Therapeutic bodywork · Maryland
Deep tissue, Ashiatsu, and tailored sessions in Baltimore and Havre de Grace.
Why massage
Massage has been part of my life since I was four. My aunt Janet was going to massage school and would come to our house after class to practice on us. I adored her and wanted to do what she did, so I started rubbing her shoulders and back. Before long, I was doing the same for friends and family because I wanted them to feel better.
By middle school, I knew I wanted to become a massage therapist. I never saw it as a passing interest or something I might do alongside another career. It was the work I wanted to learn properly and keep doing.
I entered massage school at 18, graduated at 21, and later taught for seven years. I especially loved teaching therapists how to care for their own bodies. Over 30 years into practice, the purpose has stayed the same: helping clients feel better and helping massage therapists build careers they can stay in.
01 · Lineage and approach
I learned Ashiatsu directly from Ruthie Hardee, founder of DeepFeet Bar Therapy.
She taught me how to use my feet with control and how to adjust pressure to the person on the table. DeepFeet’s official directory lists me as a certified graduate in Maryland.
Focused bodywork for tension in deeper layers of tissue, including areas affected by repetitive movement or old injuries. Tell me how the pressure feels during your session so I can adjust it. Some soreness afterward is common.
I use my feet and body weight to give broad, controlled pressure. Secure overhead bars help me balance and adjust my weight. We’ll talk about whether Ashiatsu suits you before using it.
If you are unsure what to book, choose therapist recommendation. I can combine methods, including relaxing Swedish techniques with oils or lotion, rolling, kneading, and percussion, to support circulation, ease everyday aches and stress, and improve flexibility.
02 · Rates at a glance
Regular appointments and Priority Clinic offer the same customizable treatment. Priority Clinic prices reflect where and when those openings are held.
03 · Standing Room
$20 a month. Cancel anytime.
The $20 pays for calendar access. You schedule your own appointments; the discount does not roll over. Enrollment is by invitation for the first 20 members.
Ending membership cancels reservations more than three months ahead. Cancellation alerts are open to everyone who opts in.
04 · For therapists
05 · Locations
Regular appointments and a few Priority Clinic openings.
Ask an accessibility question ↗Regular appointments on alternating Mondays and two to three Wednesdays each month. One Wednesday each month is reserved for Priority Clinic, after I approve the date. Check your booking confirmation for your location.
Ask an accessibility question ↗06 · Before you book
Appointments already on my calendar stay in place. When online booking opens, you’ll see times available to your account or the public Priority Clinic.
See booking optionsExisting clients sign in to see available appointments. Every first visit requires a request, Rachel’s approval, and a 50% deposit, including referrals and Priority Clinic.
I work at one location each day and leave time between appointments. I add online openings in stages so returning clients can keep their regular appointments.
Rachel reviews every first-appointment request, with or without a referral. Once she approves it, you’ll receive a link to pay a 50% deposit. Payment confirms the appointment.
More than 48 hours ahead, a deposit may be refunded or moved once. Inside 48 hours it is retained; if I refill the opening, it becomes account credit.
No. Massage therapy is not emergency care or medical triage. If you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911 or seek appropriate medical care.
