who want extended time and deeper focus. It can be a focused session or full-body depending on your reasons for coming in.
60 minutes: This is best for focused, maintenance sessions once you’ve already received MLD. A 60-minute session may concentrate on a single area (e.g. the upper extremities only for arthritis) rather than the full body.
90 minutes: This is our most flexible session length. Depending on your goals, this can be a focused session with more time spent on a specific area or a full-body session. This is also a good length if you’re newer to MLD and curious about its benefits (even if you are not dealing with noticeable edema). Just to be clear though: MLD does not pull toxins out of your body the way it’s sometimes portrayed online, and it does not cause weight loss. What it does do is support your lymphatic system’s natural ability to clear waste and excess fluid, leaving you feeling lighter, less puffy, and more relaxed.
120 minutes: This is for clients who want extended time and deeper focus. It can be a focused session or full-body depending on your reasons for coming in.
Session Options |
Price |
60 minutes |
$145 |
90 minutes |
$185 |
120 minutes |
$220 |
Initial visits and series visits are 20% off for post-surgical clients. To qualify, please share your reason for coming in and/or a referral from your medical team when you schedule your appointment. Series visits can be made after your initial visit in-person (so we can schedule dates that work for you together) and require a minimum of 2 additional appointments to be made
Meet Our Massage Therapists
Elizabeth Li
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (Vodder Technique, by ACOLS)
Elizabeth's Hours: Mon.: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Wed.: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Fri.: 9am - 5 pm, Sat.: 3pm - 6pm, Sun.: 9am - 5pm
Nicole Walsh
Licensed Massage Therapist
Nicole's Hours: Mon.: 10 - 4pm
*To request an appointment with Nicole specifically, please email [email protected]
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*All hours are by appointment only
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (Vodder Technique, by ACOLS)
Elizabeth's Hours: Mon.: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Wed.: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Fri.: 9am - 5 pm, Sat.: 3pm - 6pm, Sun.: 9am - 5pm
Nicole Walsh
Licensed Massage Therapist
Nicole's Hours: Mon.: 10 - 4pm
*To request an appointment with Nicole specifically, please email [email protected]
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*All hours are by appointment only
