There's a lot about our service at ROAM BODYWORKS that goes beyond the skills, techniques and massage itself. We don't see this as just a massage; Your entire experience from start to finish is important to us. We see this as a container of hospitality with regard for your wellness. Our streamlined aesthetic, our natural fiber linens (laundered with unscented homemade detergent without irritants), our quality sound speakers, the steamed towels included in all sessions, the filtered water & air, the organic plant life in our temperature controlled studio, our convenient online booking, parking at the front door and decades of experience in customer service all play a big role in what makes us stand out.Each modality we offer also has their own panache to them.A truly exceptional Swedish and/or full body style massage is all about a seamless flow of dynamics—variation in pressure, hand posture and rhythm that keeps your body engaged and responsive throughout the session– while also lulling you into a hypnotic state. Instead of repetitive, one-dimensional strokes, we use a combination of fluid, multidirectional movements to address tension from every angle—horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. A more focused/deep tissue 'bodywork' session should be an understanding of anatomy combined with multiple techniques to access deeper layers of musculature without causing tissue damage. So that not only is the session enjoyable but also effective for the client by blending deep tissue techniques; myofascial release, Graston Gua Sha tools, trigger point release and other methods to create a session that is both therapeutic and deeply restorative.Our Ashiatsu massage is elegant and graceful. For such a deep technique we silenty step about the table and your tissues to provide a compressive pressure without causing discomfort or disruption. A level of dexterity and fluidity is required of the practitioner to ensure and gentle yet powerful experience for the client. Even linen draping is an important component of having a great massage. Often draping can be too tight and rigid or too loose and unsecure. We handle draping with skill and confidence, allowing for a thorough secure drape exposing muscles from origin to insertion with uninterrupted flow while maintaining your comfort. We take pride in our work and don't skip or skimp on all the little details. Our service at ROAM BODYWORKS is what takes a massage from basic to brilliant.

If you’re not seeking a specific modality or service such as Ashiatsu or Hot Stones, we recommend booking a 'fusion' session.Despite what you book- you may want something else by the time your appointment date nears. We’ll always discuss your needs beforehand and adjust as needed. Note: This flexibility does not apply to body treatments, as they require advance preparation and cannot be changed last minute.

It depends on what you’re looking to accomplish. If you have a larger body mass and want a full-body massage, I recommend booking the longest session time (90 minutes to 2 hours) to ensure proper coverage. Longer sessions also offer the best value per minute and tend to yield better overall results. If you have a specific area of concern, shorter, more frequent sessions can also be effective for targeted relief. Either way, we’ll tailor the session to your needs for the best outcome. Below are some examples of how sessions can go but are not limited to said examples. Flow State: (Nervous System Regulation/Deep Relaxation) + Hot Salt Stones will follow the same guidelines. 60 Minutes- will give you an equal focus on each area of the body. A perfectly balanced yet swift massage. 75 Minutes- will give you that extra time for attention to a specific area; scalp, neck, feet etc. 90 Minutes- Full body coverage while getting some extra attention in a few areas; scalp, neck, feet, etc. 120 Minutes- Full body reset while getting extra attention or longer time on back, neck, shoulders with focus on scalp and feet. Make it whatever you want! Ashiatsu: (Deep Feet Bar Therapy- Soothing Depth) 60 Minutes- is the posterior chain only. 75 Minutes- is the posterior chain + limited time to give extra attention with ashiatsu or hands on work in a specific area. 90 Minutes- is posterior chain + time for choice of anterior ashi /focus/relaxation. 2 Hours is enough time for ashi posterior+ upper and lower anterior or a combination of other modalities mixed with ashi. Focus Session: (Not Full Body-Targeted Deep Tissue) 60 Minutes- one area of focus working with primary and secondary related muscle groups 75 Minutes- focus on 1-2 areas depending on how many secondary areas are engaged in the primary area of tension 90 Minutes- focus on 1-3 areas in one session. 120 Minutes- a more in-depth focus in each area.

Session length involves a few factors: Body Mass + Goals (Tension/Relaxation/etc) + Added Enhancements Body MassIf you are someone with more body mass you may want to book a minumum of a 90 minute session especially if you are hoping for a full body/Swedish massage or a combination of techniques into your session. Goals: Tension Relief vs. Relaxation (or both)Tension focused sessions can be shorter (75 mins) but will not be full body. Tension + Relaxation with hopes for full body would require a minimun of 90 minutes. Multiple modalities such as Ashiatsu + deep tissue + relaxation into one session require the most time. Enhancements: TimeEnhancements like the Mini-Scalp-Ritual & Foot-Ritual take time away from other parts of the session– so factor that into your other goals for the session such as relaxation and/or tension relief in other parts of the body.

