A truly exceptional massage is all about dynamics—variation in pressure, rhythm, and technique that keeps your body engaged and responsive throughout the session. Instead of repetitive, one-dimensional strokes, I use a combination of fluid, multidirectional movements to address tension from every angle—horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. Beyond that, changes in hand posture allow for deeper, more precise work where needed, ensuring that every muscle gets the attention it deserves. I integrate a range of modalities and techniques, blending the best of deep tissue, myofascial release, and relaxation methods to create a session that is both therapeutic and deeply restorative. Draping is handled with skill and confidence, allowing for a thorough, uninterrupted flow while maintaining your comfort. Every detail is designed to provide a seamless, satisfying experience, leaving you feeling completely refreshed and restored. Because your body deserves more than the basics—it deserves intentional, skillful care.

If you’re not specifically looking for a service like Ashiatsu or Hot Stones, we recommend booking an integrative session. We’ll always discuss your needs beforehand and adjust as needed. Sometimes, what you book in advance may not be what your body needs that day—as always, I’ll help guide you to the best approach during our intake. 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.

If you’d like both we suggest booking a 90 minute session. This will give us time for Ashiatsu on the posterior chain and the remaining portion can either be spent doing relaxation work, more Ashiatsu on the anterior side of the body or therapeutic work in specific areas.

That depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Chronic Tension- It depends on your goals. For chronic issues, we typically recommend weekly sessions in the beginning to help the body repattern itself. Muscles have memory, and resetting neural pathways can take anywhere from one to four sessions in the initial phase of care. Every body responds differently, so there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Many clients combine bodywork with acupuncture, chiropractic care, or physical therapy for a well-rounded approach. Think of chronic tension like an intensive reset—frequent sessions at first, then gradually spacing them out as progress is made. The key is consistency. The more you invest in your body’s well-being, the better your results. General Tension/ Nervous System Regulationor- For overall well-being, we recommend at least one session per month. This is ideal for maintaining your body if you’ve already worked through chronic issues or simply want to stay ahead of tension and stress. Bodywork is cumulative—the more consistently you receive it, the more it enhances every aspect of your life. Regular sessions help regulate the nervous system, leading to a better stress response, improved relationships, reduced tension and anxiety, and a greater ability to handle life with ease. Think of it as an essential part of self-care, like eating well or exercising. When your body is in balance, everything flows better. REMEMBER: Tension isn’t just physical—it’s deeply connected to your mental and emotional well-being. When you start releasing pent-up stress in the body, you’ll notice that discomfort in your mind and emotions begins to ease as well. Likewise, disruptions in your mental and emotional state often manifest as physical sensations. Regular bodywork supports every area of your life—personal, professional, and interpersonal. Most importantly, it strengthens your relationship with yourself. When your body is at ease, your mind follows, creating a ripple effect that enhances how you show up in the world and in your relationships. It’s a win-win-win—for your body, mind, spirit, and everyone around you.

Depending on the issues you'd like to address it's possible with booking 90 or 120 minutes. Less time means less we can do. Bodywork is slow and methodical not a race to the finish.

It's true Ashiatsu is deep work- but most people find it very reasonable. 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.

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.

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.

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.

This is 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.

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

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We use HOBACARE-organic cold pressed jojoba oil. It’s pesticide-free, 100% vegan, cruelty free, nonallergenic, & paraben free. Jojoba also has many health benefits as well.

Each ingredient for the herbal body MASK is listed directly on our Body Treatment page. All body treatments are made custom prior to the session- therefore if you have a specific allergy to any of the ingredients we can eliminate it from the treatment. To keep our sight streamlined we don't list the entire body BUTTER ingredients on the body treatment. See below. Water (aqua), organic butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Vitamin A & E, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, polysorbate 60, organic hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, organic theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, stearic acid, rosa damascena (rose) flower water, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, organic aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, organic salix alba (white willow) bark extract, organic rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, organic melia azadirachta (neem) seed oil, citrus sinensis (sweet orange) oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower oil, xanthan gum, organic alcohol, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate

No, we can omit this part of the process if you don’t want it or have contraindications. It’s there to boost your treatment but it isn’t necessary to receive all the benefits of our body treatments.

YES. We have a ramp that leads to our front door.

We are located at 205 Portland Rd. Gray, Maine 04039 Unit 3. We are located inside of The Spa Studios- The property is abutting a 70-acre horse ranch (Equine Valley Stables) with rolling plains and a wooded backdrop. We are also located in the same business park as Gray Physical Therapy.

When you booked your session, you automatically created a Schedulicity account. You can log in at any time to view past and upcoming sessions, make adjustments, or reschedule—as long as it’s at least 48 hours before your appointment. Within 48 hours of your session, the system automatically locks changes, and adjustments can no longer be made. If you need to modify your booking, be sure to do so in advance to avoid any issues.

I will reach out to you personally. We will come up with a plan to work around any issues that may arise. As mentioned in our POLICIES we keep reschedules due to weather to a minimum. This is Maine and we are going to continue living life regardless of the weather. If myself or clients cancelled every time a storm was predicted (which is most often inflated by the media) I'd go out of business. As mentioned in my policies- storm cancellations are not considered an emergency. If you don't feel comfortable driving in the winter- reserve your bookings for milder weather months.