Vermont Massage and Wellness
Burlington   Montpelier   Waitsfield

    info@vermontmassageandwellness.com

Welcome to Vermont Massage and Wellness

In these stressful times massage therapy is a great way to help us de-stress, keep muscle tension at bay, and rejuvenate ourselves. Too often we forget to use it. This is a reminder!

Services offered: (see below for detailed descriptions of services)
30, 60, 90 minute sessions available
· Aromatherapy Massage
· Swedish Massage
· Deep Tissue Massage
· Foot Reflexology
· Hot Stone Massage COMING SOON!
· Corporate Massage
· Gentle Massage for the elderly and ill

Included with each massage session:
· Aromatherapy massage- choose from our selection of high quality 100% pure essential oil blends.
· Heated massage table
· Choice of music from our diversified music collection (or bring your own.)
· Filtered water or hot tea
· Comfortable sheets using only laundry products that are non-toxic, biodegradable, and hypo-allergenic.

Why massage therapy?
It's important for us to take care of ourselves- both our physical bodies and our body/mind. Numerous studies show that massage therapy:
· Relaxes Tense Muscles
· Increases Immune System Functioning
· Reduces and Manages Pain
· Increases Flexibility
· Increases Circulation
   and decreases toxin buildup
· Reduces Stress Levels, Anxiety, and Depression
· Induces a General Sense of  Relaxation
   and Well Being

*NOTE: The Burlington Office will be closed June 19th through July 19th as Katherine will be traveling to India!

If you would like to schedule a massage during these dates you can call Stephanie Davis (Massage Therapist) at 802-233-7368 or Ann Taylor (Physical Therapist / Massage Therapist) at 802-233-0932. Both Stephanie and Ann work out of the same office on Pearl Street in Burlington and have years of experience. Oasis Day Spa in Williston is also a great alternative, though they are a bit pricier. They can be reached at 802-879-9499.

Rates
Thirty Minutes   $35
Sixty Minutes    $65
Ninety Minutes  $85

Massage Therapy- all types included here.

Massage 90 min $85.00 Massage 60 min $65.00 Massage 30 min $35.00

Package Rates- BEST VALUE!

Package Deals for Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Foot Reflexology

90 min: Eight Office Visits- save $20 each visit $520.00 60 min: Eight Office Visits- save $20 each visit $360.00 90 min: Four Office Visits- save $15 each visit $280.00 60 min: Four Office Visits- save $15 each visit $200.00

Gift Certificates

One Hour Massage Gift Certificate

One Massage Gift Box A gift certificate for a one hour massage, your choice of a relaxation CD, 100% fair trade vegetable palm wax tea light with holder, and assorted Lindt Lindor truffles nicely arranged in a gold box $75

Seven Massage Gift Box Six one-hour massages, a one-hour foot reflexology session, your choice of a relaxation CD, 100% fair trade vegetable palm wax tea light with holder, assorted Lindt Lindor truffles, assorted organic teas, and a 2oz bottle massage oil from Flaming Maple Herb Company of Vermont all neatly placed in a lovely gift box. $400

Fourteen Massage Gift Box: all of the above plus twelve one-hour massages, two one-hour foot reflexology sessions, dark chocolate covered pomegranates, a 4oz bottle massage oil from Flaming Maple Herb Company of Vermont, and a $15 gift certificate to Dobra Tea carefully placed into a beautiful gold gift box.. $750

Relaxation CD Choices:

Spirit Spa by David R.Maracle: Soothing Sounds of Native Flute
Sleep Soundly by Christophe Maro: Soothing, melodic soundscapes ease the mind and body into a deeply restful sleep
Feng Shui Reflections: Peaceful, Asian-inspired melodies for balance and harmony
Big Band Love Songs by The Swingfield Big Band: Journey Back to the days of bandstands, dance floors, and the promise of romance with this collection of sentimental love songs from the Big Band Era.

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$15 OFF
Online COUPON

HURRY! Offer Expires SOON!

Take $15 off your next massage by paying now through paypal.

$50.00 for a one hour massage!