That depends on what you’re trying to accomplish with a caveat. Chronic Tension tension doesn't occur overnight and it's most likely not going to be resolved in 1-2 sessions. Science consistently shows that 5-8 sessions semi-consecutively (in a 5-6 week span) significantly improves outcome. This is just the soft-tissue aspect/approach to what ails us. Caveat.Too long now humanity has been separated from the innate bodily intelligence. Just because most cannot readily preceive their 14 astral bodies beyond the physical doesn't mean that these other layers aren't transmitting signals to the body and senses. Our pain/tension isn't always from the 3D, it's often a message from the other dimensions/auric field happening simultansouly within and outside of us; the mental body, the emotional body, the etheric body, so on and other's energetic fields colliding with our own. There's a lot of commotion in the ether that isn't always obvious to our basic senses. Massage/bodywork can be a terrific way to influence and re-align these outer layers of our aura. The point is that whether you've tried all the more 3D approaches (bodywork, acupuncture, PT, chiro, diet, herbs, supplements) and whether they work or not, don't discount the other hidden, sometimes aggressors, having an impact on your existence. When you turn on your other senses you often see how the astral realm is causing symptoms in the physical body. This realization alone can be an empowering influence on how you perceive your pain and how quickly it leaves. By understanding where pain/tension might have originated energetically can shift/transmute it simply by acknowledgement. That's what the body wants afterall. It is trying to communicate something to you from beyond, it wants you to acknowledge it and hopefully do the deeper inner work/make the life changes to move it along. Much of what we feel is from our own unresolved issues, from this lifetime (sometimes pre-verbal trauma we cannot remember/past lives/ancestry) or other's unresolved issues rub off on us. Choose your company wisely.Feeling good is about operating in alignment on all levels of your human design. It takes a multi-fasceted approach from several aspects of life. Nothing is separate. That said. We'll continue with what pertains to massage and bodywork specifically. General Tension/ Nervous System Regulationor- For overall well-being, we recommend at least one session per month. This is ideal for maintaining your body, keeping your tissues hydrated, promoting circulation, regulating your nervous system, emotional regulation, immune support, etc. It regulates the nervous system, leading to a better stress response, improved relationships, reduced tension and anxiety, and a greater ability to handle life with ease.Receiving regularly over the course of a lifetime will have significant positive impact, enhancing all aspects of life and your being. Think of it as an essential part of self-care, like eating well or exercising.

It's possible with sessions 90 minutes and above. All depending on your goals, your body mass and any additional enhancements you may have added to your session. Remember bodywork isn't a race to the finish by squeezing everything in. Especially for chronic tension which takes much time in a single session over consecutive sessions.

No type of bodywork is supposed to be painful. No pain no gain is not applicable in my approach to bodywork. Ashiatsu is deep work- but most people find it very agreeable. The foot is broad therefore it disperses the pressure over a wider surface area. You don't need to be seasoned in bodywork to receive Ashiatsu. It's for most everyone minus a few contraindications.That to say it can be intense in brief moments throughout a session depending on your level of tension in a specific area but the body generally settles into the work and welcomes the deep broad compressions.Sometimes our nervous system needs more input and sometimes it needs less. t\This can change from person to person but also from time to time depending where we are on a given day.

NO. It’s important that you take the time during sessions to come back to your self. I encourage silence. That’s not to say you cannot talk, but I do my best to not over-engage and let you settle into the work. I like to stay focused and give your body undivided attention during sessions.

NO. We prefer not to support organized crime. As time goes on we are seeing more wellness professionals not supporting that system anymore. However, if you do have an HSA with a major logo card we do accept that as payment.

Please let us know! We keep robes in the treatment room for this specific purpose. That way you don't have to dress/undress and can enjoy your time on the table to the fullest. **It's always best to be hydrated before sessions but not overly and with a mostly empty stomach to ensure comfort while being horizontal.

NO. Clients are ALWAYS draped properly ensuring their privacy. We only expose one area of the body at time I.e. one leg/arm/back etc.

NO. Some clients run hot or don't like to feel constricted. If you’d like to omit blankets and only use a sheet that is ok. Regardless your privacy is always protected with secure draping.

This is mostly optional. The only time we require NO underwear is for Ashiatsu; It’s a hazard to the therapist and hip/glute work is essential during an Ashiatsu session. Don’t worry you’ll always be properly draped.Underwear can be a hindrance when a client is specifically seeking relief in the low back/hips/glutes. Regardless always do what you are comfortable in this instance and we can work around it.

No, we currently do not offer pre-natal massage. There are several wonderful therapists in the area that specialize in pre-natal.