customized therapeutic and medical massage

Instead of having you choose an option from a standardized list, your massage is 100% centered around the conversation you have with your therapist. Your therapist will take the time to get to know you, and will always invite openness and communication.

The network of Independent LMTs at Melt are trained in numerous modalities and can offer a rich perspective on any issue you've come to address. These techniques include, but are not limited to, medical massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, swedish & relaxation-based massage, sports massage, PNF techniques, Thai Massage, hot stone work, aromatherapy/essential oils, and Shiatsu.

Some of the therapists have specialized and additional training so if you're looking for one modality in particular like a full Thai Massage session, let us know before you book your session and we'll pair you with the most appropriate therapist.
 

60-minute therapeutic massage

single session: $130 • 5 pack: $610 • 10 Pack: $1170

90-MINUTE therapeutic massage

single session: $180 • 5 pack: $835 • 10 Pack: $1590

prenatal massage

Among the many momentous things about pregnancy are the significant mental, physiological, and spiritual changes a person experiences. Massage can be an effective complementary form of prenatal healthcare, offering pregnant clients a wide range of benefits. Prenatal massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation, reduce swelling and high blood pressure, relieve musculoskeletal pain and strain, contribute to shorter, less painful labor, and facilitate postpartum recovery. 

Therapists spend time before each session trying to learn as much as possible about your unique situation, and as your pregnancy progresses, shape the massage according to whatever your specific issues are at that time.

Unless you're in your first trimester, prenatal massages are done in the side-lying position along with, depending on your comfort, some time on your back or semi-reclined. Based on our training, we feel it's the optimal position for a pregnant person to lie in as even with special pillows, lying face down can strain the uterine ligaments and increase the pressure within the belly. We have lots of pillows and bolstering techniques so you'll feel nice and comfy throughout the entire session!

60-minute Prenatal massage

single session: $140 • 5 pack: $650 • 10 Pack: $1240

90-minute Prenatal massage

single session: $190 • 5 pack: $885 • 10 Pack: $1690

home visits

We have therapists in our network that can provide massage in your home. Once we know the specifics of your request, we will reach out to the therapists to see if their availability lines up. In addition to the service cost, which are $60 more than our in-studio rates, we ask that you cover the therapist's transportation to and from your location. We will price that out ahead of time so you know the total cost before confirming.

Partner Massage lesson

"Can you rub my shoulders?" We've all heard it, but how many of us know how to
really help? With a Partner Massage Lesson at Melt you can learn how! During this session, an LMT will demo and teach each of you basic massage practices. This 90-minute lesson is broken down into two 45-minute segments, giving each of you equal time to learn techniques and practice on each other under your LMT's guidance. Cost: $220

Couples massage

We don’t currently have a room in our studio that can comfortably accommodate two massage tables at once but you’re welcome to book simultaneous sessions with your partner. Or scroll up to read about the partner massage lesson!

Specialty Massage

For a long time we hesitated to add another category of massage because we believe that most of the time the modality doesn’t matter nearly as much as the conversation between the client and the therapist. That said, sometimes you know that what you want or need is something very specific and since many of our therapists have specialized and additional training, we’re now offering those modalities under the umbrella of “Specialty Massage”. Beginning on October 8th, if you're looking for one modality in particular, you can book that on the website or feel free to take a look through the LMT bios - or even just ask us and we'll pair you with the most appropriate therapist. If you’re curious about how these sessions might be different, we have some short descriptions below and, as always, we’re happy to talk it out with you anytime.

craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle technique that uses a patient and light touch to manipulate the connective tissues especially at the base of the skull and spine. This encourages small movements that allow for smoothly flowing cerebrospinal fluid.

Manual Lymph drainage

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) helps reduce swelling (lymphedema) caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system that sometimes occurs after surgery, injury, or illness. This modality incorporates an extremely light touch and because the lymphatic system runs so close to the surface, it may feel similar to a skin stretch.

Reflexology

Reflexology uses acupressure, typically to your feet and hands to help the body's own healing process and encourage relaxation. Reflexologists believe that the feet and hands (and sometimes ears) can act as maps for the full body and that working with reflex points (specific points on the foot for example), will refer to and communicate with different organ systems and structures elsewhere in the body.

Reiki

Reiki is an energy work modality promoting relaxation and balance and depending on the individual case may involve gentle touch or no touch at all. 

shiatsu

Shiatsu, developed in Japan and based in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is traditionally performed through loose clothing, on a mat on the floor, and does not use oils. With an eye toward tension relief and balance throughout the body, the practitioner uses acupressure and passive stretching along the body's twelve energetic meridians.

Sports Massage

Sports massage is designed to help athletes and active people throughout their training process. The techniques used during sports massage are focused on injury prevention, healing and recovery, flexibility, and performance enhancement.

Thai massage

Thai Massage, a modality with its roots in both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has often been described as a lazy person's yoga - and with good reason. Typically practiced fully clothed on a mat on the floor, Thai massage combines passive stretching and manual pressure and looks a lot like someone doing yoga to you.