"I have had one massage therapy session with Natalie and can steadfastly say that Natalie is an excellent massage therapist. For well over 8 months I have dealt with a left frozen shoulder. Physical therapy did little to resolve the issue. After a one-hour session with Natalie, I have more range of motion than I have had in 8 months. Yes, I have already made another appointment! A massage by Natalie is a healing experience--physically, emotionally and spiritually."
-M.H., local gov't official
-M.H., local gov't official
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How soon will you see the benefits? How often to get massages? Scroll down to read.
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RATES for Massage in Chapel Hill, NC:
Insurance, FSAs, HSAs
If you participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA), your tax-free contributions to the plan can be used for qualified medical expenses that are not normally covered by health insurance (check your plan details, coverage, and requirements). I can provide a detailed receipt that you will need to file yourself.
Insurance coverage: If massage is needed for medical reasons, you might be able to get reimbursed by your provider. You have to call and see. If they cover massage, you will most likely need a prescription from your physician first. I can provide a detailed receipt that you will need to file yourself.
Both of these options require some time investment on your part (calling insurance, doing paperwork, figuring out how to fill out their forms), but it might be worth, at least, investigating it if you need massage for pain-related reasons.
Insurance coverage: If massage is needed for medical reasons, you might be able to get reimbursed by your provider. You have to call and see. If they cover massage, you will most likely need a prescription from your physician first. I can provide a detailed receipt that you will need to file yourself.
Both of these options require some time investment on your part (calling insurance, doing paperwork, figuring out how to fill out their forms), but it might be worth, at least, investigating it if you need massage for pain-related reasons.
Discounts:
Full-time Local Students (email me the photo of your ID when you schedule your appointment): $60 an hour special rate
Package deals:
I don't offer package discounts, as my rates are substantially lower than others with my skills. The best compliment is seeing you regularly and your referrals to friends and family.
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She did more for my mid-back in seven minutes than two chiropractors in two years. I also got ... ton of advice on my posture. It was inspiring to hear someone, "Don't come back unless you change this and that!" She wasn't joking. I scheduled 10 sessions, two sessions a week for a month. It is less than I have spent on chiropractors in the last two years. I am ready to get rid of this excruciating back pain. ~D.D. IT Director
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
RELAXATION MASSAGE
Swedish massage with a touch of Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Reiki-type of energy work. Natalie calls her regular massages "Holistic" because they take into consideration your current needs. If you know yourself, you can tell us what type of pressure you prefer (light, medium, deep, etc). Massage doesn't need to be painful to be effective.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE: Pregnant goddesses can read more about massage here.
ENERGY WORK (REIKI, etc): More information about energy wellness is here.
INJURY WORK MASSAGE:
Rather than giving you a list of various modalities Natalie is trained to use ("Deep Tissue", "Swedish", "Trigger Point", "Myofascial Release", and MANY others) and making you pick one for an hour or two, Natalie found out that her clients benefit the most when they rely on her expertise and intuitive and integral approach to healing. Injury massage and pain relief massage might include stretching (Natalie is a certified yoga instructor), hot (warm) stones, and whatever else comes to Natalie's mind after evaluating you. Injury/pain massages often do not involve relaxation, b/c you will be talking back to the therapist, moving to various positions, etc. Please bring shorts that you don't mind showing to this type of massage (if you are a man); please wear/bring a bra that unstraps in the back and undies you don't mind showing (if you are a woman).
THAI MASSAGE:
A very interesting modality that combines massage therapy and yoga stretches. This form of bodywork is performed on the floor, and the client wears comfortable loose clothes that allow for movement. Click here for more information on Thai Yoga Massage.
ADD HOT STONES FOR extra $10 dollars
Add hot/warm stones that relax your muscles even more! Don't let the word "hot" scare you away! The better name for this massage would be "warm stone massage" because smooth heated basalt stones are used. Hot stones have been used in many cultures (including Native Americans) as part of a healing process. The heat helps tight muscles release (or like one of my clients says, "Melt"). Natalie leaves heated stones in specific points along your spine, in the palms of your hand, upper chest, or legs to improve blood circulation, while she is performing massage on the body parts that are not cooling the stones at the moment.
