Certified Massage Therapist practicing since 2001, specializing in pain management, sports therapy, and stress reduction.
30 min Session - $ 40.00
60 min Session - $ 80.00
I graduated from the Virginia School of Massage and became Nationally Certified in 2001. I have been practicing full-time since. I have a full and robust practice and I am grateful that my clients include me in their health and wellness routine.
I charge for my time 30, 60 or 90 minutes, this is actual time of the massage not the time from in the office to out the door, so if you have a 30 minute massage expect to be here in the office at least 45 minutes. I use every tool I have to relieve your discomfort or address any other reason for seeing me. There is not a trained massage therapist out there that did not learn how to do basic Deep Tissue in school, it is a requirement, so I have always been irritated by the “Deep Tissue required additional training/effort” or any other reason therapist use to charge more for deep tissue work then relaxation work. I also have taken various classes that are required to maintain my Certification, these have given me additional tools to use in a session; however I still do not see the reason to charge more for these modalities as these are the cost of being a Massage Therapist and staying current and fresh.
In any session I will use Myofascial Release, switch into Swedish, find a tight muscle- address it with deep tissue, feel an adhesion- use TP therapy or MAT or Cups or Hot Rocks or all of the above. If I feel that it is needed I will apply an essential oil for stress, pain or inflammation or just because you like the smell of it. I do everything I am capable of to get you feeling as well as possible.
I know that this policy is why I am blessed with a great clientele that truly values everything I do. My clients appreciate that fact that they always get the best I have, not the best they paid for. I realize that there are Therapist that are paid more for a single massage, however I charge what I feel is a fair amount for my time and make every massage the one that is needed on that day.
I also have a policy that I do not accept tips – you do not tip your PT, Acupuncturist or Chiropractor why should you be expected to tip me? I consider myself part of you wellness team. If I want to increase my income, I raise my rates. I understand that in a spa, where the Therapist are taken advantage of, tipping is need, so they can make a decent wage. But as all self employed therapist, I set the rates and my compensation, so tipping is not required.
I hope this answers any questions you might have about me, feel free to email me with any additional questions. If you cannot find an appointment time that works with your schedule, please place your name on the wait list and I will contact you if anything opens up.
Namaste,
Rose
