Elm & Serenity

Breathe Deep • Unwind • Balance

Massage Menu

 

Enhancements:

Provided by Apothecanna $10-$25

Immune Boosting Aromatherapy $10

Magnesium Cream $10

Cupping $10

Reflexology (+30 Minutes) $50 available with Irwyn and Iris

Hot Stone $15 available with Irwyn and Iris

 

Our Seasonal Massage - Winter Solstice

Sink into the warmth of heat packs and warm towels, placed all along your body, while luxurious seasonal scents ease your senses and relax your mind. Warmed magnesium cream is applied to soothe sore muscles, while hydrating lotion works to moisturize your skin from the drying temperatures. This massage also incorporates hot stones to melt away the tension in your neck and shoulders, making our Winter Solstice the ultimate escape.

1) Our specialty massage oil:

Warming ginger

Soft notes of fresh, citrusy woods combine with the subtle, yet spicy floral scent of ginger to transport you to a cozy escape

2) Choose your aromatherapy:

Peppermint

Orange

3) Customized muscle liniments included:

Rest

Soothes the nerves and encourages deep rest and sound sleep

Recover

Provides relief after physical activity

 

Customized Therapeutic Massages

Swedish Massage - 60 min $115 | 90 min $165

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Pressure/Type: Light to Medium/Full Body

Techniques: Your massage therapist will employ soothing Swedish techniques, aromatherapy oils, warm towels, and a comforting neck pillow infused with aromatherapy.

Best Suited for: Perfect for individuals who feel burnt out, stressed, or simply in need of relaxation and rejuvenation for their body and mind.

Benefits: This massage aims to re-center and restore balance to your mind and body, while also relieving muscular tension.

 
 

Deep Tissue Massage - 60 min $115 | 90 min $165

Pressure/Type: Firm to Deep/Full Body

Techniques: Your massage therapist will use their hands, fists, forearms, and elbows, along with creams and aromatherapy oil blends, to provide relief for sore joints and achy muscles.

Best Suited for: Ideal for individuals seeking to alleviate tension, aches, and soreness in their muscles.

Benefits: This massage will leave you feeling revitalized, loose, and relaxed.

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Clinical Massage Therapy - 30 min $60 | 60 min $115 | 90 min $165

Pressure/Type: Customized/Focus Area (NOT full body)

Techniques: A combination of techniques including neuromuscular therapy, orthopedic massage, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, and deep tissue strokes.

Best Suited for: Ideal for individuals experiencing chronic or acute muscular aches and tension in specific areas.

Benefits: This massage aims to restore your body and rebalance your equilibrium by relieving muscular tension, aches, pain, and soreness.

***Formerly known as Neuromuscular Therapy***

 

Sports Massage - 60 min $115 | 90 min $165

Pressure/Type: Customized/Focus Area/Interactive (NOT full body)

Techniques: Tailored to your needs, your massage therapist will use focus work, stretching, and mobility techniques. They will work with you to determine the most beneficial techniques for your massage, which may include:

  • ART (active resistance technique)

  • Passive stretching

  • Deep tissue

  • Isolated stretches

  • And more, as discussed with your massage therapist!

Best Suited for: Ideal for individuals seeking to reenergize, revive, and refresh specific muscles used during intense physical activity. Whether you're a competitive athlete or have a highly active lifestyle, this massage is perfect for you!

Benefits: This massage promotes faster recovery, increases muscle awareness, enhances oxygen delivery to muscles, and improves range of motion. Clients often experience improved activity levels due to accelerated recovery. It can also be beneficial as part of your preparation for specific events such as marathons or sports competitions.


Perinatal Massage

Prenatal Massage - 60 min $115 | 75 min $145

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Pressure/Type: Customized/Full Body

Techniques: Your massage therapist will utilize myofascial release, strain/counter-strain, muscle energy technique, joint mobilization, and reflexive techniques.

Best Suited for: Recommended for expectant mothers in all trimesters.

Benefits: This massage is specifically designed to alleviate the physical discomforts associated with a mother's rapidly changing body, promoting a peaceful state of mind for both mother and baby.

 

Postnatal Massage - 60 min $115 | 75 min $145

Pressure/Type: Customized/Full body

Techniques: Your massage therapist will employ myofascial release, Bindegewebs massage, tapotement, and other relevant techniques to aid in a faster recovery.

Best Suited for: Designed for postpartum mothers (immediately after birth up to about six to eight weeks) and can be performed as early as 24 hours after delivery. Note: Certain circumstances may require clearance from a doctor.

Benefits: Postnatal massage is beneficial in restoring your pre-pregnancy body, facilitating the healing process after a caesarean section, promoting uterine involution, and enhancing overall well-being.

 

Labor Prep Massage - 75 min $145 | 90 min $165

Pressure/Type: Customized/Full body

Techniques: Your massage therapist will incorporate aromatherapy oils, acupressure and reflexology points, as well as specific ligament massage to prepare for the labor process, along with techniques used in pregnancy massage.

Best Suited for: Specifically designed for expectant mothers who have reached full term (39+ weeks of pregnancy).

Benefits: This massage not only provides relaxation and relief from aches and pains, but also helps prepare the expecting mother for labor both mentally and physically. The techniques used to prepare for the labor process can be beneficial for mothers who experience stress and/or depression.


 Specialty Massages

Serenity Stone Massage (available in fall/winter) - 60 min $150 | 90 min $225

Pressure/Type: Customized/Full Body

Techniques: Your massage therapist will strategically place warm basalt stones on your body and use them to alleviate muscular tension. Aromatherapy oils are incorporated to enhance the overall relaxation experience.

Best Suited for: Ideal for individuals seeking an alternative to deep tissue massage or those who simply want to indulge in a deeply relaxing treatment.

Benefits: This massage provides a sense of looseness and improved flexibility without the use of deep pressure, while inducing a state of complete relaxation.


Integrative Reflexology - 30 min $60 | 60 min $115

Pressure/Type: Customized/Feet, Hands, Ears

Techniques: Your massage therapist will stimulate reflex points on your feet, hands, and ears using their fingers, knuckles, and fists.

Best Suited for: Ideal for individuals who experience stress or fatigue from prolonged standing or foot-related work, those who enjoy foot massages, or anyone new to massage seeking a simple and relaxing service.

Benefits: Integrative reflexology works with the body's energetic pathways, known as meridians, to promote harmony between the body and mind. It enhances circulation throughout the entire body, particularly in the feet. This service offers relief for digestive issues, reduces muscular tension, alleviates swelling in lower limbs, and improves lymphatic and nerve circulation.