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The frequency with which you should get massage therapy depends on your needs and budget:
For general health, wellness, or slight discomfort: About once every 3-4 weeks for optimal health maintenance. If you have a life challenge (job, family, etc) that is stressful or causes you discomfort from build-up tension, you may find that you need a massage every two weeks. If you are under a lot of stress, you may find it beneficial to get a massage once a week until the unusually stressful period is over. If you have money in your health budget and depending on the way it affects your body, you can come up with your own massage schedule - whether it's once a week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, a month, 2 months, 6 months, or a year.
For chronic pain and injuries: If you are experiencing chronic pain and/or an injury, you may want to schedule a few appointments close together and then gradually lengthen the time between sessions, depending on how much progress we are making. In Russia, for example, a lot of therapist won't even work with you on an injury/chronic pain, unless you schedule a series of 10 sessions (1-2 sessions every week). In China, acupuncture sessions are also done in a series of 10-30. You wouldn't expect one pill to cure you of your disease, so please don't expect just one visit to a massage therapist to cure your chronic problems. Sometimes the results are astoundingly quick (1-3 sessions); other times, the injury requires patience from both the therapist and the client. Read the testimonials page about one session progress and about longER-term care.
For chronic pain and injuries: If you are experiencing chronic pain and/or an injury, you may want to schedule a few appointments close together and then gradually lengthen the time between sessions, depending on how much progress we are making. In Russia, for example, a lot of therapist won't even work with you on an injury/chronic pain, unless you schedule a series of 10 sessions (1-2 sessions every week). In China, acupuncture sessions are also done in a series of 10-30. You wouldn't expect one pill to cure you of your disease, so please don't expect just one visit to a massage therapist to cure your chronic problems. Sometimes the results are astoundingly quick (1-3 sessions); other times, the injury requires patience from both the therapist and the client. Read the testimonials page about one session progress and about longER-term care.
"I have decided to do this for myself once a month; so I’ll be contacting you soon for our June appointment. I felt so much at peace when I left your office, it was indescribable. Thank you again! Be blessed."
~J.C., insurance agent
How often do you get massages, Natalie??
Did you know that most massage therapists don't even believe in their own work and rarely get massages themselves (I learned that in my latest continuing education class where my fellow therapists revealed that they don't budget money to take care of themselves and rarely get massages themselves)? Ooopsie!
Personally, eat 95% raw food vegan diet (uncooked fruits and veggies), exercise, and I get massages at least every 2 weeks no matter what my financial situation is, unless I have a sports injury or a significant stressor in my life (when I was going through a divorce, I was getting massages every week, which kept me sane - the best investment into my own health).
I live what I teach my students and my clients.
Investing time and money in massage therapy, yoga, gym, pool, healthy food (fruits and veggies), water, and rest is not a luxury, it's an investment in your own health and well-being. Making healthy choices daily helps you save on medical bills long-term and raises/prolongs your quality of life.
Taking part in creating your health by regularly scheduled self-care sessions can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain inside out with each year. Massage is not a luxury, it's a health care necessity. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent time intervals is an investment in your own health. Massage appointments are a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, so make sure you work with your therapist to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs, desires, goals, and budget. Invest in your health now and reap all the proven benefits of massage therapy. Personally, it helps me to schedule massages ahead of time, so that I don't get "too busy", like all of us regularly do.
Personally, eat 95% raw food vegan diet (uncooked fruits and veggies), exercise, and I get massages at least every 2 weeks no matter what my financial situation is, unless I have a sports injury or a significant stressor in my life (when I was going through a divorce, I was getting massages every week, which kept me sane - the best investment into my own health).
I live what I teach my students and my clients.
Investing time and money in massage therapy, yoga, gym, pool, healthy food (fruits and veggies), water, and rest is not a luxury, it's an investment in your own health and well-being. Making healthy choices daily helps you save on medical bills long-term and raises/prolongs your quality of life.
Taking part in creating your health by regularly scheduled self-care sessions can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain inside out with each year. Massage is not a luxury, it's a health care necessity. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent time intervals is an investment in your own health. Massage appointments are a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, so make sure you work with your therapist to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs, desires, goals, and budget. Invest in your health now and reap all the proven benefits of massage therapy. Personally, it helps me to schedule massages ahead of time, so that I don't get "too busy", like all of us regularly do.