Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Massage Therapy School & Clinic in St. Louis
Founded in 1998, we are a premier massage therapy school and wellness center dedicated to healing through touch, education, and community. Our institution has maintained a 98% cumulative pass rate on the MBLEx National Licensing Exam since inception, with a 100% first-time pass rate since 2015. We provide comprehensive massage therapy education, state-licensed clinical services, and community outreach programs. Our team of experienced professionals offers diverse modalities including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, craniosacral therapy, and specialized treatments for chronic pain and cancer patients.Accredited by the NCBTMB and FSMTB, we support displaced students through completion of training and job placement. Our mission combines therapeutic education with holistic wellness services to create a caring community focused on body-mind-spirit healing.
Services
Swedish Massage
Deep Tissue Therapy
Hot Stone Massage
CranioSacral Therapy
Medical Massage
Energywork
Vibro-Acoustic Therapy
Prenatal Massage
Shiatsu
Trigger Point Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 37 years of combined owner experience in massage therapy education
- 98% cumulative MBLEx exam pass rate since 1998
- Support for displaced massage students through program completion
- Specialized modalities including cancer patient therapy and chronic pain treatment
- Job placement assistance for graduates
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
- Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
What people say
Best Massage in St. Louis
Excellent therapists
Effective pain relief
Professional environment
Great student support
Services
Swedish Massage
Our foundational Swedish massage technique promotes deep relaxation through long, flowing strokes. Ideal for stress relief and general wellness, this treatment improves circulation while easing muscle tension. Performed by state-licensed professionals using customized pressure levels to suit individual needs.
Hot Stone Therapy
LaStone Therapy combines heated basalt stones with massage techniques to melt muscle tension. The penetrating warmth increases blood flow while creating profound relaxation. Available in standard and deluxe packages incorporating essential oils and extended treatment times for enhanced benefits.
Medical Massage
Targeted medical massage addresses specific conditions like chronic pain and headaches. Our therapists use neuromuscular techniques and trigger point therapy to treat musculoskeletal issues. Combines sound table therapy for enhanced pain relief and lasting results in fewer sessions.
CranioSacral Therapy
Gentle craniosacral therapy releases tension in the central nervous system through subtle manipulations. Effective for headache relief and stress reduction, this light-touch approach promotes deep relaxation while improving neurological function and bodily equilibrium.
Energywork Package
Combines Reiki, quantum touch, and access bars energy modalities with hot stone therapy. This integrative approach balances energy centers while releasing emotional blockages. The 70-minute session includes full-body massage and meridian work for complete physical and energetic rejuvenation.
People
Cindy Goodnetter
Owner
With 37 years in massage therapy, Cindy holds a BS in Adult Education and MBA. She established A Gathering Place to combine healing arts with career development, helping students find their professional niche while maintaining 98% exam pass rates.
Questions
What massage therapy programs do you offer?
We provide state-licensed massage therapy education programs with 98% MBLEx pass rates, including completion assistance for displaced students.
Do you offer services for medical conditions?
Yes, our licensed therapists provide medical massage for chronic pain, headaches, and cancer-related symptoms using specialized techniques.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes, we offer gift certificates for all massage services and packages. Contact us directly to purchase.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Venmo, and Zelle for all services and educational programs.
What are your operating hours?
Clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-7:30pm, Friday 9am-3pm. Closed weekends. Appointments available upon request.
Do you provide job placement assistance?
Yes, we offer job placement support for graduates through our established network of wellness industry partners.
Reviews (7)
Stacey Spivey
Mar 25, 2022
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I left here today feeling rejuvenated. All my stress points were addressed. I plan to come back again.
Matt & Jaclyn Brake
Mar 16, 2022
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A Gathering Place Massage Therapy Center is the place to study massage therapy. Cindy, a Leader in Love and connection to Spirit changed my world and consciousness. My time at this school transformed me and planted seeds that continue to blossom in my life now. I am so grateful for the time invested in my education and all that I learned from Cindy. Highly Recommend!
Johnathan Overton
Aug 12, 2021
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This Facebook page says they are open. Google says they are open. After reading through their services, I make a couple attempts to call. No answer, no problem. I figure they are busy. I drive up there. There is a lady vacuuming. I asked if they were open, she replied "we are not open." I asked, "When will you be open again?" She said, "Not today." She never even turned off her vacuum until after I walked away. I cannot see that this will be a place that I will gather.
Missy J.
May 13, 2021
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Cindy the owner is the best massage therapist I've ever been to. She has been keeping my body healthy for over 5 years. I put a lot of stress on it due to being a professional athlete and she knows exactly what techniques to use and exactly the cause of the issue when I have them. I won't go anywhere else. She is amazing at her passion and her soul matches that talent.
Alexis Corrigan
Feb 03, 2019
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Fantastic. Cindy is attentive, thorough and kind. I've had many massages from high end spa's all over the US. Cindy is top notch. I highly recommend her to anyone.
K. B.
Apr 17, 2018
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I have lived all over the US and have never had such a high quality deep tissue massage. Cindy is fantastic, listens closely to what your problem areas are and knows what she is doing!
Morgan Hawkins
Apr 04, 2018
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Best massage school! Truly prepares you and helps you in everyway to make you the best massage therapist you can be!