*Burlington Office only

Coupon Expires 8/1/09

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Massage Therapy Technique Descriptions

Aromatherapy Massage Massage therapy is beneficial on its own; however when its used in conjunction with essential oils, these two therapies can be synergistically more beneficial than when they are performed separately. Aromatherapy massage involves a massage treatment using essential oils. Aromatherapy massage works when essential oils are inhaled by the client, stimulating the olfactory gland which is a region of the brain closely linked with memory. When the fragrant oils are inhaled, a chemical message is sent to the brain which triggers a certain emotional response. Essential oils also have physical properties such as: analgesic, antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal, detoxicant, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, etc depending on the specific oil used.

For example, Lavender is a widely known essential oil  that induces relaxation and emotional balance. Lavender also has specific chemical properties that reduce inflammation and is therefore good for burns. scrapes, acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

We offer a wide variety of top quality essential oil blends that our clients can choose from free of charge because we think it's that important!

Swedish Massage currently represents the western "standard" for massage. Also commonly known as "therapeutic massage" swedish massage represents a general massage system that focuses on increasing circulation and promoting relaxation. Because swedish massage stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system or the "rest and digest mode"  in the body it activates the body's own healing processes as it melts away tension and stress.

Deep Tissue Massage is a type of clinical massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. This technique uses some of the same movements and techniques as swedish massage, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, and myofacial release. The pressure will generally be more intense than swedish massage but should never hurt. The goal of deep tissue massage is to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct pressure across the grain of the muscles. Deep tissue massage is a process of detection of stiff or painful areas by determining the quality and texture of the deeper layers of musculature, and slowly applying pressure into these layers to affect change at the cellular level to improve muscle health, decrease feelings of tension and stiffness, and eliminate or manage pain.

Affecting change at the cellular layer of muscle, tendon, ligament, and fascia can be felt in some cases right away but in general take  4-6 visits spread out over a month's time. Maintaining tissue health is vitally important to eliminate or manage body tension, stiffness, and pain so bi-monthly or monthly visits are recommended once the initial complaint has been addressed.

Foot Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion.. Reflexology is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body. Reflexology has a profoundly relaxing effect on the nervous system and also helps maintain foot health by restoring and maintaining flexibility, circulation, and releasing tension in the foot's muscles, tendons, ligaments, and even bones.

COMING SOON!
Hot Stone Massage is the ultimate, nurturing, healing massage. This profoundly relaxing and balancing treatment, based on ancient traditions, is now one of the most requested treatment specialties worldwide. Smooth, heated “placement stones” are placed strategically on the body, and “working stones” are used in a full body massage that affords many therapeutic benefits. The heat from the stones penetrates the body, inducing a deeply relaxed state and an almost magical release of muscle tension. The heated stones also draw toxins to the skin’s surface, promoting a purification process. Clients love this special treatment that offers them a deeper state of relaxation, maximum release of muscle tension and an enhanced feeling of well-being. Copyright © EarthStone

Discounts
15% off all services:  
Seniors (65+ with photo ID)
Students (with student ID)
City Market Members (with member card)

Discounted massage for seniors, students, city market members

90 Min Massage or Foot Reflexology $72.25 60 Min Massage or Foot Reflexology $55.25 30 Min Massage or Foot Reflexology $29.75

Referral Discount:
Refer a friend or family member and receive $ 10 off your next visit.
 

Methods of Payment
At this time Vermont Massage and Wellness accepts cash, checks, and paypal via our website.

Checks should be made out to: Vermont Massage and Wellness or VMW which is shorter!

Insurance Coverage
Direct reimbursements from your insurance carrier are sometimes possible. Please confirm this by contacting your insurance company directly. While insurance is not accepted currently, receipts for paid treatments are always available for insurance reimbursements as well as for tax deductible medical expenses if they apply.

Having a massage does more than just relax your body and mind. There are specific physiological and psychological changes that occur, even more so when massage is viewed and used as a preventative, regular therapy and not an occasional indulgence.

— Karrie Osborn, Contributing Editor, Massage & Bodywork magazine.

 

We stand in life
 at midnight;
We are always
on the threshold
of a new dawn.

-Martin Luther King, Jr.
 

Forty GREAT reasons
to have a massage!