Massage Therapy in Alexandria VA
The massage therapists on the Back to Health Center team are experienced in freeing people from a cycle of pain. Both chronic and acute problems can benefit from massage therapy, and it works hand-in-hand with chiropractic care.
Massage therapy can lower stress levels and increase your feeling of wellness. Here are some conditions that can benefit from it.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Digestive disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Nerve pain
- Postoperative care
- Scar tissue
- Soft tissue strains and injuries
- Sports injuries
- Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders
Our Techniques
TMJ Massage
If you experience TMJ pain, massage therapy can help relax the affected joints and muscles and alleviate pain. The specific muscles that have tightened and are causing your pain are massaged gently.
- 45 minutes – $90
Deep Tissue Therapeutic Massage
This technique works against the grain of your body’s tissues, using pressure or friction to access deep tendons, muscles and ligaments. The scar tissue that causes pain is broken up, allowing your body to heal.
- 45 minutes – $100
- 60 minutes – $115
- 90 minutes – $165
- 120 minutes – $195
Sports Massage
Athletes can return from injury, improve their training outcomes and be freed from soft tissue tension that can cause overuse injuries. Sports massage improves flexibility and mobility as well as enhances overall performance levels.
- 45 minutes – $100
- 60 minutes – $115
- 90 minutes – $165
- 120 minutes – $195
Swedish Massage
A relaxing massage uses longer strokes that will stimulate circulation and loosen muscles, releasing toxins, relieving pain and speeding healing.
- 45 minutes – $100
- 60 minutes – $115
- 90 minutes – $165
- 120 minutes – $195
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy Massage Benefits include relaxation, headache relief, stress & pain relief, improved mood, and increased circulation.
Each session includes a 1 oz. bottle of massage oil infused with a therapeutic blend of essential oils. The oil is used in the session and the client takes any remaining oil home for ongoing care. I can also create custom aromatherapy blends for clients as well.
Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic massage is a gentle, rhythmic massage that encourages lymph flow throughout the body. It helps reduce swelling and chronic inflammation, flush out toxins, and support overall wellness.
- First visit, 90 minutes: $190
- Follow up visit, 60 minutes: $130
Prenatal Massage
Find relief for pain, swelling, stress, and insomnia with safe prenatal massage. Along with addressing any areas of pain or tension, we provide maximum comfort and relaxation so you can get back to enjoying your pregnancy glow.
- 45 minutes – $100
- 60 minutes – $115
- 90 minutes – $165
- 120 minutes – $195
Postnatal Massage
Take some time to rejuvenate after the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Postnatal massage boosts circulation and provides relief for exhaustion and stress, helping you feel your best as you get back on your feet.
- 45 minutes – $100
- 60 minutes – $115
- 90 minutes – $165
- 120 minutes – $195
Andrew Jelacic, LMT
As a certified massage therapist since 2006, I have had a career that has been both challenging and greatly rewarding. I’ve had the opportunity to work with patients and clients with everything from surgical rehabilitation to diagnosed neurological diseases, fibromyalgia, pregnancy massage, cancer, migraines, and TMJ. I have a strong working knowledge of trigger point, Swedish and deep tissue modalities, along with PSIS and active release stretching. Clients I’ve worked with have reported great results and a benefit to their personal healing journey. My years of customer service has provided me with a great basis in listening to what my patients needs call for and establishing a working plan to meet their immediate and long term goals. I’m passionate about my profession and feel that I would be an asset to your personal health team.”
Sandra, LMT
Sandra was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Her professional life began in 1988, when she left her homeland for London, England for formal training in Eastern Bodywork and Swedish Massage. After moving to the United States, in 1994 she continued her training at The Baltimore School of Massage and became certified by the National Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. As a practicing Buddhist, Sandra incorporates the Usui Reiki System of Natural Healing, and in 2001 she became certified in both First and Second Degree Reiki. In 2005, she studied Sivananda Yoga, and received her Teacher Training Certification. In 2011, she studied at the Thai Institute of Healing Arts where she was certified in Advanced Therapeutic Thai Massage and Herbal Medicine. Sandra currently completed a 2 year Diploma program in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. Sandra specializes in Prenatal, Aromatherapy, Cranial Sacral, Reiki, and Swedish Massage.
René Strydom, LMT
René has over 20 years of experience in therapeutic massage. A native of South Africa, she obtained her certification from Virginia Learning Institute in 2002 and has since become a practitioner here in the Commonwealth. She specializes in therapeutic massage techniques, including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, sports, prenatal, cupping, manual lymphatic drainage, and pediatric massage (through Liddle Kidz®).
Passionate about helping others reach optimal wellness, René provides personalized care to each client, tailoring her treatments to address specific concerns and promote relaxation and healing. “With my warm and compassionate demeanor, I create a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for each client.”
Outside the practice, René loves to be in nature and spend time with her family. She also loves to travel and so far has been to Brazil, England, Morocco, Switzerland, Ireland and Spain. She particularly finds it fascinating to learn about different cultures.
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