Traditional Table Massage

I am a trauma-informed massage therapist who knows the key to a great massage is listening and understanding that the mind and body are one whole interconnected unit. My holistic approach and abundance of knowledge of the human body, as well as various massage techniques, styles, and ideologies, are combined with my years of experience feeling and listening to the body. This results in my highly intuitive and varied style of massage that incorporates all of the techniques and my repertoires into each session.   Each session starts with a detailed intake to ascertain your current level of health including stress levels, mental status, areas of pain, discomfort, or restriction, and how you want to feel at the end of your session. From there, I will instruct you on how to undress (to your comfort level always: fully clothed, fully nude, or somewhere in between)  and get on the table (face up or down but always under the sheet) then leave room to allow you to do so. Once I re-enter the room (after a light knock to make sure you are ready), I will pull from my entire tool belt to meet your needs for the day to the best of my ability. Please remember that this is your session; your comfort is of the utmost importance to me, but I can’t meet your comfort needs without communication. If at any point you need the music changed (whether it’s the volume or style), the table warmer adjusted, the bolster moved, or an adjustment to the technique (more pressure, less pressure, that is THE spot, etc), let me know. If you are not comfortable self-advocating, let me know and I will be sure to check in from time to time. Massages are a time for you to completely let go. Sometimes this means an emotional response, a fart, stomach growling, or letting your mask down. I am used to it, and this is a safe space for you to be yourself.

Each client has differing massage therapy requirements. With Katie, your first session will include a detailed intake to ascertain your individual needs. Techniques may include:

• Swedish massage

• Deep-tissue / myofascial massage

• Thai massage

• Ayurvedic

• Jin Shin Jyutsu

• Reflexology

• Stretching

• Reiki (if you do not wish to receive Reiki, please let Katie know)

Prices are based on time, not technique.

• 60 minute session, $100

• 90 minute session, $135

• 120 minute session, $175

Essential oils/aromatherapy can be added to any session for $15.

Hot Stone Massage

All the greatness listed above with the addition of heated basalt river stones. These stones may be placed on specific spots to promote circulation or melting of the tissues or incorporated in the massage techniques themselves depending on what is needed. Because everyone has a different tolerance to temperature, please let us know if the stones are too hot or too cold at any point so adjustments can be made.

Also available at Lotus Counseling and Wellness Center.

• 90 minute session, $135

• 120 minute session, $170

Reiki

Thai Massage

Jin Shin Jyutsu

I am in the process of adding Thai Massage to her list of acquired modalities! Thai massage is performed fully clothed on a mat on the floor and incorporates warm up techniques with movement and deep stretches all within your comfort level. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow your full range of movement. 

Practice video session: (contact Katie directly at 502-387-3693 to request an appointment, availability is limited)

In this style of session, I will be watching and following along with a video instructor performing whichever technique is next on the list.

Full practice session 60 min:

In this style of session, I will be combining all of the skills I have already learned in class into a full or partial body massage. These sessions will reflect what to expect once I have graduated and will include a full intake where you can describe what you need or want from your session. 

Add-ons

Meet your therapist to see what she brings to the table. Link

Massage of all forms is a great addition to any self care, maintenance, or wellness programs. Multiple studies show that massage may alleviate or assist with many physical and mental ailments and has been proven to improve overall health in one way or another on an individual basis. Most of our clients seek our services in order to alleviate stress associated with daily life, manage pain both chronic and acute, to generally “feel good”, or to increase mobility. 

Links to studies and resources:

https://www.amtamassage.org/resources/massage-and-health/

https://www.massagetherapy.com/