Massage Therapy

Erin is both Licensed and Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB), the highest credential in the Massage and Bodywork profession. She uses a mix of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, and Lymphatic Drainage during each session, depending on the client’s needs or preferences. She is also a certified Nurturing the Mother® Pregnancy Massage Therapist. Prenatal, Postpartum, or regular massages may be scheduled at Brookhaven Birth Center (1732 Boyers Rd.) on Mondays, at Inward Ease (1021 W. Market Street, Harrisonburg) on Tuesdays through Fridays, or in the client’s home, as needed (see rates below).

For women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, certain massage techniques may be especially helpful. For more information, contact Erin or check out the Facebook page.

Massage Therapy Prices

30 min. Massage: $45.00
60 min. Massage: $70.00
90 min. Massage: $100.00

Other Massage Therapy Options & Prices

60 min. Prenatal Massage: $70.00
60 min. Postpartum Massage: $70.00
60 min. In-home Massage (client’s home): $120.00

(within 15 miles of Brookhaven Birth Center. Further distances considered for additional travel fees.)

Cash, check, or Credit Card accepted. Gift Certificates available.

Massage / Coaching Combo

During the Prenatal and Postpartum phases (and throughout life), a combination of coaching and massage can be ideal. With the combination package, we have the option to spend all 4 sessions in coaching each month, if you feel that 4 sessions of coaching is ideal. Or, you can convert one of the 4 sessions to a massage, if you’re needing a massage that week instead of a coaching session. Just give a 24 hour notice that you’ll be receiving a massage instead of a coaching session. Or feel free to plan up front for your massage on any particular week, with the other 3 weeks spent on coaching. If you choose the combo package, you’ll also fill out the massage intake form at your first coaching session, so that all forms are complete.

Combination 3 coaching sessions and 1 (60 min.) massage, prepaid and scheduled within 1 month: $250.00

Do you have a table with a hole in it so that I can be facedown during my prenatal massage?

No, I do not use a table with a hole in the center. I do have a prenatal and postpartum bolster with face cradle, which I lay on top of the massage table, to allow for some extra space for the stomach and breast tissue. This allows for the facedown position as the belly begins to expand, and can gain some extra weeks of facedown massage. The bolster is also nice for postpartum massage, as extra space is sometimes needed for the belly or sensitive breast tissue during that phase. A typical pregnancy massage, as the belly begins to expand more, will be a side-lying massage, with plenty of pillows used to maximize comfort.

How soon after delivery can I receive a postpartum massage?

At three days postpartum, you may receive a postpartum massage, either in your home (see pricing), at Brookhaven, or at Inward Ease (1021 W. Market Street, Harrisonburg). This allows the body a few days to heal and adjust before receiving a massage. A full body, postpartum massage is wonderful for relaxing tired muscles and clearing excess fluid from the body after delivery.

May I bring my baby along for the postpartum massage?

Yes, newborns are welcome to come along and be present during the massage, and often sleep through most or all of it. You are welcome to nurse or tend to the baby as needed, and I’m happy to allow some extra time to the massage in this case as my schedule allows, although I can’t guarantee it. A nice option is to bring a helper along if possible, so that you may just nurse the baby if needed and allow the helper to hold or change the baby. Older children may not be present, but may be in the waiting room if attended by your helper at all times.