Business Details
16 Years
experience
Professional Massage Therapy Services in Olympia
Massage Place is a worker-owned collective of licensed massage therapists dedicated to providing quality holistic healthcare to the South Sound Community. Our mission combines creating a comfortable, respectful atmosphere with sustainable green practices and stewardship of the natural environment. Since our founding, we have prioritized designing a serene space surrounded by nature to enhance healing through skilled bodywork. Our therapists offer customized sessions incorporating Swedish, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, and specialized modalities, using natural oils and aromatherapy to create immersive relaxation experiences. We maintain rigorous professional standards through ongoing education and certifications in diverse therapeutic techniques.Our commitment to client-centered care ensures personalized attention to physical, emotional, and mental wellness needs. With flexible scheduling available seven days a week and both indoor and outdoor treatment options, we strive to make therapeutic massage accessible and convenient. Our team's collective expertise spans decades, with practitioners trained in trauma-informed care, prenatal massage, and integrative healing approaches. We maintain transparent communication throughout each appointment, from initial consultation to post-session recommendations. This dedication to comprehensive, ethical care has established us as a trusted wellness resource in Olympia since 2010.
Services
Swedish Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Craniosacral Therapy
Maya Abdominal Therapy
Cupping Therapy
Gua Sha
Moxibustion
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer customized massage sessions tailored to individual wellness needs
- Our therapists maintain advanced certifications in multiple modalities
- We provide both indoor and outdoor treatment options seasonally
- Our practitioners have decades of combined experience in therapeutic massage
- We prioritize sustainable practices and natural healing elements
What people say
Skilled hands
Relaxing environment
Personalized care
Effective treatments
Comfortable atmosphere
Services
Swedish Massage
This classic technique uses long strokes and kneading movements to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote overall relaxation. Ideal for stress relief and general wellness maintenance, our therapists customize pressure levels to individual comfort preferences. Sessions can be enhanced with aromatherapy using natural essential oils for additional sensory benefits.
Deep Tissue Massage
Targeted therapy focusing on deeper muscle layers to alleviate chronic pain and improve mobility. Our practitioners use slower, more intense strokes to break up adhesions while incorporating Swedish techniques during longer sessions. Particularly effective for injury recovery and postural realignment, this treatment addresses specific problem areas through focused pressure application.
Pregnancy Massage
Specialized care for expectant mothers using supportive bolsters to ensure comfort throughout all trimesters. This treatment addresses common pregnancy discomforts including back pain, swelling, and joint stiffness while promoting circulation. Our therapists are trained in prenatal positioning techniques to safely accommodate changing body needs during pregnancy.
Craniosacral Therapy
Subtle technique focusing on cerebrospinal fluid rhythms to release restrictions in the central nervous system. Practitioners use light touch to detect and correct imbalances, particularly beneficial for headache relief and trauma recovery. This gentle approach helps restore natural healing mechanisms through careful manipulation of cranial and sacral areas.
Maya Abdominal Therapy
Traditional technique restoring organ positioning to improve circulation and energy flow in the abdominal region. Practitioners use specific manual adjustments to address digestive issues and reproductive health concerns. This therapy combines physical manipulation with holistic wellness principles to enhance overall organ function and systemic balance.
People
Tracy Heron Moore
Massage Therapist
Licensed since 2007, Tracy specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Craniosacral techniques. She incorporates herbal medicine into sessions and has practiced at Massage Place since 2010. Her approach combines intuitive bodywork with natural healing elements.
Holly Hartung
Massage Therapist
Graduated in 2006, Holly offers Craniosacral Therapy, Maya Abdominal massage, and pregnancy treatments. She focuses on inclusive care for diverse clients, emphasizing bodywork's mental and physical health benefits through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Madelyn Dethlefs
Massage Therapist
Trained in Swedish and deep tissue techniques since 2014, Madelyn provides clinical treatment massage. She emphasizes mental health benefits alongside physical relief, using intuitive touch to address individual pain points and promote overall wellness.
Ingrid Abbate
Massage Therapist
Licensed since 2012, Ingrid combines Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial Release techniques. Her trauma-informed practice incorporates anti-oppression principles and energetic herbal work, focusing on holistic wellness through customized therapeutic sessions.
Itsa Shash
Massage Therapist
Specializing in injury rehabilitation since 2015, Itsa integrates structural alignment with nervous system health. His approach combines Reiki, kinesiology, and biology expertise to address specific physical ailments through therapeutic bodywork solutions.
Questions
What types of massage do you offer?
We offer Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Craniosacral, Maya Abdominal, Cupping, Gua Sha, and Myofascial Release therapies with customized combinations available.
Do you accept insurance for massage therapy?
Currently none of our therapists accept insurance directly, but we recommend local providers who do. We can provide documentation for potential reimbursement.
Can I book appointments online?
Yes, our online booking system allows 24/7 scheduling for all available therapists and treatment options at your convenience.
Are gift certificates available?
We offer digital and physical gift certificates in $50, $100, and $150 denominations with 5-7 business day shipping for mailed options.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Arrive early to complete intake forms, discuss your needs with the therapist, and enjoy a customized session with post-treatment care recommendations provided.
Do you offer outdoor massage options?
Yes, during warmer months we provide outdoor treatments in private cabanas surrounded by our natural gardens and landscaping.
Reviews (5)
Kayla P.
Jun 16, 2022
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I've been 3 times now, twice with Madelyn and once with Holly. I can't recommend them enough! All three visits have been delightful. A massage can be an awkward or anxiety-producing event for some (like me). They walk you through an accurate "what to expect" on the website and offer multiple check ins during your visit. As most of the world moves on from COVID, they continue to have a mask mandate so you can be at ease in that regard as well. I brought my business here because of the collective approach, tranquil setting, and social justice values. I'm staying because of the high quality massage paired with that!
Marion Freels
Dec 09, 2020
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I have been getting great massages from therapist Tracy Heron Moore for several years now. The Massage Place is also a nature preserve. I enjoy seeing deer, squirrels and birds out back before my massage each month.
Pasta Girl N.
Jun 18, 2020
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I've gone to them twice. Both times pregnant and they are amazing! I don't remember my first one, but Madelyn was the one who massaged me recently. It was so much needed and she hit every point! Even spots I thought was not needed! Boy was I glad I didn't decide to cancel because I almost did. Madelyn definitely helped me feel comfortable and didn't rush me at all. She even made sure the amount of pressure was what I wanted. I felt so much better afterwards!
Madeline N.
Jan 14, 2020
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Gabe is amazing! I started coming here soon after I began a stressful job and I was trying to do some self care. The strain from work really takes a toll on my posture and my neck starts cramping so bad my fingers go numb from it. Gabe works on fasciae relief and really breaks up the tension in my body. He does a great job. I walk out of there a completely different person and people definitely notice it on how I walk. Gabe can apply the pressure if you need it but unlike other massages he can really ease the knots and provide relief without peeling you off the ceiling if you know what I mean.
He really knows how stress takes a toll on your body and how to relieve it. I sing his praises at work and others have started seeing him too and keep seeing him because he's eased "crisis moments" as one colleague said. Can't recommend this place enough.
He really knows how stress takes a toll on your body and how to relieve it. I sing his praises at work and others have started seeing him too and keep seeing him because he's eased "crisis moments" as one colleague said. Can't recommend this place enough.
KyraLyn S.
Oct 18, 2019
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No matter which therapist I see at The Massage Place, the experience is always a good one. Comfortable waiting area, therapists have good listening skills and adjust as necessary, I've even fallen asleep once (Sorry!).
