Vermont Massage and Wellness

67 Pearl Street
Burlington, VT

802 / 233-4070     info@vermontmassageandwellness.com

  Specializing in Massage Therapy and Healthy Living in Burlington, VT

Services

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.
 

Free with each massage session:

• Aromatherapy:
  Choose your essential oil and we blend it into your choice of lotion or oil before each session. We use only high quality 100% pure essential oils

• Music Choice:
  Choose your music (or no music) from our CD collection. From classical or  instrumental to new age or Celtic; upbeat to relaxing-we have something for everyone.
  You can also bring your own music to use during your massage session.

• Vermont Pure Water

• Free health and wellness related items when available
   

Clinical Massage Therapy Services:
There are over 150 types of massage therapy techniques. Although Vermont Massage and Wellness does not perform all of these, we offer both clinical and relaxation massage services that are both nurturing and highly effective at producing results. See our benefits page for more details.

Swedish Massage 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: 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 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.

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Rates

Clinical Massage Therapy Rates
for all office visits:

First session:
Add $10

Subsequent sessions:
$65 / Sixty minutes
$85 / Ninety minutes

Gift Certificates
Massage gift certificates are available
Please contact us for more info.

Methods of Payment
At this time Vermont Massage and Wellness accepts cash and checks only.
Checks should be made out to: Vermont Massage and Wellness

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.

Gratuities
Except for massage therapy specials, tips are no longer accepted
You can thank us by telling your friends and family about our services, by putting that money toward your next massage and by purchasing a gift certificate from Vermont Massage and Wellness for someone who's physical health and mental well-being you care about.

*Note: Tax-deductible medical expenses
The government defines tax-deductible medical expenses as those that are associated with the "costs of diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease." The IRS does specify that any deductions you take are for medical expenses that actually treat or prevent an illness. Medical expenses for general health, like vitamins, supplements and vacations, are not eligible. Please contact the IRS directly, your tax preparer, as well as your medical care provider about the possibility of obtaining a tax deduction for your sessions with Vermont Massage and Wellness.

 Specials

Package Rates

Sixty-Minute sessions
Four Office Visits: $200 ( Save $15 each visit)
Eight Office Visits: $360 ( Save $20  each visit)

Ninety-Minute sessions
Four Office Visits: $280 ( Save $15 each visit)
Eight Office Visits: $520 ( Save $20  each visit)

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

September and October Special:

Receive a FREE 15 minute foot massage with each regularly priced one-hour swedish massage during the months of September and October.

Call Katherine today to schedule your
massage- mention this special on the
phone for scheduling purposes. Thank you!
802-233-4070

Current Office Hours

by appointment only

Please call for available appointment times.

*Sessions after 4pm generally fill up fast. Please try to call at least one week in advance to schedule appointments for these time slots.